A simple yet bold house form with a thoughtful floor plan creates a rich relationship with a gorgeous wooded site. The exterior is a minimal palette of black and grays with wood decking and details.

Front entry approach with private courtyard behind the wooden screen. Landscape design by Casey Collins brings the whole site to life.

Wooden screen wall keeps the front courtyard private, buffered from traffic approaching the front door.

Front approach at dusk

Primary bedroom porch, screened porch beyond

The front courtyard with view through the kitchen to the screen porch and forest beyond.

The heart of the house opens to a private courtyard (right) and views to surrounding forest (left).

Great room looking West from living room toward kitchen. Foyer is to the right.

The Great Room, looking East at dawn

Corner window with integral custom bookshelves, writing desk, hearth, and firewood storage under a built-in bench.

Skylight and sculpted ceiling create a rich and ever-changing daylight experience in the foyer.

Front Elevation

Screened porch, deck, garden and fire pit along the secluded South area of the house.

Best seat in the house: shower/bath wet room with forest view

Thought Process: A simple linear shed roof house is a starting point, which becomes highly customized to the site and function through a series of additive and subtractive operations.

FLOOR PLAN