Lake Tahoe is the project site of Laney LA's unbuilt residential design project titled the SQ Residence. The Hermosa Beach-based architecture and design firm share model images and drawings of a residential project proposal aimed to resemble a mountain cave that "acts as a fortress within a demanding environment."

The firm is no stranger to showcasing new projects alongside meticulously designed architecture models, which help add to the design proposal's narrative. 

The 4,488 sqft home utilizes Shou Sugi Ban cladding, a dark, striking exterior material that applies a traditional charred timber cladding technique found in Japanese building and design methods. 

The firm shares, "The dark shell of the home enhances its ability to withstand the harsh climate while blending with the forest in order to increase the visibility of wildlife and other natural wonders." 

Moving to the home's interior "muted color palette" offers a stark difference compared to the dark exterior cladding. "The use of materials such as Patagonia granite and charred cedar siding represents the native textures of nature," explains Laney LA's design team when describing the project's interior styling. 

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