THE OUTBUILDINGS

Photos: Daniel Karp

Three sculptural utility buildings serve a 70-acre nature compound in Williamstown, MA. The three structures wrap a central courtyard with generous eaves, breezeways, overhangs, and oversized doors that allow for a continuous flow from the inner courtyard through the interior spaces and out into the forests beyond. Clay tiles provide a rich texture that defines the roof as the primary spatial driver of the buildings. The clay tiles dynamically respond to the changing light and shadows throughout the day - at times appearing flat black, and at times revealing a prism of rusty hues.