The massing of the house is kept narrow and openings are calibrated to allow passive cooling by natural ventilation, while exposed radiant-heated concrete slabs provide thermal comfort both actively and passively. Distinct living and sleeping zones are separated by a screened porch, anchored by a shared hearth that joins interior and exterior gathering spaces around a common element. Flexibility for future growth is accommodated with an unfinished attic space and a partial basement with integrated systems infrastructure.

A - Visitors arrive at an informal gravel courtyard bounded by the house and the gently sloping ridge line. Views to the wider landscape beyond are withheld by the position of the structure and tree grove.

B - The gracious covered entry walk offers shade and shelter from the elements.

C - A slight level change brings the visitor down into a protected sunken court planted with Serviceberry trees. To the right, a view through the screened porch hints at the immensity of the landscape beyond.

D - The entry is a refuge, compact and intimate, white oak slat walls obscure exterior views to the West.

E - Arrival at the home’s hearth and living space reveals prospect to the distant Northwest bottom field and lower valley.

F - Positioned remotely, the fire pit is an open invitation to the occupants and references the campfire as the primordial marker of human occupation in the landscape.