Bachman’s Music Studio

Project Info

Project Description

Custom Features

  • The artistic creativity of this project made it an absolute joy (sculptures, shells, fossils, rocks, and a variety of metals are some of the materials embedded into these SIREWALLS)
  • Beautiful, creative use of embeds, colour and carvings
  • Plenty of local and recycled materials integrated to reduce environmental impact

Technical Details

  • Buttress walls on either side of the building (music studio) provide stability in the event of an earthquake

Awards and Recognition

  • 1997 CARE Award For Environmental Achievement

Location: Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Architect / Designer: PVH Design
Builder: Terra Firma Builders

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