Project Description
Nestled into a meadow perched above the confluence of two rivers, Meadow | House seeks to minimize visual impact on the natural landscape by becoming an extension of the site, rather than asserting itself upon it. Upon approach, the native vegetation extends over a ‘landform’ of earth-toned concrete, created by lifting the meadow gently above its natural geography. Grasses and wildflowers surround a charred wood form as it quietly reveals itself above the constructed meadow. Anchored into this new landform below is a cantilevered volume clad in charred wood, connecting the house audibly and visually to the surrounding rivers, meadow, and mountains. The program of the house is extensive––meeting the needs of an active client who entertains large groups on a regular basis. But rather than boastfully announcing a large presence on the land, Meadow | House is grounded, immersed in the landscape. The careful siting of Meadow | House takes advantage of the sectional character of the land, lessening the visual impact typical of more traditional residential architecture in the region and crafting a modern interpretation of the natural landscape in which it resides.