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The house is hidden from the road and sits on a hilltop clearing that overlooks the rolling farmland of the Mississippi River bluffs in Western Wisconsin. From this vantage point, there is a 270-degree view, with dramatic sunsets over the distant hills.

Designed for a creative couple from Los Angeles seeking a quiet retreat, this 380-square-foot sanctuary was conceived as something between a tent structure and a viewfinder: Openings draw focus to specific views across Great Oyster Bay and the Freycinet Peninsula while providing immediacy to the vegetated dunes of Dolphin Sands. From burying the utilities to paving access around the undulating terrain, Matt Williams Architects made every effort possible to minimize their encroachment on the site and blend the structure into the landscape.

Organic house cross section diagram

Organic House interior diagram

Organic House roof diagram

A skylit shower.

The bathroom features a sculptural sink and shower.

A tunnel leads from the living chamber to the private sleeping areas.

The kitchen features burners, a sink, and built-in pantry shelves.

The living room features a bench filled with small polyurethane balls that conform to the shape and weight of the sitter.