This impressive contemporary mountain retreat was designed as a family getaway by architecture studio Cushing Terrell, located near the town of Lakeside, Montana. A couple from Texas selected this site for its privacy and solitude, as it is in a remote area high above Flathead Lake. The architects designed expansive windows in the home to take advantage of the magnificent views of the lake far below.
Not only is this home a retreat for the family, but also a place to entertain friends. The architects devised various plan arrangements, but the style that suited them best was a simple “pod” layout. This enables each pod to essentially define itself while also offering privacy to this home’s inhabitants and bringing in substantial amounts of natural light into every single nook and cranny in the place.
The pod arrangements allowed outward views of the surrounding landscape to be uniquely framed by other elements of the home. This also helped to create very intriguingly internalized “captures” of nature in the crafted garden spaces between the pods themselves.
An artist was commissioned to craft outdoor sculptures seen in a few manicured outdoor areas. Materially, the dwelling is mostly composed of aluminum storefront glass to capture views and light. There is also an abundance of natural stone and reinforced wood veneer rain screen panels to ground the structure to its rugged and rocky site. Other than occasional carpets and tiles, the floors are generally bamboo.
What We Love: This impressive contemporary mountain retreat offers beautiful design features from the exterior facade to the interior details. We are loving the magnificent views through bi-folding glass doors that opens to extend indoor-outdoor living spaces. This is the ultimate dream house for those that love to entertain in style!
Tell Us: What do you think, would this home be your idea of the perfect vacation retreat to entertain your family and friends? Let us know why or why not in the Comments below!
Note: Have a look at a couple of other spectacular home tours that we have featured from the portfolio of the architect of this project, Cushing Terrell: Wyoming farmhouse offers an exquisite mix of antiques and vintage pieces and Compact mountain home in Montana boasts sustainable features.
The kitchen cabinetry was custom-designed and installed by a local artisan. While certainly not understated in form, the project was designed to appear elusive and viewed only fleetingly at best from far below, then essentially vanish until the proper road is discovered, leading guests to the entry side of the home where by contrast, guests are greeted with a long, outstretched entry canopy designed to beckon them in warm and welcoming hospitality.
Photos: Audrey Hall
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