The Hostetler Residence is a straightforward expression of northern domestic architecture — a building that performs well, wears its materials honestly, and makes the most of its south-facing site orientation.
The arctic entry vestibule is a full airlock sequence: outer door, insulated transition space, inner door — a spatial device that eliminates direct cold-air infiltration into the main living space and provides a dedicated zone for wet gear and boots.
Western red cedar cladding is left to weather naturally — a material choice that will grey over time and integrate the building into the surrounding forest.
