https://ping-la.com Ping Design Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:51:02 +0000 https://ping-la.com en https://ping-la.com/Full-Bleed-Image Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:18:59 +0000 Ping Design https://ping-la.com/Full-Bleed-Image <img width="5333" height="3000" width_o="5333" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f63d15bf7e038d291e55b62d026b6083515cfa625bdef4f577d6624164434299/Home-Page-.jpg" data-mid="253222447" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f63d15bf7e038d291e55b62d026b6083515cfa625bdef4f577d6624164434299/Home-Page-.jpg" /> <img width="5333" height="3000" width_o="5333" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/05d690f68bc553b10213559d0c85ef905022cdb4c04a6c1cc13d0d547cf95d4a/Home-Page-2.jpg" data-mid="253222448" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/05d690f68bc553b10213559d0c85ef905022cdb4c04a6c1cc13d0d547cf95d4a/Home-Page-2.jpg" /> <img width="5333" height="3000" width_o="5333" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/139d56f4d6cb22a547cb8de6d25a0d1db4313aef04bb705e1a38b700a632205e/Home-Page-3.jpg" data-mid="253222473" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/139d56f4d6cb22a547cb8de6d25a0d1db4313aef04bb705e1a38b700a632205e/Home-Page-3.jpg" /> <img width="5333" height="3000" width_o="5333" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/adbbcfdd52920b49b220d138f6ff499f305b6f75a638328418cc72eb9b6b344b/Home-Page-4.jpg" data-mid="253222475" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/adbbcfdd52920b49b220d138f6ff499f305b6f75a638328418cc72eb9b6b344b/Home-Page-4.jpg" /> <img width="5333" height="3000" width_o="5333" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/47901cec9bbf2336e2d1bddbe305ceb83ec2821d503f802c12cf29229ddc4374/Home-Page-5.jpg" data-mid="253222477" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/47901cec9bbf2336e2d1bddbe305ceb83ec2821d503f802c12cf29229ddc4374/Home-Page-5.jpg" /> https://ping-la.com/Slideshow Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:05:05 +0000 Ping Design https://ping-la.com/Slideshow Rooted in people. Shaped by place At Ping Design, we believe meaningful landscapes begin with listening. We take time to understand the people we design for and the unique character of each place. Guided by curiosity, creativity, and thoughtful use of resources, we create landscapes that are beautiful, purposeful, and deeply connected to everyday life. https://ping-la.com/Types-of-Work Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:38:18 +0000 Ping Design https://ping-la.com/Types-of-Work <img width="9504" height="6336" width_o="9504" height_o="6336" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b4475705dd7526f5f681fb002efb5d9d058d7d3cc3cf462416d34cbad8683bfd/Little-Farm_Ping_X6.jpg" data-mid="219782478" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b4475705dd7526f5f681fb002efb5d9d058d7d3cc3cf462416d34cbad8683bfd/Little-Farm_Ping_X6.jpg" /> Urban GardensThe Little Farm, St Paul, MN <img width="5712" height="4284" width_o="5712" height_o="4284" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f22bd718af61d456493511d8eda9757ee7d0cbeb210b49ad9e7733e58407b9f1/IMG_3397.JPG" data-mid="252984075" border="0" 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/>North Shore Serenity Orono, MN <img width="12500" height="8333" width_o="12500" height_o="8333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7a6b6b76abf0b3fd25eda88af907113b6dd31358363c751b2c6503107fe74f5f/Work-Page-4.jpg" data-mid="248454130" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7a6b6b76abf0b3fd25eda88af907113b6dd31358363c751b2c6503107fe74f5f/Work-Page-4.jpg" />Brooklyn Center Elementary School Brooklyn Center, MN 2026 ASLA MN AWARD <img