# Meadow Valley Residences The Mazama House Features a Raised Living Pavilion By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mazama-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/12/13/mazama-house-by-finne-architects/) & [finne](http://www.finne.com/) Finne Architects designed the 'Mazama House,' a contemporary wooden residence located in the secluded Methow Valley of Washington State. The house is characterized by two volumes; the first being a two-storey bedroom wing, anchored to the ground, and the second being an [elevated pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cadree-perche), raised by several steel columns, that houses the living area. The pavilion allows for better access to the surrounding views, most notably the [meadow the residence is built upon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-meadow), and protects the living area from the three to four feet of snow that Methow Valley experiences during the winter. The rooftop of the pavilion, which is made of [exposed wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-house), switches direction at each end, enhancing the sense of "lightness" that was introduced by elevating the volume in the first place. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contemporary Wooden Residences:** Exploring innovative designs and materials for modern wooden houses can lead to disruptive innovations in sustainable and eco-friendly architecture. - **Raised Living Pavilions:** Designing raised living pavilions using steel columns can create unique living spaces that offer better views and protection from extreme weather conditions. - **Secluded Residential Locations:** Developing residences in secluded locations like the Methow Valley can provide an opportunity for serene and nature-immersed living experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Architectural Design:** Architectural firms can explore new designs and materials to create contemporary wooden residences, incorporating raised living pavilions for unique living experiences. - **Construction:** The construction industry can innovate by using steel columns to build raised living pavilions, creating resilient and climate-resistant structures in secluded residential locations. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can focus on creating residential communities in secluded, nature-filled areas to provide tranquil and exclusive living options for buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern cedar homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadowlark.md) - [Perched Grassy Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-house.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md) - [Elevated Forest Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-river-valley-lookout.md) - [External Walkway Pavilion-Style Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-lane-house.md) - [Minimal Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caju-house.md) - [Mountain Courtyard Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-house.md) - [Nature-Immersed Creative Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-creek-workhops-house.md) - [Residential Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avber-house.md)