"Perched on the crest of a butte in Jackson, Wyoming, the new Skyview residence by CLB feels less like a house and more like a bridge between earth and sky. Surrounded by the Teton Range to the north and Sheep Mountain to the east, the home seems to hover over the valley, an effect heightened by its careful placement on the steep, sloping terrain."
"The homeowner, an East Coast native with a fondness for her stately New York residence, wanted something different for the family's western escape - something more tactile, warm, and reflective of the rugged landscape. CLB responded with a design that embraces contrasts: protection and openness, quiet retreat and sweeping drama. As Logan notes, "You get to occupy the space between contrasts and enjoy them both. The house sits between the quiet, contemplative courtyard, and expansive views to the valley below.""
Skyview sits on a crested butte above Jackson, Wyoming, suspended visually between the Teton Range and Sheep Mountain and sited on steep slopes to maximize panorama. The design combines natural materials, timeless craftsmanship, and sustainable systems to serve as a multigenerational retreat for a New York family. The project prioritized collaboration between client and architect, balancing the homeowner's desire for tactile warmth with a Western aesthetic. Local height restrictions drove a stepped-into-hillside plan anchored by a sheltered courtyard. A north–south axis organizes spaces as the main level floats above the valley, extending living areas outward to capture mountain views.
Read at Design Milk
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]