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2009 Design Contest Runner-Ups
April 2009 | Log Home Living
by: Whitney Richardson


The 11th Annual Floor Plan Design Contest was no doubt a close one, with a wide variety from which to choose. These five home designs just barely missed the cut. Our expert panel of judges including Scott Bickford of R.S. Bickford and Company (bick.com), Dan Farmer of Michael Brady Inc. (michaelbradyinc.com), David Linner of David Linner Architects (linnerarchitects.com) and Mira Jean Steinbrecher of Jean Steinbrecher Architects (jeansteinbrecher.com) tell us why they love them.

Less Than 2,500 Square Feet
Snowflake Exterior
Snowflake Main Floor
"The Snowflake" — 1,267 sq. ft.
RCM Cad Design, 604-850 6723, loghomedesign.ca
Scott: "I love the creativity of this plan. The form really works well for a property with views on all sides. It is a great example of 'four-sided architecture.' The trilobal form not only uses each symmetrical yet unique wing well, but the junction between each of those wings as well."
Sebec Exterior
Sebec Main Floor
Main Floor		 Sebec Upper Floor
Upper Floor
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"Sebec" — 1,588 sq. ft.
Katahdin Log Homes, 800-845-4533, katahdincedarloghomes.com
David: "This plan follows a familiar arrangement of rooms, but does so with interesting offsets of the wings. It has a nice entry from the side of the front porch and the convenient rear entry. I like the way the master bedroom has privacy from the front rooms."
Eagle Point Exterior
Eagle Point Main Floor
Main Floor		 Eagle Point Upper Floor
Upper Floor
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"Eagle Point" — 1,856 sq. ft.
Norse Log Homes, 877-390-3344, norseloghomes.com
Dan: "An unusual and elaborate plan, this unit is distinguished by the wraparound deck, the exposed second-floor timber framing and the open log stair. The generously sized bedrooms and large, open loft make this a family-friendly plan."
More Than 2,500 Square Feet
Rose Exterior
Rose Main Floor
Main Floor		 Rose Upper Floor
Upper Floor
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"Rose" — 2,610 sq. ft.
Log Homes Canada, 604-795-9747, loghomescanada.com
Mira Jean: "Areas and functions are clearly delineated. The log structure is beautifully revealed and celebrated. This is a manageable plan that's easy to understand."
Victoria Exterior
Victoria Main Floor
Main Floor		 Victoria Upper Floor
Upper Floor
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"Victoria" — 2,910 sq. ft.
Log Castles, 541-499-2351, logcastles.com
David: "This unusual central kitchen location reflects its popularity as a family gathering spot. I like the way the two-sided fireplace pulls the great room back into the main house."


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By Dale Johnson on Feb 14, 2009
How about some plans for peolpe of Northern New England. All five plans are future disasters with snow and ice build up in the valleys of the roofs. They look cute but not functional in winter

By Becky on Feb 15, 2009
How much does the Snowflake cost (ball park figure) to buils?

By David Simpson on Jul 18, 2009
Please send me a copy or direct me to where I can find the article on Expedition Log Homes that was featured in your July issue. My email is dscc@bresnsn.net and phone is 406.656.8143 I thank you in advance for your prompt response.

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