Additionally the part of the exterior is designed to weather and eventually blend in with the surroundings. The rear of the two-story, 3,800-square-foot house is glazed to take advantage of the forest and river views. The other 1,900-square-foot residence five miles away from this location. The exterior’s western red cedar cladding was stained black to help it blend in with the forest. A walled courtyard was created in front of the entrance to serve as a transitional space and to keep the area’s elk herds away.
Additionally the part of the exterior is designed to weather and eventually blend in with the surroundings. The rear of the two-story, 3,800-square-foot house is glazed to take advantage of the forest and river views. The other 1,900-square-foot residence five miles away from this location. The exterior's western red cedar cladding was stained black to help it blend in with the forest. A walled courtyard was created in front of the entrance to serve as a transitional space and to keep the area's elk herds away.