Retreat

Torcuato House Pavilion - Besonías Almeida arquitectos

"The buildings recall the agricultural forms of the local built environment, but as is our nature in our designs, we sought to take that context and evolve it to a more emphatic modern language. We sought to design something that was exquisitely proportioned in a quiet, agricultural way." –Tom Kundig, Design Principal

A Design Within Reach bed is steps away from a Second Floor sink by Duravit that’s outfitted with an Essence Grohe faucet. Benjamin Moore’s Templeton Gray is painted on the master bathroom’s wood paneling.

Says Kundig, “The clients are great parents and are always undertaking adventures as a mindful, deliberate way of developing memories as a family.”

The courtyard-facing side of the garage provides an overhang for a multifunctional playroom or entertainment space.

The master bedroom, kids' bedrooms, and den are ensconced in the

A television is mounted on a pivoting wall that can either face the indoors or out toward the courtyard, emphasizing the entertainment aspect of the home.

In the summer months, the pool provides a welcome respite from the heat.

The walls of the bar open up, giving it a playful

Wood siding salvaged from an old barn in Spokane, Washington, was repurposed for the project.

A sliding mesh screen glides over the fireplace, which features a built-in cubby for a stockpile of wood.

The living room features glass walls that open up to the scenery, eliminating the barrier between interior and exterior.

The interior living room, on the reverse of the double-sided fireplace.

The outdoor living/dining room with double-sided fireplace.

Nestled into the surrounding forest against a dramatic backdrop.

At night, the quiet drama of the shed roof's angles glows against the darkened forest.

Glass Farmhouse | Olson Kundig