Divine House

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Overlooking a dramatic bend\nof Oregon\u2019s McKenzie River, the Divine House is a case study in crafting a compact,\nwell-built structure. Built over a year by a small team of local carpenters\nwith only the most basic elemental materials, the Divine House explores the area in\nwhich familiar form and construction methods intersect with modern detailing\nand future resilience. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"With a rectangular\nfootprint and a gable roof featuring deep overhangs, the home is directly\norganized down the centerline of the plan. Its northern half contains the\nsmaller and more cellular programs: a carport, entry, combination guest room and\nstudy, and the primary bedroom. The opposing half, which includes the living\nand dining areas, kitchen, and adjoining covered deck, is entirely open. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Interior spaces are defined\nby a series of \u201csolid\u201d volumes that support multiple routes and unrestricted\nmovement throughout the home. The positioning of these volumes reinforces the\norganization and helps establish the distinct spatial character of each half.\nThe result is a compact 1,500-square-foot plan with large living and outdoor\nspace on one level that allows the owner to age in place before passing the\nhome down to his children."]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022This design exemplifies\nthe ambition of a simple and modestly scaled home elevated to notable levels of\ndesign by a commitment to craft and materiality.\u0022 - Jury comment "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The team understood the\nintended legacy of the home from the outset and envisioned it as a 200-year or\nmore structure. To that end, the construction methods and material palette are\nrobust and require little maintenance. Perhaps the home\u2019s most prominent\nfeature is its corrugated metal roof, which sits above a grid of battens that\nalso functions as outriggers on the gable ends. Downspouts were purposely\nomitted, allowing water to flow directly off the roof\u2019s corners to be collected\nin a below-grade catch basin. The exterior, designed to reduce thermal bridging\nand offer protection from wildfire, is clad in black pine-tarred cedar."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The material theme\ncontinues inside, but with plain-sawn white oak boards finished with simple\nhardwax oil in place of cedar. Throughout, a lowered array of joists adds an\nair of intimacy to the spaces, giving the home a robust sculptural quality\nwhile also boosting thermal performance. The team of carpenters completed\nnearly all of the required work, from rough framing through finish\ncarpentry. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThis design exemplifies\nthe ambition of a simple and modestly scaled home elevated to notable levels of\ndesign by a commitment to craft and materiality,\u201d said the jury. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Divine House sits quietly\nin the rural and rugged Oregon landscape. Decidedly low tech, it exemplifies\nthe potential of slow architecture. "]]]]}