Modern mountain house

Located in the mountains of Mar Vista, Guanacaste, Casa Vista Encantada is a residential project composed of a main house and a guest house, organized as a direct response to the site’s elongated topography. The project adopts a linear configuration that follows the natural contours of the terrain, allowing each space to establish a specific relationship with the surrounding landscape. This spatial strategy generates a sequence of views and transitions, reinforcing the connection between interior and exterior environments. Fernando Alda Fernando Alda A central component of the project is its roof system, designed as an integrated environmental strategy. The sloped roofs enable controlled rainwater collection, which is comb... More

Deep within the largest contiguous Ponderosa pine forest in the world, and perched over a mile above sea level, a small clearing unfolds, scattered with volcanic rock. Accessible only by a lengthy, winding dirt road, the journey culminates in the presence of a 3-story rusted steel tower emerging from the evergreen expanse, signaling the haven that lies ahead. The Malapai Tower House, a recent permanent residence crafted by The Ranch Mine for a family, resides in harmonious symbiosis with the lush wilderness. It serves as a conduit between civilization and the wild, uniting the comforts of home with the untamed beauty of the natural world. Dan Ryan Studio Strategically positioned, the house occupies a relatively flat, modest clearing t... More

A boutique homestay cum residence in the Chitai village. It’s a complex of a four bedroom house, a glass-house and staff quarters. Large windows and open spaces are incorporated into the design to maximize natural light and provide panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan landscape. The interior spaces are thoughtfully designed to offer both comfort and a sense of luxury. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption More

 Our Montana Mountain home at at one with its landscape and supports our clients outdoorsy lifestyle. Large glass panel walls out to the mountains and the valley view as well. A deck also runs along the full main level of the house, creating indoor-outdoor living environments for fresh Montana mountain air. Cars enter under the great room of the house into a covered car port area that’s sheltered from the environment by the house itself.  JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD The other siding materials used on the house are corrugated steel and metal soffits and facias, which are meant to withstand the harsh environment up at such a high altitude and be low maintenance for the home owners. A sloping, s... More

Situated in the picturesque landscape of Durango, Colorado, "Lean-Three" designed by Colorado Architect Cavin Costello of The Ranch Mine was inspired by the straightforward design of lean-to structures. "Lean-Three" is a play on this concept and name, manifested in its three main volumes thoughtfully designed to provide comfort, functionality, and a deep connection to the surrounding landscape. Designed for clients who are passionate about the outdoors, biking, and cooking, the design caters to their adventurous lifestyle and love for fine dining. Dan Ryan Studio Dan Ryan Studio Dan Ryan Studio Dan Ryan Studio The three main volumes of the house include the garage and bike workshop, the great room, and the bedrooms. The... More