ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
Expansive glass panelling immediately draws attention into the home , while simultaneously framing the mountainous horizon beyond .
Director of HGX . “ After exploring multiple design possibilities , we decided to embrace this project as a sort of typology of its own , without any preconceptions of what that typology must look like .”
A seamless blend of earth and sky Custom-stained external cedar siding , a classic and durable material , provides an inspirational nod to the character of the home ’ s agricultural neighbors . The siding harmoniously blends with 13-foot glass panels that provide the home with breathtaking transparency , and the materials interact with the sun to capture the colors of the surrounding earth and sky .
“ The house meets the sky in a very minimal way , while remaining lightly seated on the ground ,” notes Goldstein . “ It ’ s a predictable system that flows like a piece of music , with subtle tone-on-tone interactions with the elements that bring the colors and material palette to life throughout the day .”
Devoid of any roof overhang , the cedar siding , the glass panels , and their interactions with the elements collectively ensure minimal separation between the interior and exterior , and contribute greatly to the ambiance of the residence . On hot , sunny days , natural light filters through the expansive windows to interact with the silvery wash of the interior ’ s customstained walnut flooring , infusing cooler accents of blue into the interior . At night , or when the weather outside is cooler , warmer tones emerge from the color and material palette .
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