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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Highcountry House in Washington by CTA Design Builders

June 21st, 2021 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: CTA Design Builders

Perched like a lookout on a sagebrush plateau with sweeping views of the high desert and big river cutting through it below, this contemporary three-bedroom getaway home is a serene retreat allowing the focus to be entirely on this breathtaking landscape. CTA Design Builders’ goal was to design a comfortable family-sized retreat that didn’t call too much attention to itself, but rather could sit low and quiet, and let the focus be on the views and weather all around. Because of constant winds, the house and out-buildings have been arranged in a U-shape to create a south facing sheltered patio, complete with pool, oriented to frame the best of all the views. This is a modest-sized vacation home designed for a multigenerational family. Its main space with lofty ceilings brings everyone together in the heart of the home cooking, eating, hanging out. The big-view wall of glass opens completely to the outside patio and pool below, creating a seamless inside/outside connection that is breath-taking in every season, every day and star-filled night. Other smaller windows throughout the house are placed with restraint, carefully positioned to afford a special private view as if looking at a landscape painting.

Image Courtesy © Ez Sozinho

Architects: CTA Design Builders
Project: Highcountry House
Location: Washington
Photography: Ez Sozinho
Square Footage: 2614 + garage & office structure
Number Bedrooms: 3
Year Completed: 2020

Image Courtesy © Ez Sozinho

: Image Courtesy © Ez Sozinho

: Image Courtesy © Ez Sozinho

: Image Courtesy © Ez Sozinho

: Image Courtesy © Ez Sozinho

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Tags: Washington

Categories: House, Private House, Residential

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