At Home in A-Frames

A-frame houses have always been synonymous with the outdoors and alpine life. The unique structure was primarily known for utilitarian benefits until the 1930s when a group of architects built one of the first modern homes on Lake Arrowhead in California. Lead by R.M. Schindler, the style continued to expand into the 1950s, when an A-frame was built on the exclusive beachfront of Sagaponack, NY - perpetuating an explosion in popularity on the east coast. 

The unique structure is well known for effectively warding off both heavy snowfalls and high winds. Typically built with open concepts and sleeping lofts, a welcomed lack of privacy within the home promotes a morning hike, a day on the slopes, or any excuse to step outside and explore the outdoors.

Today, these A-frames often inspire a sense of nostalgia rooted in childhood vacations. They remind us of the value we place on friends and family who shared those special places and pleasant memories of the past.