This residence and nearby guest house for a principal of Carney Logan Burke Architects are meant to sensitively respond to their setting: a forested site that looks toward a verdant valley and towering peaks.

The Fish Creek Compound is located on a five-acre (two-hectare) site in western Wyoming, near the village of Wilson. Consisting of a main home and a guest house, the compound serves as a personal residence of firm principal John Carney and his wife.
Creating a home that embraced the natural context was a guiding concern. The gently sloping, forested site features a seasonal stream and clear views of the Sleeping Indian, a mountain peak to the east.

"The thick understory of berries, wildflowers and other vegetation attracts abundant wildlife, which is a constant reminder of the unique qualities of this very special landscape," said Carney Logan Burke Architects, a studio based in Jackson, Wyoming.
"The goal of the design was to create a compound in harmony with nature, where multiple generations of the architect's extended family could gather and experience the wonders of the site, while also serving as an intimate home for two."
The project was completed in two phases over the course of five years. The 950-square-foot (88-square-metre) guesthouse was finished first, which gave the architect time to fully understand all of the conditions of the site, including weather patterns and quality of light, before designing the main home.

The guest house...