Overlooking Lake Anna in Virginia, the contemporary Buisson Residence is partly hidden from view, allowing the landscape to be part of the architecture. A winding road through a pine tree forest leads to the residence integrated in the topography. Architect Robert M. Gurney designed the Buisson Residence as a copper clad volume cantilevered above the white wall. This is the first visual interaction with the fantastic and surprising architecture of the Buisson Residence that actually displays two L-shaped structures connected by a glass enclosed bridge.
The smaller L-volume shelters the service area., while Southern and Western views toward the lake are captured from the living spaces housed in the larger L-shaped volume. Living spaces and private quarters are visually connected to the lake. Prepared to face any weather with a system of overhangs and sensored motorized shades, the residence welcomes both winter natural light and warm summer sun. Fully glazed east and west walls frame the copper clad upper volume, ensuring that natural light travels from one end to the other and floods the interiors. A second floor office has southern views through windows placed on the copper clad facade. Isn’t this residence a wonderful home?
Source: Contemporist
We are very fortunate to have a home as remarkable as the Buisson Residence along the shores of Lake Anna. Though not typical of the houses found around the lake it is a wonderful example of individual taste and reflects the diversity that makes Lake Anna a wonderful place to live and to visit. The variety of homes makes being a Realtor a pleasure. Not only do buyers enjoy seeing the various style homes but so do I. While the Buisson Residence is certainly a unique home it looks right at home in its wooded setting on the main lake. It shows the care the architect and the owners took in placement and materials selected. Lucky us to have this beautiful example of contemporary architecture in our “neighborhood.”