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Austin studio Matt Fajkus Architecture designed a boathouse in the city of Texas with perforated metal facades calibrated to balance light and shadow all year round.
Located on the banks of a canyon in Austin, the Filtered Frame Dock is a two-story boathouse near a nearby home that was built above water level.
Filtered Frame Dock sits on the banks of a canyon
The boathouse has a steel roof arranged in two triangular levels that protect the upper wooden deck from sunlight. The deck is encased in glass balustrades and has outdoor lounge chairs.
Filtered Frame Dock takes its name from the perforated stainless steel screens that flank its north and south sides.
Two triangular levels form the boathouse roof
The umbrellas are designed so that the boathouse receives the same amount of sunlight and shade all year round, with light and shade perfectly balanced during the equinox.
“As an instrument for light and ventilation, the structure is calibrated to provide a comfortable balance of sun, shade, protection and breezes all year round,” said Matt Fajkus Architecture.
The upper deck is surrounded by glass balustrades
“As the seasons progress, the dock provides more shade in the heat of summer and more sun in the cooler winter months.”
The laser-cut perforations on each screen are also organized according to lines of sight so that visitors can enjoy views of the water from the deck.
Matt Fajkus organizes Austin’s house around an old oak tree
Other materials integrated into the project are hardwood terraces and natural stone, which are intended to reflect the surroundings of the boathouse.
“Sensory experiences are both articulated and inherent in the relationship between the dock and its natural context,” the architecture firm concluded.
A small balcony juts out over the water
Matt Fajkus Architecture has done a handful of projects in his hometown, including a house with a mullet roofline and a mid-century house with a wood, stucco and glass extension.
Boathouses are popular in Austin as many locals enjoy enjoying the warm climate on the water. Andersson-Wise architecture studio created two on Lake Austin: one that allows users to dive from its upper level and another that is composed of salvaged materials.
The photography is by Leonid Furmansky, Charles Davis Smith and Matt Fajkus Architecture.
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