Finished in 2012 by a firm named Carney Logan Burke Architects, the Butte Residence is an exceptional home that was built at an exceptional location. Featuring breathtaking views of the National Parks and Teton Mountain Range found in Jackson, Wyoming, the abode was constructed on a 38-acre lot, on a butte, and it looks like an absolute delight to inhabit.
This house was designed to blend in easily with its surroundings, which is why it embraces its topography seamlessly. Inside, the living areas boast a mix of modern minimalism and traditional western elements complemented by plenty of natural light that highlights the owner’s impressive collection of modern sculptures and art pieces.
Highly versatile, the residence is divided into several volumes that function differently. For example, some areas open up completely in order to provide majestic panoramas, while others take on a more sheltered and conservative look in order to maintain privacy. Amenities include fireplaces, a large dining table for 8, modern kitchen appliances and an elegant piano.
From the Carney Logan Burke Architects:
The 38-acre site for this house and artist studio is located on an extraordinary site on a butte in Jackson, Wyoming. The site overlooks the confluence of the Snake and Gros Ventre Rivers and commands panoramic views of the Teton Mountain Range and National Parks.
The design was driven by the desire to capitalize on the potential of this site while weaving the architecture of the buildings into the topography, maintaining a modest profile on the skyline. In addition, the owner, a collector of contemporary art and sculpture, desired architecture with character and materiality that respects western tradition but embraces abstract, clean, light-filled spaces.
By organizing the program in a series of volumes that range across the site, individual spaces open to varied views and access points; from dramatic sweeping vistas to intimate, secluded experiences within the trees.
Gently curving roof forms separately capture public and private functions within the residential program. Springing from and returning to the topography of the site, the roof profile mimics the soft shape of the butte and creates a series of protective canopies that provide shelter in the harsh western landscape.