width="6250" height="4167" width_o="6250" height_o="4167" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5b713f0012e72c0b0b73a46fbacb33330718bcd56b08a854ebd6eab853534fa3/Work-Page-5.jpg" data-mid="248454132" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5b713f0012e72c0b0b73a46fbacb33330718bcd56b08a854ebd6eab853534fa3/Work-Page-5.jpg" /> Six Square HouseBridgehampton, NYWork performed as project manager at Coen+Partners <img width="6250" height="4167" width_o="6250" height_o="4167" 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MNWork performed as director during design phase at Coen+Partners <img width="12500" height="8333" width_o="12500" height_o="8333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3a00bbbad6238867d63fc5e666b9e900e2462a50d764abbead066d901d6c9148/Work-Page_-.jpg" data-mid="250765317" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3a00bbbad6238867d63fc5e666b9e900e2462a50d764abbead066d901d6c9148/Work-Page_-.jpg" />Balsam Lake Cabin Balsam Lake, WI <img width="6250" height="4167" width_o="6250" height_o="4167" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cfed1a5049c061026c0ff3cc655380123a35f9199c88429c10bb0f317d5421ad/Work-Page-12.jpg" data-mid="248454137" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cfed1a5049c061026c0ff3cc655380123a35f9199c88429c10bb0f317d5421ad/Work-Page-12.jpg" />Siren Cabin Siren, WI <img width="6250" height="4167" width_o="6250" height_o="4167" 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Wanjing’s roles included conceptual design, design development, documentation, planting design, construction observations, client relationship management, project management, awards submittals, and photography/publications coordination Architect: Bliss Cambell (1964), MSR Architects (2017)Contractor: Landscape Renovations Photography: Corey Gaffer PhotographyAwards:&nbsp; ASLA Award Minnesota - Merit Award in Residential Design (2022) <img width="2500" height="1602" width_o="2500" height_o="1602" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/68c6aa9f926b31ccccec9b06d3bcfa33a38fcd52798da6a9ef47e8b2b4d4c4eb/Ping-Mt-Curve_0.jpg" data-mid="199360182" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/68c6aa9f926b31ccccec9b06d3bcfa33a38fcd52798da6a9ef47e8b2b4d4c4eb/Ping-Mt-Curve_0.jpg" /> A site renovation for an iconic mid-century modern house that honors its history and original design principles. &nbsp; <img width="2500" height="1556" width_o="2500" height_o="1556" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8856c2f245ec62de56427ee1ca5ce708a148125e7fb8b31f1e792f1f0bf2bb43/Ping-Mt-Curve_6.jpg" data-mid="199360203" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8856c2f245ec62de56427ee1ca5ce708a148125e7fb8b31f1e792f1f0bf2bb43/Ping-Mt-Curve_6.jpg" /> <img width="2500" height="1556" width_o="2500" height_o="1556" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/561ac3a754a1b93a5f8087a079ff0215fc6dde3ea2c88e1e69cc3f9b59e30428/Ping-Mt-Curve_8.jpg" data-mid="198911088" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/561ac3a754a1b93a5f8087a079ff0215fc6dde3ea2c88e1e69cc3f9b59e30428/Ping-Mt-Curve_8.jpg" /> <img width="2500" height="1556" width_o="2500" height_o="1556" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/678ba390c92027859a3529069cd3c0a9794c01a68acca47f175d125930925348/Ping-Mt-Curve_10.jpg" data-mid="198911097" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/678ba390c92027859a3529069cd3c0a9794c01a68acca47f175d125930925348/Ping-Mt-Curve_10.jpg" /> <img width="2500" height="1556" width_o="2500" height_o="1556" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3b26145aa5e8296ae89eba9929b45414141dbf82c83ba14ea0c18604b9caa903/Ping-Mt-Curve_11.jpg" data-mid="198911099" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3b26145aa5e8296ae89eba9929b45414141dbf82c83ba14ea0c18604b9caa903/Ping-Mt-Curve_11.jpg" /> <img width="3940" height="4900" width_o="3940" height_o="4900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9316c1dd03490f9f693018294e760f58b39af65ae53effd2717cd650b3fe5755/Ping-Mt-Curve_1.jpg" data-mid="199360158" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9316c1dd03490f9f693018294e760f58b39af65ae53effd2717cd650b3fe5755/Ping-Mt-Curve_1.jpg" />Front