After completing the design for a communal wine-making facility, architectural studio Field Architecture ventured into an aged wood home project for a couple that desired a restful refuge from urban life. Situated on Howell Mountain, the main leading concern for the firm was to make the most of the picturesque Napa Valley and its vegetative surroundings.
Field Architecture focused on the irregularities of the property site—"the slender plateau [...], the subterranean rock formations [...], the juxtaposition of forest and vineyard." As a result, the aged wood home boasts a trio of gabled roofs, a connective element of a low plinth with timber-framed volumes and a steel and wood framework that is supposed to tie all the independent elements together.
Photo Credits: Matthew Millman
Aged Wood Homes
This Gabled House by Field Architecture Makes the Most of Napa Valley
Trend Themes
1. Aged Wood Homes - The trend of using aged wood in home construction presents an opportunity for sustainable and unique design.
2. Gabled Roofs - The popularity of gabled roofs in architectural design offers a chance to create visually striking and functional homes.
3. Connective Elements - Incorporating connective elements like low plinths and timber-framed volumes can enhance the overall composition and flow of a home design.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can embrace the trend of aged wood homes to create sustainable and visually appealing structures.
2. Home Construction - The home construction industry can explore the use of gabled roofs to meet the demand for unique and visually striking homes.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate connective elements to create cohesive and visually pleasing spaces within aged wood homes.