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a wooden house sitting on top of a lush green field

Mountain Retreat House

Mountain Retreat House

Mountain Retreat House

Agriculture sector

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Sarah Chen Architecture

Agriculture sector

LOCATION
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
CATEGORY
Commercial
YEAR
2024

Perched on a steep hillside, this retreat house was designed for a family seeking escape from urban life without sacrificing modern comfort. The design minimises site disturbance while maximising the dramatic views, creating a series of interconnected pavilions that step down the slope following the natural contours of the land.

a house with steps leading up to it
a house with steps leading up to it
a house with steps leading up to it
A house with a windmill in the front yard
A house with a windmill in the front yard
A house with a windmill in the front yard
a small cabin sits on a grassy hill next to a body of water
a small cabin sits on a grassy hill next to a body of water
a small cabin sits on a grassy hill next to a body of water
a small cabin in the woods with a picnic table
a small cabin in the woods with a picnic table
a small cabin in the woods with a picnic table

Local stone and weathering steel anchor the building to its site, while expansive glass walls frame specific views of the valley and distant peaks. The layout separates public and private spaces across different levels, with the main living area cantilevered over the slope to create a sense of floating above the landscape. Sustainable systems include geothermal heating and rainwater collection.

A house in the woods with a bicycle parked in front of it
A house in the woods with a bicycle parked in front of it
A house in the woods with a bicycle parked in front of it
a black and white photo of a gazebo
a black and white photo of a gazebo
a black and white photo of a gazebo
white metal frame glass building
white metal frame glass building
white metal frame glass building
a large glass ceiling with many windows
a large glass ceiling with many windows
a large glass ceiling with many windows

A 24-story residential and commercial complex that integrates urban living with nature through cascading gardens and energy-efficient systems.

white and gray building near green trees under white clouds during daytime
white and gray building near green trees under white clouds during daytime
white and gray building near green trees under white clouds during daytime
clear glass building under blue sky during daytime
clear glass building under blue sky during daytime
clear glass building under blue sky during daytime
low angle photo of metal building
low angle photo of metal building
low angle photo of metal building
A large white building with a large glass window
A large white building with a large glass window
A large white building with a large glass window

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