US firm CLB Architects has completed a family retreat near Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park wrapped in black steel that is intended to rust as it ages.
Located on the shore of Snake River, the Riverbend house is a family's secondary residence at the foot of the Teton mountain range.
Riverbend house sits at the foot of the Teton mountains in Wyoming
Set amongst 18 acres (7.28 hectares) of rugged wilderness, the home is described by CLB Architects as a "quiet platform set amidst the trees".
The 6,257-square-foot (581-square-metre) property is split into two volumes that run perpendicular to one another and are joined by a common terrace in between.
The residence was designed by CLB Architects to be a quiet retreat in the wilderness CLB Architects chose to raise the ground floor of the home six feet (1.83 metres) above the surrounding grade, providing residents better views of the landscape.
Along the side of the building that faces the river, the balcony steps down gradually to meet the ground.
A large expanse of glass runs the length of the main living area
"A careful study of the relationship between the site, river, and mountain views beyond led the architects to elevate the main floor [...] six feet above the natural ground plane," explained the Wyoming-based firm.
"The result is architecture that engages with its riverine and mountain setting."
The home is split into two volumes: the larger for the owners and the smaller for guests
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