The challenge was to provide views of the Sangre de Christo Mountains to the north in spite of the south sloping wooded site. The owners also requested that a country cabin look and feel be maintained.

Placing the covered porch on the south elevation also mitigates the large volume. The “T” shaped plan creates secluded indoor/ outdoor living to the south and west.

The two story gallery living and loft space provides for the view. To preserve the cabin feel, it is situated down slope of the original bedroom wing to minimize the impact of its height.

The gabled loft overlooks the bright sunlit entryway.