Ravine Residence, Melbourne, Iowa Residence, US Residential Building, American Architecture Photos
Ravine Residence in Melbourne, Iowa
Nov 30, 2023
Design: BNIM
Location: Melbourne, Iowa, USA
Photos by Kelly Callewaert
Ravine Residence, Iowa, USA
Located on acreage in rural Iowa, the Ravine Residence draws its inspiration from the topography and vegetation of its forested site to create an experience of living within the landscape.
Its primary gesture, a transparent social space elevated in the tree canopy, bridges the ravine below. This social space serves as the core of the house, connecting the entry sequence on the west to the bedrooms on the opposite bank.
As the house wraps through the undulating site, it presents a collection of carefully curated experiences. Axial views intersect layers of nature and light, glass and wood.
Fleeting reflections and expansive vistas blur the boundaries between interior and exterior. Rigorous detailing and a restrained material palette create a taught canvas for the play of light and shadow throughout the course of days and seasons.
Through these experiences, a family engages in a mutable dialog between house and site.
Architects: BNIM – https://www.bnim.com/
Photographers: Kelly Callewaert
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Address: Iowa, United States of America
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