Sparano + Mooney Architecture designs the new Wabi Sabi residence that is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is designed with a cantilevered envelope in two forms complete with blackened cedar over a canyon. It was completed two years ago and sits on top of a nine-acre lot on the Wasatch Range.
There are three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms that take over two volumes. It invites bright natural light with the floor-to-ceiling glaze ends overlooking the beautiful landscapes. The studio speaks about the design, noting that "We wanted to touch lightly on the site, so the home cantilevers over the site, is grounded at the entrance, and then floats over the landscape as you move through the home. his projection helped us to minimize the impact on this natural site and reduce excavation."
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Cedar Homes
- Designing residential homes with cedar helps achieve a rustically beautiful look while minimizing the impact on natural sites.
- Cantilevered Envelopes
- The use of cantilevered envelopes in residential homes provides an exciting design opportunity, complete with stunning landscapes and natural light.
- Floor-to-ceiling Glaze Ends
- Using floor-to-ceiling glaze ends in new home builds helps invite natural light and beautiful landscapes, creating an atmosphere of beauty and sophistication.
Where This Applies
- Residential Construction
- The construction industry could use this trend to advertise the use of cedar as a structural and aesthetic option in designing homes to reduce excavation and preserve natural sites.
- Architectural Design
- A new market can branch out by architectural design companies offering cantilevered envelopes and floor-to-ceiling glaze ends to clients for new home builds.
- Rustic Building Materials
- Rustic building materials are being embraced by the residential construction and design industries, resulting in an increased demand for aesthetically appealing and eco-friendly materials like cedar and glass.