garden in mid summer <img width="2500" height="1661" width_o="2500" height_o="1661" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/85c3b1954ee007fca1618aeb0696f37412b8e17dca9f962a767ee0e1ec258e7c/Ping-Mt-Curve_12.jpg" data-mid="198911176" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/85c3b1954ee007fca1618aeb0696f37412b8e17dca9f962a767ee0e1ec258e7c/Ping-Mt-Curve_12.jpg" /> Art fence referencing the gallery wall of the historic house A seamless indoor-outdoor connection has been achieved through the leveling of the back of the house with a plinth. A layered garden ground the house while creating a diverse seasonal change in colors and textures. Interior programs are extended to the immediate exterior spaces. <img width="3953" height="2655" width_o="3953" height_o="2655" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ce762ee3bf6935b00e3506949fd01a646e0154fdb17b23b39d7c84f5a6416f28/Ping-Mt-Curve_4.jpg" data-mid="198913230" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ce762ee3bf6935b00e3506949fd01a646e0154fdb17b23b39d7c84f5a6416f28/Ping-Mt-Curve_4.jpg" />Front garden in fall <img width="1667" height="2500" width_o="1667" height_o="2500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/851e8b8c8051f25e7051016c6c64c2ab55d46175289c8c3299e4bc7d140e6a5a/Ping-Mt-Curve_14.jpg" data-mid="198911348" border="0" data-scale="81" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/851e8b8c8051f25e7051016c6c64c2ab55d46175289c8c3299e4bc7d140e6a5a/Ping-Mt-Curve_14.jpg" /> <img width="5500" height="3516" width_o="5500" height_o="3516" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/afc41cee4077bd611cd5398a147a82ab4e6370802e19f4990e3c1060d2bb0ed5/Ping-Mt-Curve_2.jpg" data-mid="198910044" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/afc41cee4077bd611cd5398a147a82ab4e6370802e19f4990e3c1060d2bb0ed5/Ping-Mt-Curve_2.jpg" /> https://ping-la.com/Pine-Forest-Cabin Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:09:40 +0000 Ping Design https://ping-la.com/Pine-Forest-Cabin Pine Forest Cabin Balsam Lake, WI Architect: Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design&nbsp; Contractor: Schrader &amp; Companies <img width="5712" height="4284" width_o="5712" height_o="4284" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/153e2770b20186182b84269c2e54869a52b43222ec2758a80a145c35a3d82a28/IMG_3829.jpg" data-mid="253225000" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/153e2770b20186182b84269c2e54869a52b43222ec2758a80a145c35a3d82a28/IMG_3829.jpg" /> Set within the natural beauty of Balsam Lake, this cabin landscape creates a thoughtful connection between the lake, surrounding wetlands, and architecture. Subtle grading helps ground the cabin in its setting, while natural stone and layered planting enhance the views and create a seamless transition into the surrounding landscape. &nbsp; <img width="4284" height="5712" width_o="4284" height_o="5712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fa05ebff0b316b1c684ef5ebb6c1f80997379220b89aff10820e89d7b7cfbeb5/IMG_3819.JPG" data-mid="253225010" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fa05ebff0b316b1c684ef5ebb6c1f80997379220b89aff10820e89d7b7cfbeb5/IMG_3819.JPG" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/da7ee0dc9e6a500cdf638bc26a111ba3476e455119b244d1bd45d84dc72402a0/IMG_3828.jpg" data-mid="253225011" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/da7ee0dc9e6a500cdf638bc26a111ba3476e455119b244d1bd45d84dc72402a0/IMG_3828.jpg" /> <img width="1719" height="2036" width_o="1719" height_o="2036" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/285221451ed2c4bd2ebfe423eb703b70ad6301e85aa7485e83e3cb666550e9e6/25-0221-VOGEL-FORSETH-UNDERLAY_TRC-4_3.jpeg" data-mid="253225002" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/285221451ed2c4bd2ebfe423eb703b70ad6301e85aa7485e83e3cb666550e9e6/25-0221-VOGEL-FORSETH-UNDERLAY_TRC-4_3.jpeg" /> Stormwater