Article source: PIQUE llc

This residence sits on a remote 10 acre site comprised of Sage & Juniper trees in Central Oregon. Conceived as two simple cubes in the landscape, one box for sleeping and one for living, the structure offers two distinct means of interaction with the landscape. The larger sleeping box is low & burrowed into earth, while the living box floats above, hovering just at treetop level. East & South orientations are exploited for views as well as passive solar orientation of the home.

Shower side view

• Architect: PIQUE llc
• Name of Project: Whitten House
• Location: Tumalo, Oregon
• Contractor: R&H Construction
• Structural Engineering: Elemental Engineering

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