Sawtooth

Idaho

Located where the seasons test the strength of every structure, this home is not merely built upon the land, but born from it.

Following in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway, who once found solace in the terrain’s trout-filled streams and high mountain meadows, this home is a gateway to the elements. After three decades cultivating a connection to this plot of land—and a lifetime spent nurturing a love for the outdoors—the owner was ready to embark on the site’s second life.

The tawny autumnal tones and gray winter hues of the exterior’s timber louvers and stone masonry reflect the ever-evolving seasonal shifts. In winter, snowfall dusts the silvered metal of the gabled roof, the form of which subtly echoes the jagged peaks on the horizon.

Inside, old world style craftsmanship is infused with a contemporary aesthetic. The grandeur of the environment is matched by the intimacy of the interior experience through carefully scaled architecture. Vaulted ceilings are paired with etched wood paneling and wide steel windows that frame powder-capped crests, while new stone masonry reflects textured, time-worn variations.

The home seamlessly holds space for spirited gatherings and quiet moments alike. Its presence, rooted to the land as it is, stands as a tangible reflection of the balance between the timely and the timeless.

Project info

Architecture

Principal

Senior Project Manager

Architectural Staff

Annelie Asam, Chris Ryan, Marissa Taddeo, Trent Tepool

Collaborators

Interiors

Gachot Studios

Landscape

Field Studio Landscape Architects

Construction

Lee Gilman Builders

Renderings

3DQ.studio

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