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Methow valley

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Project • By CAST architecturePrivate Houses

Bear Creek Basecamp

Overlooking a mountain lake, with sweeping views of the North Cascades, the Bear Creek Basecamp family home respects its rugged Methow Valley surroundings. The low profile of the home preserves views for everyone enjoying the lake and its surrounding hills.  Builtwork Photography Builtwork Photography The home has more windows than walls while remaining energy efficient. The shed roof holds snow to insulate in the winter and exterior steel and concrete are low maintenance.  Most rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows that provide abundant natural light and intentionally frame views. And, it blurs the line between indoor living and the outdoors. The two outdoor living spaces were integral to the overall plan and experience... More

Project • By Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Chewuch River

Perched atop a steep river bank, the Chewuch Cabin offers equal amounts of shelter from and exposure to north-central Washington’s rugged beauty. A high, linear roof gestures emphatically toward the river and foothills beyond, forming a primary axis. A low, rectilinear form intersects, creating a distinctive cruciform plan that informs all design moves in this small home. Kes Efstathiou Eirik Johnson Eirik Johnson The high-ceilinged volume contains kitchen, living and dining spaces as well a separate, single-car garage and intervening outdoor room. The lower-roofed volume contains bedroom, utility, and office spaces. The primary axis, clad in a combination of distressed wood siding and dark bronze composite, uses expos... More