Rehkamp Larson Architects has designed this rustic rural retreat nestled in southwestern Wisconsin’s unique Driftless Area of sweeping farmland and river valley. This home offers a serene getaway from city life, surrounded by tree trees and rolling hills.
Materials are durable, raw, and authentic: Corten steel wrapped around the base of the house will change to a rusty patina as it weathers, its metal roof draws inspiration from local barns, and the exterior siding is reclaimed Ipe wood from an old highway sound barrier in Chicago.
Project Team: Architect: Rehkamp Larson | Contractor: Bad Axe Log Homes | Interior Design: Brooke Voss Design
Salvaged siding is carried through to the interior and mixes with locally-milled Douglas fir, darkened steel, and concrete tile floors to create a modern, refined space with a utilitarian aesthetic.
The main level’s open floor plan flows outside, with great views from the porches and access to all sides of the site – perfect for weekend gatherings. A workshop tailored toward the homeowner’s passion for biking and Nordic skiing is equipped with an overhead glass door for great natural light and an easy in-and-out.
Personal elements are thoughtfully incorporated throughout the house: a much-loved road bike as art above the main stair; a side pantry for organic cooking; places for books; and firewood storage for the living room’s wood-burning stove. This is a house meant to settle into the landscape for generations.
What We Love: This rustic rural retreat offers an eye-pleasing aesthetic, designed with the inviting warmth of wood throughout. The rolling hills of lush greenery surround this home, creating an idyllic setting for rest and relaxation. From outside to inside, we are loving the details of this home and the peaceful atmosphere that it offers for its inhabitants.
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Photos: Scott Amundson Photography
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