ROCKVIEW EXPANSION & GUEST CAMP
Bolton Landing, NY
Citation Award | Residential | Multi-Family
AJA Architecture and Planning
The client tasked the design team with redeveloping Rockview Camp on Lake George to accommodate large multi-generational gatherings while preserving the landscape and Adirondack ambiance. Challenges included a steep site, a dilapidated waterfront, and an aging log cabin.
The goals were to restore the existing camp, create expansive outdoor spaces, and build a separate guest camp to blend character with modern design. The Main Camp features a covered porch with decks connecting to multiple outdoor spaces, providing safe pathways to the waterfront. Interior improvements included new attic living spaces and a fully insulated thermal envelope for year-round use.
The guest camp, designed for rest, offers lake views beneath the tree canopy and accommodates multiple families. To maintain Lake George’s water quality and appeal, the team reduced shoreline development, increased vegetation, managed stormwater, and installed a new septic system. Sustainability measures included renovating the existing camp, using natural materials, and updating to meet energy code standards.
“With excellent massing and a simple, clear parti, the guest house creates relaxing, calming spaces that beautifully blend modern comfort with the serene lakeside setting.”
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Client: Jen Hogan and Scott Murphy
Design Team & Consultants: Andrew Allison, AIA, Submitting
Architect; Chris Jones, Project Manager/Project Designer;
Patrick Kniskern, Lead Modeler; SB Engineering,PLLC,
Structural Engineer; Jarrett Engineers, Civil and Environmental
Engineering; Rich Hogan, Contractor
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