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idea with this project was to keep the
materials as close to their natural states
as possible (such as the use of walnut
for all cabinetry), to celebrate their raw
qualities and inherent beauty and to
make the project as low-maintenance as
possible."
An 8-kW solar panel array and two Tesla
wall batteries in the garage, as well as
the reuse of wood studs from an existing
structure located on the property that
was deconstructed and repurposed also
contribute to the respectful approach
that was taken with this project.
"The site includes two prominent natural
features that immediately inspired the
team as design opportunities," say
the members of Sparano + Mooney
Architecture. "The first, Emigration
Creek, is located directly to the east of
the property, integrating the site with
the stream and the sound of running
water throughout the year, and becoming
stronger in the spring during run-off
season; the position of the primary
bedroom was intentional, so that when
the sliding doors are open the occupant
is immersed in the ever-changing sound
of the stream. The second feature that
inspired us was the Wasatch Fault, over
which the home sits. A clear shift in
the volume that delineates the public
and private spaces along this axis
was integrated into the home as an
acknowledgment of this incredible force
of nature."
The home was indeed generated by
the land itself. While taking the solar
orientation and existing topography into
consideration to make the most efficient
choices without forgetting about the
aesthetic, the architects achieved a
perfectly balanced result.
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