Santa Fe, NM
2011
The Butterfly House is a 1,700 square foot residence designed as a dwelling of health and repose within the surrounding high desert of north Santa Fe. The implied butterfly roof is the intersection of the Entry and Living Room, creating a spirited appearance from a distance and up-close, and orienting views from the Living Room and Patio directly to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Buckskin colored stucco blends into the surrounding earthen ridge, while utilizing accents of “harbor blue” metal corrugated panels around the Entry element and Garage recess.