Horsing Around

With the overall look of the inn now settled and the plans nearly finalized, we are turning our attention to the finer details throughout the property and gardens. First up on the agenda — and already in prefabrication — is the front “power tower.”

This structure will serve a dual purpose: acting as a distinct landmark while delivering electrical and digital services to the grounds. The tower is designed to complement the explorer-themed North Star Suite. Built right in our studio, the structure will be transported to the site and erected once the foundation is complete. Sections will be lifted into place with a crane and bolted together.

For the eight decorative brackets beneath the tower’s soffits, we initially leaned toward something related to the sea. Because the best way to evaluate an idea is to see it in person, we whipped up this little seahorse sample to test the waters. Built from layered plasma-cut steel (ranging from a quarter-inch to a half-inch thick), it is plenty sturdy. We will be exploring a few more design options later this week.