Buildings, sited and detailed for Alaska.

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Girdwood, AK · Residential

A current Z Architects project in Girdwood — a contemporary residence designed to capture the iconic alpenglow light that bathes the Chugach peaks in warm color at dawn and dusk.

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Homer, AK · Residential

A hilltop Homer residence that takes full advantage of Kachemak Bay ocean views — post-and-beam structure with a full-width window wall framing the bay and the Kenai Mountains beyond.

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Girdwood, AK · Residential

A contemporary mountain modern residence in Girdwood — clean geometry, exposed timber structure, and a material palette rooted in Alaska's landscape: spruce, stone, and weathered steel.

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Girdwood, AK · Commercial & Hospitality

A geothermal-fed Nordic spa complex at the base of Alyeska Resort — a sequence of hot pools, cold plunges, saunas, and steam rooms engineered for year-round subarctic use.

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Girdwood, AK · Residential

A precision-built single-family cabin in the Girdwood rainforest — mono-pitch roof, cedar and steel materiality, and a living green roof over the carport that disappears into the hillside.

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Merrill Field, Anchorage, AK · Aviation

A modern bush aviation terminal and hangar facility at Merrill Field — clear-span steel structure, passenger lounge, and operations center for Alaska's premier remote wilderness air service.

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Homer, AK · Residential

A contemporary hilltop residence above Kachemak Bay with panoramic views of the Homer Spit and Kenai Mountains — passive solar design and coastal wind engineering.

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Girdwood, AK · Additions & Remodels

An AIA Alaska award-recognized residential addition in Girdwood — a contemporary volume addition connecting to an existing timber-frame home with matching materials and a continuous roofline.

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Anchorage, AK · Residential

A contemporary Anchorage residence — heavy timber accents, full-width south-facing glazing framing Chugach Range views, and a living green roof over the garage.

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Southcentral Alaska · Additions & Remodels

A portfolio of residential additions and remodels across Southcentral Alaska — from kitchen renovations to whole-house additions, each integrating new construction with existing structures.

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Ruth Glacier, Alaska Range, AK · Backcountry

A complete structural restoration and expansion of the historic Sheldon Mountain House on the Ruth Glacier — engineered for extreme alpine conditions with no road access, total off-grid operation.

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Anchorage Hillside, AK · Residential

A hillside residence anchored to bedrock with helical piers — floor-to-ceiling Anchorage city views, thermally broken steel connections, and a dramatically cantilevered upper deck.

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Anchorage Hillside, AK · Additions & Remodels

A full interior renovation of an Anchorage hillside home — open-plan kitchen and living redesign, updated glazing, new millwork, and a refined material palette of stone, oak, and steel.

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Anchorage, AK · Additions & Remodels

A complete kitchen renovation in Anchorage — custom painted maple cabinetry, integrated appliances, quartz countertops, and a kitchen island that doubles as a dining bar for four.

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Girdwood, AK · Commercial & Hospitality

A glass solarium dining addition for Girdwood's beloved Jack Sprat restaurant — passive solar design maximizing mountain views with steel structure and full-height glazing.

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Anchorage, AK · Residential

A contemporary hillside residence on the Anchorage bench with sweeping Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm views — thermally broken steel connections, triple glazing, and a cantilevered deck over the slope.

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Girdwood, AK · Residential

A timber-frame mountain home on a Girdwood hillside with commanding Turnagain Arm views — engineered for extreme snow loads and coastal wind with triple-glazed wall systems.

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Girdwood, AK · Additions & Remodels

A contemporary addition expanding an existing Girdwood residence — new covered outdoor living space, updated envelope, and a studio-garage volume with south-facing clerestory.

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Girdwood, AK · Residential

Compact A-frame cabins in Girdwood — the classic A-frame typology updated with modern insulation, triple-pane glazing, and radiant floor heat for subarctic performance.

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Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK · Commercial & Hospitality

Japanese-inspired fine dining within the Hotel Alyeska — custom millwork, glass art panels, and a serene interior that contrasts the dramatic mountain exterior.

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Girdwood, AK · Civic

A new timber-frame community church in Girdwood — built primarily by volunteer labor, drawing on Pacific Northwest vernacular timber traditions with a dramatically lit sanctuary volume.

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Girdwood, AK · Residential

A refined single-family residence in the Girdwood valley — cedar cladding, passive solar orientation, and a sheltered arctic entry sequence.

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Girdwood, AK · Additions & Remodels

A substantial addition to an existing Girdwood residence — heavy timber framing connecting the new volume to the original structure with matching cedar cladding.

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Girdwood, AK · Residential

A meadow-sited Girdwood residence at the valley's upper bench — long low massing following the site contour, cedar and cor-ten steel cladding, sheltered entry courtyard.

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Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK · Commercial & Hospitality

Custom glass art and entry signage for Sakura Restaurant at Hotel Alyeska — fused and slumped glass panels by a local Alaskan artist, integrated into the entry sequence and interior divider walls.

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Anchorage, AK · Commercial & Hospitality

A modern vision care clinic in Anchorage — diffused natural lighting optimized for eye care, patient-focused interior layout, and integrated diagnostic equipment planning.

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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage, AK · Civic

Public interpretive education hall at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center — heavy timber arches, exposed wood trusses, and a visitor experience designed around Alaska's bison herd.

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Eagle River, AK · Additions & Remodels

A carefully integrated addition to an existing Eagle River log home — matching round log construction, new great room with vaulted ceiling, and a covered outdoor connection.

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Girdwood, AK · Residential

A double-gabled Girdwood residence — exposed timber structure, warm interior palette of spruce and stone, and a south-facing great room that opens to a covered deck.

