Syncline High
Currently in design, a new residence high up on Courtney Road at the top of the Syncline Wall.
A forever home for a young growing family, the house is sited on its 60 acre parcel to take in the big views looking up the Columbia River to the east, and views to the north with Mt. Adams in the distance. Taking the simple, stripped down form of a common agricultural shed building, the structure is broken down into 3 wings – north, east and south. The central common living area, the east wing, links 2 perpendicular forms that house bedrooms, support spaces, and the owner’s private suite. These 3 sheds, clad in aged cedar and unifying metal roof, come together to create the main entry and drive courtyard area, while setting up a series of intimate spaces throughout the home, strengthened by their materiality and interaction with light. Stone site walls, hearkening to times past, set up the approach and give order to the myriad of outdoor areas that slide out from the building.