Sunalei Residence T he mission of the ARB is to assist the property owner in developing the site with building or buildings that are in keeping with the natural environment and the style of the community. The Adirondack style, as it has emerged from the lodges and camps of the Adirondack region of New York State, is encouraged. Expressions of the style include steep roof forms, natural stone work, the use of logs for siding as well as supports and decorative elements, prominent dormers, bark siding, and porches both open and enclosed. Natural or stained finishes with small accents of color should predominate. A contemporary interpretation of the Adirondack camp, hewn in log, stone, and iron by the hands of a new generation of builders and craftsmen, is to be expected. The ARB will search for the fusing of rustic with the luxurious and integrating modern convenience with the vernacular of the Adirondack style. The ARB is there to assist the homebuilder in broadening the definition of the "camp." T he ARB consists of the developer and appointed members who have experience and expertise in the related fields of planning, design and historic preservation. As the property owners of Sunalei Preserve assume the reign of control over their community, the ARB will consist entirely of property owners appointed by the Sunalei Preserve Board of Directors. Rustic Style R ustic style has been around since the dawn of humanity – since man first began creating huts and shelters. The early camps of the Adirondacks were lean-to type structures built by those who came to hunt and fish. These structures were made using materials found around or near the camp sites. But, as the wealthy flocked to the North Woods, camps evolved into elaborate mansions requiring year-round staffs. T he mountains of New York were not the only area where camps were established and rustic style emerged. Industrialists departed the likes of Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis to build summer homes along the shores of the Great Lakes. A rustic “cowboy” style has evolved in America’s west. And here, in North Carolina, a rustic style unique unto itself continues to exist today. E arly settlers to our NC Mountains were an independently minded bunch who came to escape the king’s rule and to live a private, undisturbed life. The terrain was rugged and the roads were minimal making the delivery of supplies and building materials difficult. Consequently, homes and cabins were built using raw, natural materials found at hand. Hemlock logs, chestnut bark siding, intricate twig detailing, and native stone were incorporated into these early homes and the “North Carolina rustic” style began. W onderful examples of NC rustic architectural style including the Eseeola Lodge and several homes that have been passed from generation to generation can be found in nearby Linville, NC. The Main Camp T he Main Camp at Sunalei Preserve with its bold stone work, poplar bark siding, and intricate twig detailing typifies the architectural style and integrity sought in the future homes within the community.Siding T he exterior of the lodge is a combination of cedar board and batten and poplar bark siding. Early NC cabins and camps used the bark of the no longer available chestnut trees. Today’s poplar bark is attractive, readily available, treated and resistant to insects, and fares well in our NC mountain climate. Twig Work T he deck railings and stair railings of the Main Camp are crafted from southern cedar logs and branches. Each stick and log has been peeled by hand using just a pocket knife. The frames around the windows are half cedar logs. Cedar is a strong, long-lasting wood that will endure our NC winters with ease. Stone Work T he fireplaces, pillars and columns at the Main Camp were made from stones and rocks found on the property. During the rock “collection” a cannonball, believed to be from the Civil War, was found by one of the rock masons. Floors, Ceilings, Woodwork T he floors, walls and ceilings in the Main Camp represent many different types of wood -- cherry, red oak, walnut, white oak, heart pine, Caribbean pine, knotty white pine, and pecky cypress. The floors in the Great Room are quarter-sawn oak. Both vertical and horizontal patterns have been used thoughout. Bead board has been used in some of the bedrooms, baths, and pantry. Doors T he intricate front door was crafted using individual cedar sticks applied to an oak door. The doors leading to the bedrooms have red cedar half-log accents. Several of the exterior doors feature antique stained glass panels and oak trim. Color T he predominant color used in Adirondack architecture was brown with occasional hints of color – green, red, grey, and yellow. The red window framing and sashing at the Main Camp continues that tradition. Main Camp Design Credits G eneral Contractor: Burns Construction, Banner Elk, NC.
T wig Work & Railings: Lady’s Logs and Daddy Stix, Bethel, NC.
I nterior Design: Northern Parker Interiors, Boone, NC.
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