modern mountain retreat -

this is a 3000 sq.ft. detached, single family, design-build project sits on a very secluded 80 plus acres site with views in all directions near the kirkwood ski resort in the north california sierra foothills. the building is elongated to take advantage of the views and winter sun / solar orientation, while the overhangs and interlocking volumes shield the building from the intense summer sun. to further take advantage of the views and support an age-in-place building, there is an elevator to a large roof deck, including a telescope on the  top of the building. the design-built project was created to handle the wind, snow, fires and provide a relaxing getaway for friends and family to enjoy.

architect : doron dreksler

builder : spire architecture