‘skyline residence’ by skylab architecture, oregon, USA all images courtesy of skylab architecture

american firm skylab architecture has recently completed the ‘skyline residence,’ a 3,300 square-foot home on a steep site overlooking the willamette valley and oregon coast range. sitting on a poured-in-place concrete plinth, two black masses rest on top of each other, perpendicular to one another with full height glazing oriented west towards the natural landscape. the private spaces are located in the upper level within a timber frame construction, while a steel assembly supports the core of the house on the first level where the maple-floored kitchen is the focal point of the public functions. stormwater is channeled to the planters before returning to the grid, reducing the cost of irrigation.

skylab architecture: skyline residence view from the street

skylab architecture: skyline residence cantilevering upper level

skylab architecture: skyline residence entrance porch

skylab architecture: skyline residence entrance

skylab architecture: skyline residence stairs and kitchen

skylab architecture: skyline residence living room

skylab architecture: skyline residence stair construction

construction timelapse

skylab architecture: skyline residence site plan

skylab architecture: skyline residence section

skylab architecture: skyline residence formal diagram