In the process of designing a residence and workshop for a Salt Maker, I felt it was vital to put myself in his position and imagine what design elements he would want incorporated into his residence in order to incorporate his personality into the program. While studying his personality, I made the decision to make his residence a modern style cabin. Upon picking a site, the top of the cliff near the waterfall seemed best as it provides incredible views of the entire preserve and surrounding mountains. I allowed the contours of the land to develop the structure's form, and made the most recent plan one floor in an effort to save on square footage and make the residence practical. The focus of the home has become about practicality, maximizing the amazing views, and incorporating solar panels into the roof design in an effort to keep the Salt Maker off the power grid.
The first set of photos shows the first study model of his house on the chosen site, and the second shows the beginning of a set of roof iterations that I am currently working on. Each roof would be elevated at an angle of 30 degrees, face directly south, and would be supported by timber framing.
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