The Rambler

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The team thoughtfully zoned all of the\nsite\u2019s areas, maximizing space for an abundant vegetable garden, a future shop\nbuilding, and opportunities to gather around the fire pit. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The overarching design\nconcept emerged from a solid rectangular volume running east to west across the\nsite like a typical one-story rambler. Sections of the volume have been carved\naway to create gathering spaces and open axial views, and additional\nperforations draw in light and provide natural ventilation while still\nmaintaining privacy. The home examines the relationship of ground-to-roof\nplanes as it stretches horizontally, emphasizing its connection with earth. The\nsingular vertical element that disrupts its overall horizontal nature is a\nsite-cast fireplace and chimney that marks the heart of the living space where\nfamily gathers and music is written and played. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Strong connections\nbetween the interior and exterior spaces are evident throughout, especially\nwhere brick screen walls extend into the surrounding landscape and create\nsemi-enclosed rooms. The landscape itself is invited up to the perimeter walls\nand, in cases like the entry garden, directly into the center of the home.\nLow-maintenance materials that age gracefully are critical components of the\nproject. Douglas firs that made way for the home were milled and dried during\nconstruction and were used for the roof plane\u2019s finish lid, open shelves in the\nkitchen, and a custom coffee table. Cedar milled on-site was used to create the\nmain entry door, benches, and a privacy fence to the east. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Like the owner, the lead\nbuilder grew up near the site and maintains connections that stretch back\ngenerations. The team identified more than 30 local collaborators to make The\nRambler a truly local effort. Last summer, the client hosted a celebration to\nrecognize the more than 80 individuals that helped realize her home. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThis is a beautifully\ndesigned house with a small budget,\u201d noted the jury. \u201cIt demonstrates that good\ndesign does not have to rely on a significant cost per square foot but rather\nusing all resources available. In this case, the resources were community\nmembers and local artists.\u201d - Jury comment"]]]]},"title":"Project Highlights"},{"title":"Framework for Design Excellence","body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6077668-framework-for-design-excellence","target","_new"]],["strong"],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The "],[0,[0],1,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"],[0,[],0," represents the defining principles of good design in the 21st century. 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