Home & Hearth

“The westerner is less a person than a continuing adaptation.” ~Wallace Stegner

How does a contemporary house reflect Montana’s timeless landscape as well as the soul of its owner?  These three distinct houses tread lightly on the land while showing appreciation for the culture and the region’s big sky and mountains.  These houses demonstrate love of place by incorporating simple design and responsible environmental considerations.

These three projects offer a contemporary embrace of the geography through a few recurring characteristics, which include subtle, gentle plays of light and view, materials found in the regional landscape, and well-crafted contemporary detailing.  The forthright simplicity of design and materials in these examples reflects not only a sense of honesty but also the spirit of the west.