The Carter House is situated in a sustainable working forest. The building was conceived as a journey up through the forest canopy. At the base, a wide sheltered porch ushers you into the public spaces with short-range views into the forest floor. At the second floor, views open to the treetops and mountains beyond. The builder discovered and partially exposed a massive shale formation running downhill from the building. This happy discovery reinforces the sense of a perch in the trees.
Carter House Project: Designer: Steve Thornton; General Contractor: Neil Harrigan & Mark Schrader; Project Manager: Bud Searle; Structural Engineer, West Cost Engineers.
The Carter House.
Example of wide sheltered porches.
Public areas main floor, looking out into the forest.
Staircase and living room.
Staircase to second floor.
Staircase detail.
Staircase detail.
Office with views of the forest.
Bathroom with privacy view of forest.
Bedroom with forest view.
Staircase landing, and music room.
Staircase landing seating.