The Sutcliffe Residence is a compact single-family dwelling that acts as a lens for amplifying the Ozark mountain landscape.

Designed for a local landscape photographer and inspired by the economy of regional vernacular forms, this secluded Ozark mountain residence captures and emphasizes views of the surrounding landscape.

To focus these views, the shell of the house projects eastward, framing the Ozarks, capturing the historic Crescent Hotel in the distance, and allowing ample amount of light to filter into the space.

The plan reinforces the transparency and encourages social interaction and fluidity throughout the residence. The barrier between exterior and interior diminishes within the residence while the covered balcony acts as a transition space between the main living space and the natural landscape.

The materiality and simplified roof forms are derived from regional gambrel barns. The residence is clad in standing-seam Galvalume to underline the economy of the structure while the main level is wrapped in a datum of Shou Sugi Ban cedar that speaks to the owner’s Japanese heritage.

Material used :

1. Standing seam metal roof and wall panels in Galvalume finish

2. Charred Cedar siding

3. Cast-in-Place concrete foundation

4. Weather Barr Vinyl windows

5.Stainless steel cable railing

6. Trex composite decking

7. Hardie Trim Boards

8. Bamboo flooring

9. Maple cabinets and window trim

10. Quartz countertops