For this new single-family house and ADU in Hood River, we sought to integrate the new program with the existing site. To negotiate the slope, we allowed the topography to define the structural datums - the second floor serves as the point of entry for the main house on the south, street-facing side, while the first floor serves the ADU and acts as the point of entry for the north, nature-facing side. A third story, which serves the bedrooms of the main house, gives vantage to the surrounding landscape. A shed roofs cap the bedrooms and slope up to the west, bringing in plentiful light and views. The top floor extends out to provide protected outdoor areas for the two living areas below. These two decks function as all-season outdoor ‘rooms’ which capture the gorge views and are integrated into the living spaces.
LOCATION
Hood River, OR
SIZE
House: 2,900 SF
ADU: 780 SF
STATUS
Completed 2021
BUILDER
Ethan Beck Homes