Columbia Gorge House

Columbia Gorge House is located in White Salmon, Washington, set on a bluff with broad views of the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood. The residence serves as a year-round destination for a couple from the Midwest and their extended network of family and friends, responding to the need for shared gathering spaces with a sense of connection to the landscape. The house is organized to maximize sightlines without sacrificing privacy, arranging generous public rooms to accommodate multiple groups and orienting them toward the distant scenery. Porches and terraces extend these spaces outdoors, sheltering occupants from rain and strong summer sun while admitting the region’s breezes. More secluded bedrooms are proportioned for comfort, benefiting from natural daylight and cross-ventilation. Materials are selected for durability and character, with salvaged barn timbers, stucco on Rastra Block, a prominent stone fireplace, and concrete elements such as counters and heated flooring throughout.

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