management is a subtle yet essential part of this project. Rain gardens are thoughtfully integrated into the overall landscape, managing runoff while blending seamlessly with the surrounding planting and natural character of the site. <img width="2300" height="1910" width_o="2300" height_o="1910" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e5bb4ffd98c8e40b61586d757a7d10f7ad3db9e67cb1ad836fd8f77fb229afc2/IMG_3839.jpg" data-mid="253225021" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e5bb4ffd98c8e40b61586d757a7d10f7ad3db9e67cb1ad836fd8f77fb229afc2/IMG_3839.jpg" /> Natural stone and timber bring warmth and texture to the landscape. Reclaimed lumber from decommissioned utility poles is repurposed for retaining walls, giving the material a second life while grounding the design in its natural surroundings. <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1b5970bfb93a53a5137a1bf3eb1b4557a60c972ee5d466176925e85906d0eee5/IMG_3824.jpg" data-mid="253225022" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1b5970bfb93a53a5137a1bf3eb1b4557a60c972ee5d466176925e85906d0eee5/IMG_3824.jpg" /> https://ping-la.com/Bone-Lake-Cabin Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:40:01 +0000 Ping Design https://ping-la.com/Bone-Lake-Cabin Bone Lake Cabin Luck, WI Architect: Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design&nbsp; Contractor: Schrader &amp; Companies <img width="5712" height="4284" width_o="5712" height_o="4284" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2d45248e1b66ddb3dd9ced0756be0bf03c442b4b19a032d87c5829460357ec16/Bone-Lake_Ping_1.jpg" data-mid="240080832" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2d45248e1b66ddb3dd9ced0756be0bf03c442b4b19a032d87c5829460357ec16/Bone-Lake_Ping_1.jpg" /> Bone Lake Cabin sits on a high point overlooking a serene lake and a grove of majestic pines. The landscape design grounds the cabin within its natural setting through native plantings, while a series of slopes and steps gracefully navigate the site’s elevation changes. &nbsp; <img width="5712" height="4284" width_o="5712" height_o="4284" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b6c7ef0cdd8bb88d2549e82ebdf4294cc24ace534097e8da0e209f344ebdd702/Bone-Lake_Ping_2.jpg" data-mid="240080859" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b6c7ef0cdd8bb88d2549e82ebdf4294cc24ace534097e8da0e209f344ebdd702/Bone-Lake_Ping_2.jpg" /> <img width="2745" height="1535" width_o="2745" height_o="1535" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1acaff121b6571cde54b530f237eacd7dda8fd12bf707e262ab68271ca6c7b76/Bone-Lake_Ping_3.jpg" data-mid="240080990" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1acaff121b6571cde54b530f237eacd7dda8fd12bf707e262ab68271ca6c7b76/Bone-Lake_Ping_3.jpg" /> Reforestation strategies and the conversion of portions of the lawn to native prairie help frame views and strengthen the connection to the lake. A series of meandering mown trails weaves through the landscape, offering an immersive experience in nature. <img width="4283" height="5354" width_o="4283" height_o="5354" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5a0f9b573275a6b87e8310710e865c735b478b74705cae5523b399b3fdffebe5/Bone-Lake_Ping_6.jpg" data-mid="240081114" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5a0f9b573275a6b87e8310710e865c735b478b74705cae5523b399b3fdffebe5/Bone-Lake_Ping_6.jpg" /> <img width="4284" height="5712" width_o="4284" height_o="5712" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/30d63c2b42f4824ad3ea13af915792b9bf96a5a017756db98d4968b78b2340ff/Bone-Lake_Ping_8.jpg" data-mid="240081153" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/30d63c2b42f4824ad3ea13af915792b9bf96a5a017756db98d4968b78b2340ff/Bone-Lake_Ping_8.jpg" /> <img