Bathrooms
2.5
size
1900 sqft
Usage
Second Home
Lot Size
5 Acres
Environment
Forest
This custom shed roof home is best read in two parts. The first part is the entry. It is low, long, positioned along the grade and secretive. There are no through-views and the windows on this side of purposefully minimal. The second part is on the rear facade, where the walls disappear, glass replaces siding, and the entire view is forest. It's open, permeable, and invites you to head outside.
The rear of the home is where the facade opens up and we brought in more glass. One of the major design decisions included created corner glass conditions in the bedrooms and living room.
The front elevation feels more secure, and less open. We utilized clerestory windows to create a more private entry sequence that also feels lower, longer, and more grounded.
The rear deck wraps around the side of the principal bedroom and the shed roof cantilevers over this outdoor area. This is a special, protected and outdoor experience we designed - for our clients with kids, cousins and guests - to give them a place to find some privacy.
We directed the site clearing, and opened up an area of the forest to let in light. Upon completion, the cleared area will be replanted with native wild grasses and ferns for a low-maintenance and natural yardscape.
The entry to the house is marked by sleek, linear clerestory windows that obscure the view into the home create privacy to the interior.
On the rear facade, our clients and us asked the question: "What if there were no walls at all?" We created an expansive glass facade that utilizes an assembly of cost-effective, readily-available sliders, clerestory windows and minimal custom units.
Site Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Elevation Drawing
Axonometric View
Exploded Axonometric View
