West Highland Trail House
Wilson, Wyoming

Permitted 2024

Design Team
Brian Messana, Toby O’Rorke, Viktor Nassli and Hanna Medve

Collaborators
Structural Engineer: Silman
Facade Consultant: MW-Skins
Mechanical Engineer: Energy 1
Civil Engineer: Valley West Engineering
Landscape Design: Agrostis
Lighting Designer: Sighte Studio

With a sedum roof, the wood exterior of the unassuming, low-impact, three-bedroom house is darkened with shou sugi ban so the structure blends amid the forest. Upon entering,  a large picture window reveals a 21-foot-square interior courtyard, immediately conveying the home’s calming and restorative connection with nature. Another wide picture window spans the front elevation so the great room looks out to the extended covered porch, meadow and views. Except for the bathrooms, the interior is clad entirely in oak with a large stone fireplace to create a soothing cocooning effect.

Renderings by Sora

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