Awbrey Butte - Starview
Designing homes with big cascade views is always a treat, but it’s even more fun when we get to do something different. Pacwest has been known largely for all of the more traditional lodge style or northwest contemporary homes we’ve done over the years in Central Oregon, but that is by no means all we can do. Spencer Williams designed this mountain modern home for a family from the Bay Area, taking inspiration from some of the beautiful homes found in Martis Camp, near Lake Tahoe, in Truckee, CA. The home is a mixture of wood, steel, glass, and stone, sitting on a down sloping lot on Awbrey Butte. The steel structure in the Great Room allows for floor to ceiling windows, taking full advantage of the view of the Cascade Range from Mt. Jefferson to Mt. Bachelor. On summer evenings, the harsh western sun will be managed with built-in shades. The Kitchen features huge clerestory windows to allow the morning sun in and providing views of the tree tops, keeping you connected to the outdoors while getting work done in the Kitchen. A 9’ wide bi-fold pass through window over the sink allows the full width of the window to be opened up to pass food out to the Outdoor Kitchen or Dining for convenience. This home has been a challenge to construct, but we’re all very excited to show it off when we’re all done.