This project is envisioned as a full-time residence, guest house, and fully functional barn. The essence of the architecture takes cues from the rural agricultural aesthetic on one end of the spectrum and contemporary living on the other end. The conceptual goal of the project is to use the structures to illustrate the evolution of how we use materials, harness natural light, and, most importantly, create and design useful spaces, all while portraying the evolution and modernization of architectural design.

The heart of the arrival sequence is the ‘Gateway to the Meadow’. The meadow is framed by a breezeway calling out entry into the Main House and Barn while simultaneously allowing passage through to an outdoor gathering space overlooking the meadow.

BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

Architizer A+ Award Finalist

AIA Colorado Merit Award

AIA Denver Honorable Mention 

AIA Colorado / YAAG: Unbuilt Architecture Award

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