A 48-foot-long deck spans the width of the third level, which contains the kitchen, dining area, and living room.
High ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a large outdoor patio contribute to a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience.
The cedar exterior of the building was pre-stained by a local supplier. The charcoal hue helps it disappear visually into the forest, and contrasts with the light and warm interior.
At one end of the house is the primary bedroom, which enjoys floor-to-ceiling glass views and its own porch.
Architect Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig envisioned the home slowly disappearing into its landscaped setting, amidst trees and folliage.
The home is entered from a small porch on the lower level, just to the right of a carport created by the steel-reinforced cantilevering form. The lower level is nestled into the hillside.