width="5712" height="4284" width_o="5712" height_o="4284" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/65dc36926b077817ade403e90f09023bba9641614cb9481e5f6c8135c94c9686/Bone-Lake_Ping_5.jpg" data-mid="240081112" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/65dc36926b077817ade403e90f09023bba9641614cb9481e5f6c8135c94c9686/Bone-Lake_Ping_5.jpg" /> <img width="5511" height="4133" width_o="5511" height_o="4133" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d8cd1ae92f623151d21790775832cc30f216c0b9e79355fd80b20609acab2756/Bone-Lake_Ping_7.jpg" data-mid="240081297" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d8cd1ae92f623151d21790775832cc30f216c0b9e79355fd80b20609acab2756/Bone-Lake_Ping_7.jpg" /> https://ping-la.com/Siren-Cabin Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:25:38 +0000 Ping Design https://ping-la.com/Siren-Cabin Siren Cabin Siren, WI Architect: SALA Architects&nbsp; Contractor: Lake Country Builders<img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/382b78666f2004f0d680e013e95eebe9a319f5938d3c9e6604d95c69e168abe0/Entry_Planting-Option-1.png" data-mid="250765649" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/382b78666f2004f0d680e013e95eebe9a319f5938d3c9e6604d95c69e168abe0/Entry_Planting-Option-1.png" /> The inspiration for Siren Cabin comes from the simplicity of a floating dock extending into the lake. The entry boardwalk aligns with the cabin's transparent gable, drawing visitors forward and framing views of the water through the structure. A wall of stacked firewood serves as both a functional storage element and a spatial device, guiding circulation while reinforcing the cabin's connection to its natural setting. &nbsp; <img width="5712" height="4284" width_o="5712" height_o="4284" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7cc556106977503b3f1930d365cee36f5fa6cc99f04071fc9623e81e7e769758/IMG_0836.JPG" data-mid="250765726" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7cc556106977503b3f1930d365cee36f5fa6cc99f04071fc9623e81e7e769758/IMG_0836.JPG" /><img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f8aadfe58064c89a858a17b50efc14b4d85ecc48c98e1a813b95b0960fcc22c4/Entry-Side_no-groundcover.png" data-mid="250765693" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f8aadfe58064c89a858a17b50efc14b4d85ecc48c98e1a813b95b0960fcc22c4/Entry-Side_no-groundcover.png" /> <img width="2947" height="1536" width_o="2947" height_o="1536" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/14421d692a49daa83d32f8164b99b80df7b45eb3a4d81fe9adc6fa00d68692c5/Untitled_5.jpeg" data-mid="250765699" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/14421d692a49daa83d32f8164b99b80df7b45eb3a4d81fe9adc6fa00d68692c5/Untitled_5.jpeg" /> Grading is a fundamental component of the site design, carefully shaping the relationship between the cabin and its landscape. A gently sloped walkway along the south side of the structure navigates the single-level grade change between the road and the lakeshore, providing an accessible and intuitive transition while seamlessly integrating the architecture with the natural topography. <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/566c899b49fcf106fe63fc0f5d6d66f36825aa3e92a1f332b3ae5c64e9a24ced/Entry_Planting-Option-2.png" data-mid="250765701" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/566c899b49fcf106fe63fc0f5d6d66f36825aa3e92a1f332b3ae5c64e9a24ced/Entry_Planting-Option-2.png" /><img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a0fe0e8d76959ad9dd427c885388949aa51167d9040cad2e40b287648cabe221/Entry_Planting-Option-1.png" data-mid="250765700" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a0fe0e8d76959ad9dd427c885388949aa51167d9040cad2e40b287648cabe221/Entry_Planting-Option-1.png" /> <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f038f5c80b6a5862dddb39d17545735f9b5b82462d66446ad5ae18991a5c43d7/Enscape_2026-07-13-13-21-49.png" data-mid="250765703" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f038f5c80b6a5862dddb39d17545735f9b5b82462d66446ad5ae18991a5c43d7/Enscape_2026-07-13-13-21-49.png" /> https://ping-la.com/Balsam-Lake-Cabin-1 