* Residential Architecture: Foster Loop House by Balance Associates Architects

Residential Architecture: Foster Loop House by Balance Associates Architects: “..Located in Mazama, Washington, USA, the site was enjoyed for many years as a campground by the family. The design minimizes impact to the environment by raising parts of the residence off the ground with small concrete piers. The entry to the house is a slightly elevated walk that leads to the entry and stair. This entry opens up to a 1 1/2 story living space and kitchen which are anchored by a centrally located fireplace and the stair. This stair leads to the “tent like” bedrooms with low walls on the second floor. Both ends of the residence have indoor/outdoor spaces. There is also a deck and elevated catwalk that runs between the trees, across a small valley, and empties onto a grassy clearing in the woods where the family used to camp..”  Extensive glazing, natural light, nature views; balconies, terraces; horizontal wood cladding, exposed wood beams and rafters; interesting interior volumes..

See our posts on three other homes by Balance Associates Architects:

• Residential Architecture: Cortes Island Residence by Balance Associates Architects
• Residential Architecture: River Bank House by Balance Associates Architects
• Residential Architecture: Wolf Creek View Cabin by Balance Associates Architects

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image: © Steve Keating Photography; article: ”Foster Loop / Balance Associates Architects” 19 Dec 2011. ArchDaily. <http://www.archdaily.com/192465&gt;

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