Situated on the edge of a forest on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains, this project serves as a weekend and vacation retreat for a large active family. The home is divided into three distinct parts of main house, guest house (the casita), and garage to achieve a modest scale and division of separate uses. A necklace of exterior terraces connects the three buildings while directing views to the distant mountains. The architecture is a contemporary interpretation of local mining sheds and mountain cabin vernacular. The exposed timbers, stone masonry, and weathered siding are detailed to express a modern rustic quality. The extended shed roofs protect the structures from the harsh mountain climate by filtering summer sun, and directing heavy winter snow away from the primary living areas.
near Roslyn, WA
Situated on the edge of a forest on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains, this project serves as a weekend and vacation retreat for a large active family. The home is divided into three distinct parts of main house, guest house (the casita), and garage to achieve a modest scale and division of separate uses. A necklace of exterior terraces connects the three buildings while directing views to the distant mountains. The architecture is a contemporary interpretation of local mining sheds and mountain cabin vernacular. The exposed timbers, stone masonry, and weathered siding are detailed to express a modern rustic quality. The extended shed roofs protect the structures from the harsh mountain climate by filtering summer sun, and directing heavy winter snow away from the primary living areas.
near Roslyn, WA