The private outdoor spa includes a hot tub, wood-burning sauna, claw foot tub, and shower.
The redwood tree in the middle of the house is still growing, so at some point the inner atrium will have to be trimmed to accommodate the expanding trunk, although Rossman says luckily, that won’t “take place in our lifetime.”
All the rooms flow into one another in this open-concept floor plan.
The redwood tree, a.k.a “the keeper of the house,” as Rossman calls it, is visible no matter where you are inside.
The pool and patio overlook untouched wilderness—through which moose and elk often wander—offering a spectacular balance between luxury amenities and a connection with nature.
The thermally modified ash siding and Western red cedar fascia are designed to withstand the elements. The precision of prefabrication ensures that each piece of the structure fits together, limiting energy loss.
The bedrooms on the upper floor have framed views of the landscape and ample built-in millwork.
A small study area is located in the loft on the mezzanine level; it is both a destination within the house and a perch from which to enjoy the natural light and surrounding vistas.
The kitchen features white oak cabinetry custom-designed by the Turkel Design team. The layout is designed to allow for social gathering while cooking in the kitchen, and embraces the spectacular views.
The beautifully crafted timber beams and ceiling appear to fly through the clerestory windows. emphasizing the connection between inside and out.
The primary en suite features a soaking tub and shower facing a floor-to-ceiling window that creates an illusion of being outdoors. The timber joinery echoes the materiality of the cabinetry in the kitchen.
A reading nook in the primary bedroom suite benefits from direct access to the patio.
The dramatic primary bedroom suite occupies an entire corner of the home, and is completely glazed on two sides to offer uncompromised access to the spectacular views.
The home features resort-style amenities, including a pool surrounded by loungers, two fire pits and an outdoor entertaining area.
Looking out from the kitchen island to the great room offers a 270-degree view of the surrounding landscape. “You stand in the kitchen and can track the ridge line all the way around,” says Bob. “You see how the light moves within the space in this magical, harmonious way.”
Retractable lift-and-slide glass walls on either side of the great room blur the boundaries between interior and exterior space. “Fresh air moves through the house pretty much year-round,” says Bob. “Even in the winter, we have windows open because we get so much solar gain from the amount of glass and the reflection off the snow.”
The kitchen sits beneath the open mezzanine level. Additional bedrooms are enclosed on this upper level, giving them a cozy, private feeling.
The great room features a double-height wall of glass, lounge area with a fireplace, and a dining zone. “Each room has these incredible views of the landscape around us,” says homeowner Bob Bridger. “There’s no place that is significantly better than another. They’re all special in their own ways.”
The 4,200-square-foot home by Turkel Design balances top-quality natural materials and cutting-edge contemporary design with the ease of construction, expedited timeline, and cost benefits of prefab.
LA's skyline is distantly visible from the second floor.
A sandstone fireplace heats the living room.
The timber-clad home steps down a wooded hillside with three levels, thee decks, and a series of terraced planters.
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