The home is located in Winthrop, Washington, USA, and covers an area of 2,520 square feet.
New Caelifera by Johnston Architects:
“Set in a rural valley of ranches and orchards, the owners named
the project “New Caelifera” after the scientific name for the
grasshoppers that live on the site. Like a grasshopper, the building
sits lightly on the meadow with a low profile.
The owners like the angular aesthetic of origami. We responded by
metaphorically lifting the landscape and folding in the house. We
created a steel shell that shelters a pavilion of glass and cedar. The
result is a dynamic harmony between sculptural and tectonic elements.
Topography and views were drivers in the design process. We drew
vectors corresponding to view corridors to dramatic peaks in the
Sawtooth Mountains. These vectors formed the basis for the floor plan.
The angles in the surrounding hills inspired the slope of the roof.
The structure is a landmark that welcomes the family upon
approach. We created a substantial steel facade, a strong threshold into
the refuge beyond. The entry façade temporarily obscures the views
creating a heightened sense of anticipation. The wood lined vestibule
enhances the experience of crossing a portal into a new domain. The
living space faces a wall of windows revealing light and views.
We imagined a day in the life of the family and their lifestyle.
This resulted in a stage-like kitchen that is on display and connected
yet also a room unto itself. We built in spaces for discovery such as a
hidden play space accessible by ladder.
The clients have been engaged in the process. They supplied
images and anecdotes about favorite childhood memories, places, and
travel. They describe time at New Caelifera as having a dream-like
quality wherein everything is recognizable yet completely new.
The one bedroom cabin sleeps nine people in the winter and eleven
in summer. Efficiency is accomplished by tucking beds into nooks, the
study, the den, and a suspended outdoor bed. Guests are accommodated
with grace and privacy in a modest amount of space.
The experience of New Caelifera is evocative of inhabiting a
found object that is still partially buried in a Methow Valley meadow.
The effect varies based on season and time of day. In the afternoon the
patina of the natural materials gives it an earthy appeal. After sunset
it has the moodiness and dramatic lighting of a stage. It is an
authentic space where everything is familiar yet original, down-to-earth
yet glamorous, and industrial with a warm heart.”
Photos by: Ray Johnston & Mary Kiesau
Source : homedsgn.com
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