Sun Valley Residence

Sun Valley Residence

Project location: Sun Valley, Idaho
Client: Private
Design/ Construction: 2000-2002
Project Cost: $2 million

The 4500 sf house, sited along the banks of the Bigwood River at the base of the valley, was designed as both a permanent residence for one and a vacation house for the extended family. In order to achieve a comfortable level of privacy while full and an intimate home when alone, the house is organized along two overlapping axes, each with its own stair.

The axis perpendicular to the river, used primarily by the owner, provides views of the river and immediate connections to the outside. The second, longer axis runs parallel to the river giving smaller oblique views and is used primarily by guests.