A small house is sitting on top of a grassy hill surrounded by trees.

SHELTERED NOOK


With a beautiful, hilltop site, our design approach was to take advantage of the natural surroundings and views over the landscape, while keeping the architecture from dominating the site. We semi-submerged the main floor of the house while carving outdoor living areas into the hillside. This protected courtyard extends out from the interior living spaces to provide year-round outdoor access. The exterior materials of the residential design include Shou Sugi Ban rainscreen siding, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a standing seam metal roof. The interior design includes polished concrete floors, a fireplace flanked by accent walls of natural wood, natural wood veneer casework, tile, and plaster bathrooms.


Portland, OR 

Architect Propel Studios | Architecture

A house in the middle of a forest with trees in the background.
A small house is sitting on top of a grassy hill surrounded by trees.
A small house is sitting in the middle of a forest.
A small house is sitting in the middle of a forest.
A small house in the middle of a forest with a lot of windows.
A house with a gravel driveway leading to it is surrounded by trees.
A house with a lot of windows and potted plants in front of it.
A large house is sitting on top of a lush green hill in the middle of a forest.
A living room with a couch , chairs , a table and a fireplace.
A living room and dining room in a house with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white chairs.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white chairs.
There is a wood stove in the middle of the kitchen.
A long hallway leading to a bathroom and a dining room.
A bedroom with a bed and a television on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed , chairs and a painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed and a wooden wall.
A bathroom with two sinks , a toilet , and a walk in shower.
A black and white floor plan of a house on a white background.
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