VINEYARD RESIDENCE
The nature of THE PLACE
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A private residence.
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Located on a 200-acre vineyard in the Willamette Valley.
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House location needed to prioritize leaving the best portions of the property for growing grapes.
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A few possible locations were considered.
The nature of THE CLIENT & THEIR NEEDS
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A 2nd home for a retired couple to be within their vineyard and views.
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Interested in a sustainably built home that was energy efficient.
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2 bedroom, 2 ½ bath.
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Wine cellar.
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Courtyard and drop-off area.
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Covered outdoor areas.
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Driveway entry bridge that delineates the private area of the house from the public zone.
THE DESIGN RESPONSE
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The final location of the residence at the edge of the vineyard on north-facing ridge overlooking the other half of the vineyard.
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Because of the steep slope, a stone retaining wall was constructed along the ridge. The stone also became the anchor material for the base of the residence.
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Overall design concept revolved around the simple, gabled agricultural buildings in the region. Exposed heavy timber gable structures with simple shapes.
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Design solution is a broad low pitched gabled structure with timber framing that is exposed on the exterior as well as the interior. The heavy timber utilized repurposed wood timbers from a recently deconstructed structure.
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An entry bridge arrival element provides a covered drop-off and announces the private courtyard.
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The bridge also allows a view out to the vineyard.
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Air conditioning was eliminated because the design incorporated a natural cooling design using nature’s “stack effect” which allows warm air to rise and then to be exhausted with automated ridge skylights.
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The floor plan is a simple linear plan with a central open sculptural stair which also contributes to the homes’ stack effect.
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Simple palette of wood, glass, concrete, steel.