Custom Features
- 500 sq.ft. addition
- Clients wanted a contemplative study away from the rest of the house
- Stained concrete floors, clear vertical grain millwork, integrally colored plaster, and a copper ceiling complete the interior expression
Technical Details
- Rammed earth walls on the south and east, and a full wall of glass on the north
- Horizontal slot windows in the rammed earth walls provide framed views
- A skylight parallel to the east wall illuminates the horizontal striations of the earth layers, celebrating the inherent beauty of the materials
Awards
- 2014 Excellence Award, AIA Wyoming Chapter
- 2013 Merit Award, Detail, Custom Home Design Awards
Publications
- Wall Street Journal, April 2015
- Dezeen, December, 2016
- Arch Daily
- Homestead, 2014
- LUXE-Chicago, Dallas, Summer 2014
- JH Style, 2014
- Luxe, Spring 2014
- Mountain Living, Nov./Dec. 2012
- Archello.com, June 2019
Client Comment
"It's very appealing-we're using this ancient technology rejiggered for modern life."
—Sandra Masur, Client
Location:
Jackson, Wyoming
Architect / Designer:
CLB Architects, John Carney, Bryan James, Jen Mei
SIREWALL Expert Team: Terra Firma Builders