Trillium

Trillium is a modest and efficient home

designed to connect with the natural environment

of the Methow Valley.  Living spaces oriented to the

western forest and the North Cascades,

the open interior provides refuge that feels

immersed in its surroundings.  

Steel, cedar, and concrete blend with

the native landscape, offering a material palette

that requires minimal maintenance.

The main level floats above the ground,

creating a sense of being in the trees,

while the lower level burrows into the hillside

to provide natural cooling during the warm summer season.

Creating a fine balance between the modern refuge

and its rugged surroundings, Trillium provides shelter

that minimally distracts from the site's natural beauty.

Located in Mazama, Washington

Completed 2015

Built by Big Valley Builders

Photographed by Andrew Pogue

"Hot New Next" Gray Magazine

"A North Cascades Escape" Mountain Living Magazine