Cannon Architects 

Location: Penland, North Carolina

Phase 2 of the Penland School of Crafts 2-D studio required an approach sensitive to Penland’s mission of supporting individual and artistic growth through craft, while being tightly constrained by budget and site. Taking cues from the humble aesthetic of other Penland buildings, the design echoes the artistic pursuits within through structure and detailing that celebrate the craft of construction. Its studio spaces are layered across a simple form that opens with large expanses of glazing balanced with display walls, providing abundant natural light, inspirational views and a strong sense of connection to the surrounding landscape.