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:51:02 +0000 Ping Design https://ping-la.com/Balsam-Lake-Cabin-1 Balsam Lake Cabin Balsam Lake, WI Architect: Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design General Contractor: Parent Custom Homes Landscape Contractor: Lake Services Unlimited<img width="12500" height="8333" width_o="12500" height_o="8333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/867ae06f61d3e7b4dfc9bd0e62e366d4a411b79780b1a318ce9715efcdd34835/Work-Page_-.jpg" data-mid="250765888" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/867ae06f61d3e7b4dfc9bd0e62e366d4a411b79780b1a318ce9715efcdd34835/Work-Page_-.jpg" /> The design of the Balsam Lake Cabin celebrates the natural beauty of the site through a restrained palette of materials and low-maintenance planting. Lush, naturalistic landscapes ground the architecture within its setting, creating a seamless connection between the cabin and the surrounding environment while allowing the character of the site to remain the focal point. &nbsp; <img width="5712" height="4284" width_o="5712" height_o="4284" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d0460abcda49e1431fc34125e9e58eac8af6675c7859d1f4520960672c54a073/IMG_1470.JPG" data-mid="250765903" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d0460abcda49e1431fc34125e9e58eac8af6675c7859d1f4520960672c54a073/IMG_1470.JPG" /> <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7bd36b3f7d2a884800c6c43641e88a69b30c8a3cd0b41cfbb7ab543f899f90f2/Driveway---No-grass.png" data-mid="250765905" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7bd36b3f7d2a884800c6c43641e88a69b30c8a3cd0b41cfbb7ab543f899f90f2/Driveway---No-grass.png" /> <img width="3126" height="1851" width_o="3126" height_o="1851" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ea9444158d6b4a7cf3dce65cd4f2ea84729f72e3f22a957abf51b9b664af1b96/Pages-from-26-0223-Wilhoit-CD2_TRCO_2.png" data-mid="250765925" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ea9444158d6b4a7cf3dce65cd4f2ea84729f72e3f22a957abf51b9b664af1b96/Pages-from-26-0223-Wilhoit-CD2_TRCO_2.png" /> Age in place and ADA considerations is a major part of this project. Alternative routes for people in wheel chair have been included for access to water, and in and around the structure. <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2daa4d9f5621ecb79d650bbed6ecd6fd7b34adc08e23accd19e8bbc3f8b05ebc/Performance-Space.png" data-mid="250765907" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2daa4d9f5621ecb79d650bbed6ecd6fd7b34adc08e23accd19e8bbc3f8b05ebc/Performance-Space.png" /><img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e90fd1fe4ce6699ed03e47df3b303bc8e559c7afe8370456169f7046af1a616a/Lake-Elevation.png" data-mid="250765906" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e90fd1fe4ce6699ed03e47df3b303bc8e559c7afe8370456169f7046af1a616a/Lake-Elevation.png" /><img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c4cbd769667c9f7f883d072bdeb8e52ed77371f78252dd86976d6e34eacde552/Upper-Patio.png" data-mid="250765908" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c4cbd769667c9f7f883d072bdeb8e52ed77371f78252dd86976d6e34eacde552/Upper-Patio.png" /> <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9f0fb0c9c4d7b36f6f2415faaa562adb0ba3c6f8ba4c19f8e7410ac7db89e6c3/Boat-House.png" data-mid="250765909" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9f0fb0c9c4d7b36f6f2415faaa562adb0ba3c6f8ba4c19f8e7410ac7db89e6c3/Boat-House.png" /> https://ping-la.com/North-Shore-Residence Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:36:08 +0000 Ping Design https://ping-la.com/North-Shore-Residence North Shore Serenity Orono, MN Contractor: Mikan Custom Homes Architect: Murphy&amp;Co. 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