The Mountain Meadows residence uses a linear plan that follows the natural grade of its upper-valley meadow site — hugging the land rather than imposing on it.
The material combination of western red cedar and cor-ten steel creates a facade that ages gracefully in Girdwood's climate: the cedar greys over time while the steel develops its characteristic amber patina.
A sheltered entry courtyard on the north side provides a protected outdoor transition space — critical for the boot removal, gear storage, and social ritual that defines arrival at an Alaskan mountain home.
