please sir may i have some Moore

The Moore Honeyhouse by Marlon Blackwell, located in Cashiers, NC (1998). It subtly blends into the landscape with a singular piece of geometry, a box. Its most complex architectural move is the steel load bearing wall that contains a familiar grid in relation to the program, a workspace for collecting, storing and displaying honey (hives are located nearby). The steel grid is infilled with reflective glass to mirror the forest life and environment on the exterior. He lifts the building up to avoid contact with forest creatures that seek the sweet nectar within as well as allowing rainwater to flow under. The double roof resembles a forest canopy while remaining independent from the main structure. All to say that this seemingly small piece of architecture has liberated itself from the brute force of typical styles using elements of the existing context creating an architecture + atmosphere of tranquil respect to the natural.