They added a guest house that begins with a short walk over a bridge

September 18, 2025
Timber curtain walls and warm plywood panels define the guest house’s modern yet inviting design.

In Wyoming, this home is where architecture meets nature in a thoughtful update by Prospect Studio. What began as a site anchored by a rustic log cabin has evolved into a property that now balances modern design with the surrounding landscape. With the addition of a guest house, garage, and a connecting bridge, the owners’ vision of blending functionality and beauty has been realized.

The property’s story starts with the original log cabin. As the foundation of the site, it contrasts with the more contemporary design of the new additions, creating a dialogue between old and new.

A thoughtful transformation at Rainbow Trout blends rustic and modern architecture with the addition of a guest house and garage.
A thoughtful transformation at Rainbow Trout blends rustic and modern architecture with the addition of a guest house and garage.

A graceful footbridge now spans the spring-fed creek running between the log cabin and guest house. More than a practical connection, it draws attention to one of the property’s most defining natural features.

A thoughtful transformation at Rainbow Trout blends rustic and modern architecture with the addition of a bridge, a guest house, and garage.

The new guest house introduces a modern look to the property. Timber curtain walls expand the sense of openness while blurring boundaries between indoors and outdoors.

Timber curtain walls and warm plywood panels define the guest house’s modern yet inviting design.
Timber curtain walls and warm plywood panels define the guest house’s modern yet inviting design.
Timber curtain walls and warm plywood panels define the guest house’s modern yet inviting design.
Timber curtain walls and warm plywood panels define the guest house’s modern yet inviting design.

Inside, the layout balances efficiency with comfort. A small kitchen adds practicality for visitors, while the overall design maximizes natural light and views to give the home a spacious atmosphere despite its modest footprint.

Inside the guest house, natural light, living room, and a small kitchen make the space both bright and practical.
Inside the guest house, natural light, living room, and a small kitchen make the space both bright and practical.
Inside the guest house, natural light, living room, and a small kitchen make the space both bright and practical.
Inside the guest house, natural light, living room, and a small kitchen make the space both bright and practical.

Two comfortable bedrooms anchor the guest house. Each space is designed with relaxation in mind, offering guests privacy and their own connection to the surrounding setting.

A minimalist bedroom in a guest house.
A minimalist bedroom in a guest house.

Every bedroom comes paired with its own bathroom, ensuring convenience and comfort. The design prioritizes both functionality and ease, supporting longer stays without compromise.

A modern bathroom with grey tiles in a guest house.
A modern bathroom with grey tiles in a guest house.

Here’s a look at the guest house and garage and how it looks in the wintertime.

A modern guest house and garage added to a log cabin.
A modern guest house and garage added to a log cabin.
A modern guest house and garage added to a log cabin.
A modern guest house and garage added to a log cabin.

The architectural drawings reveal how Prospect Studio carefully balanced function and setting for this project.

Architectural drawings of a guest house and garage that were added to a log cabin.

Architectural drawings of a guest house and garage that were added to a log cabin.

Architectural drawings of a guest house and garage that were added to a log cabin.

Architectural drawings of a guest house and garage that were added to a log cabin.

Architectural drawings of a guest house and garage that were added to a log cabin.

Architectural drawings of a guest house and garage that were added to a log cabin.

Architectural drawings of a guest house and garage that were added to a log cabin.

Architectural drawings of a guest house and garage that were added to a log cabin.

With these updates, it has been reimagined as a property that fully embraces its environment. The new structures and thoughtful site plan make it a place that welcomes guests, supports its owners, and highlights the beauty of the creek and surrounding landscape.


Photography by Tom Harris | Architect: Prospect Studio | General Contractor: Peak Builders