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Architecture firm Olson Kundig, have designed Studhorse, a home for a family that loves adventures, located in Winthrop, Washington State.
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The house is situated in a place where the climate ranges from hot, fire-prone summers to winters that have heavy snow.
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The house is composed of four buildings, centered on a central courtyard and pool.
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“It’s like a little campground, and you go tent to tent. The materials are tough on the outside, because of the high-desert climate, but the inside is cozy, like getting into a sleeping bag—protected, warm, and dry,” says the architect.
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When talking about the site, the architect explains, “The site was completely empty when we began, except for that rock! It is a glacial erratic—a rock that glaciers drop as they recede—and it became the center point for the project. It’s relatively close to the bar, so it becomes a place to sit, or put your drink. I thought of it as a big piece of furniture.”
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The swimming pool has amazing views of the surrounding Studhorse Ridge and Pearrygin Lake.
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This wall on the right with a TV can either face inside or open up to face the courtyard.
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The entire living room is enclosed in glass, that can be opened up in the warmer months to take advantage of indoor/outdoor living.
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A raw concrete fireplace breaks up the view, but also adds warmth when needed.
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Just one of the views of the landscape from the living area.
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Salvaged wood from an old barn has been used throughout the home.
