Project size: 6,110 sf
Program: To have a close, living connection to their natural surroundings, the owners wanted a single family residence and a guesthouse built on their farm. The chosen site was an old silted logging pond in an area not conducive to cultivation.
Location: The rolling hills of Oregon wine country.
Solution: The pond was first enlarged and slightly reshaped to accommodate the residence’s structure, which was designed as a bridge across the pond’s north end. To reach the house, one walks along an entry path that passes through a dense forest before crossing a section of the pond to the front door. When the door is opened, views through the house and out onto the broad vista of the pond are revealed, creating a visual “release.” The guesthouse is connected to the main residence by a covered outdoor walkway.
Construction and materials: Designed as a simple steel frame carrying a wood roof structure, the primary box comprises a kitchen, living and dining room area, and master bedroom on one level; an indoor mudroom connects the home to the garage. Large roof overhangs are designed to protect the glass and wood vertical surfaces of the building. The south-facing glazing maximizes the light and warmth in the Pacific Northwest.
Additional Information
Completion date: June 2013
Gross square footage: 2,705 square feet
Total project cost: withheld
Total construction cost: withheld
Client/Owner: Michael Etzel and Carey Critchlow
CreditsArchitect: Cutler Anderson Architects
Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: James Cutler, FAIA
Architect of record: James Cutler
Interior designer: Carey Critchlow and Beth Wheeler - NCIDQ, LEED AP
Engineers: Structural - Madden Baughman Engineering
General contractor: R&H Construction - Bend, Oregon
Photographer: Jeremy Bittermann
Consultants Landscape: PLACE Studio - Charles Brucker PLA, ASLA, LEED AP
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SpecificationsStructural System Engineered framing - TJI's, LVL's for structural stability and sustainability Manufacturer of any structural components unique to this project: Exterior Cladding Metal panels: Zinc panels by VM Quartz Zinc Plus Wood: Tight knot board & batten siding. 1x10 boards with exposed face of boards to be rough sawn. Roofing Metal: Standing seam Corten metal roof. Windows Wood frame: Windows - prefabricated by Lindal Glazing Glass: Cardinal LoE2 Doors Entrances: Solid core VG Doug Fir by Pacific Wood Works Wood doors: Solid core VG Doug Fir by Pacific Wood Works Sliding doors: Vertical-lift doors - steel frame and lead counterparts fabricated by True Steel, Inc. Wooden door panels by Pacific Wood Works. Hardware Exit devices: Door hardware designed by Cutler Anderson Architects, distributed through Reveal Designs / Sun Valley Bronze. Pulls: Drawer pulls designed by Cutler Anderson Architects, distributed through Reveal Designs / Sun Valley Bronze. Interior Finishes Acoustical ceilings: Doug Fir rafters Demountable partitions: Cabinetwork and custom woodwork: Custom red oak cabinets by Finer Cabinetry & Woodwork Paints and stains: Clear stain, satin finish Solid surfacing: Custom concrete countertops by Matt Melton Furnishings Upholstery: Distressed leather couches by Restoration Hardware Other furniture: Custom mantle and coffee table are hand-made by Michael Etzel from reclaimed wood. Lighting Interior ambient lighting: LED cable lighting Downlights: Dining room pendant light by Tech Lighting Energy Energy management or building automation system: Large roof overhangs protect the south facing vertical surfaces. Add any additional building components or special equipment that made a significant contribution to this project: Exterior deck which extends from the Dining/Living room area allows the owners to interact with nature directly from the house. |