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Girdwood, AK · Residential

A residential annex with an iconic timber bell tower in Girdwood — the tower serves as a site landmark and a structural expression of the craftsmanship that defines Z Architects' residential work.

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Girdwood, AK · Aviation

Clear-span steel hangar and operations base for Chugach Powder Guides heli-ski operations — engineered for heavy snow loads, aircraft storage, and year-round mountain guide logistics.

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Pedersen Lagoon, Kenai Fjords NP, AK · Backcountry

An award-winning wilderness lodge at the edge of Kenai Fjords National Park — helical pier foundations protecting the sensitive coastal ecosystem, net-zero energy operation.

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Girdwood, AK · Residential

A refined Girdwood mountain home with exposed timber structure and a material palette of local stone and cedar — oriented to maximize passive solar gain through the Alaskan winter.

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Girdwood, AK · Multi-Family Residential

An 18-unit condominium development in the Girdwood resort village — contemporary mountain architecture with structured parking below grade.

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Girdwood, AK · Residential

A compact Girdwood valley residence — lap cedar siding, a covered entry porch, and an open living plan oriented toward south mountain views.

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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage, AK · Civic

Public restroom facility at AWCC's bears exhibit — timber-frame construction matched to campus material language, composting toilets, minimal utility connections.

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Girdwood, AK · Master Planning & Development

A master-planned mixed-use development node in the Girdwood resort village core — hotel, restaurant, and retail pads arranged around a central pedestrian plaza with views to the Chugach Range.

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Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK · Commercial & Hospitality

Fine dining at 2,200 feet elevation accessible only by aerial tram — dramatic mountain panorama with floor-to-ceiling glazing and custom timber ceiling structure.

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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage, AK · Civic

Outdoor interpretive boardwalk and covered viewing structures at AWCC — designed for year-round wildlife observation with timber framing and minimal site impact.

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Girdwood, AK · Residential

A compact ski-in/ski-out cabin at the base of Alyeska's lower mountain — efficient floor plan with integrated boot room, gear storage, and a south-facing loft with mountain views.

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Girdwood, AK · Multi-Family Residential

A six-unit townhouse row in Girdwood — individual entries, covered ski and gear storage, and a mountain community material language.

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Interior Alaska · Residential

A subarctic residence in Interior Alaska designed for sustained -60°F operation — R-80 walls, triple-pane glazing, mechanical vestibule airlock, and a ground source heat pump with biomass backup.

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Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK · Civic

Micro-hydro turbine installation and mechanical housing for Alyeska Resort's on-site renewable energy program — engineered for year-round freeze-thaw operation.

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Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK · Commercial & Hospitality

Custom exterior and interior signage for Seven Glaciers Restaurant at elevation 2,200 feet — weathering steel letterforms designed for extreme wind, ice, and UV exposure of the upper mountain.

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Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK · Commercial & Hospitality

Private event and meeting suite at the Hotel Alyeska — custom Alaskan cherry and mahogany door joinery, engineered for high-volume seasonal resort use.

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Judd Lake, Talachulitna River, AK · Backcountry

A remote luxury heli-ski and fishing lodge complex on Judd Lake — biomass heating, timber frame cabins, and a main lodge engineered for extreme Alaska Range conditions.

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Girdwood, AK · Residential

A compact rainforest cabin at the edge of the Girdwood tree line — board-and-batten cedar cladding, standing seam metal roof, and a deeply sheltered porch for year-round outdoor living.

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Judd Lake, Talachulitna River, AK · Backcountry

Aerial and exterior documentation of the complete Tordrillo Mountain Lodge campus — main lodge, Moose Hall, guest cabins, helipads, and float-plane dock on the shore of Judd Lake.

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Girdwood, AK · Multi-Family Residential

Attached townhouse units in the Girdwood resort village — individual covered entries, ski storage, and south-facing glazing for passive solar gain.

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Girdwood, AK · Commercial & Hospitality

Purpose-built roastery and retail cafe for Kaladi Brothers Coffee in Girdwood — glazed corner entry, neutral wood and glass material palette, and a covered outdoor seating deck.

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Kenai Peninsula, AK · Commercial & Hospitality

Rustic timber-frame commercial conversion on the Kenai Peninsula — exposed post-and-beam structure with custom bar millwork and a regional vernacular material palette.

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Girdwood, AK · Master Planning & Development

Commercial mixed-use strip development in the Girdwood resort village core — retail storefronts, covered walkways, and a mountain vernacular facade.

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Judd Lake, Talachulitna River, AK · Backcountry

The communal dining and gathering hall at Tordrillo Mountain Lodge — heavy timber great room with a massive stone fireplace, exposed rafter tails, and panoramic views of Judd Lake and the Talachulitna River valley.

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Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK · Civic

Structural rehabilitation of Alyeska Resort's avalanche control artillery mount — reengineered concrete pad, new anchor system, weathering steel housing for upper mountain conditions.

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Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK · Civic

Ski lift operations and maintenance barn for Alyeska Resort's Chair 6 terminal — engineered for heavy equipment access, extreme snow loads, and year-round mountain operations.

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Judd Lake, Talachulitna River, AK · Backcountry

Five individual guest cabins at Tordrillo Mountain Lodge — compact timber-frame structures with sleeping loft, wood stove, and private outhouse, each sited for views across Judd Lake to the Alaska Range.

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Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK · Civic

Mountain operations equipment storage for Alyeska Resort — clear-span steel structure engineered for 175 psf snow loads with oversized doors for groomer and snowcat access.