Photos: Matthew Millman
The client’s ask for Skyview? A home that would feel deeply rooted in its place— modern yet warm, and fully immersed in the landscape. CLB Architects brought the vision to life in a bold, expressive way through confi dent spatial sequencing and strategic use of a material they know very well: Western Red Cedar.
Sweeping cedar ceilings and walls carve through the home like a topographic line, echoing the dramatic terrain outside. Perched on a 49-acre butte in Jackson, Wyoming, the residence claims panoramic views of the Teton Range and Sheep Mountain and is shaped by the site’s steep contours and strict height restrictions. Anchored into the hillside, the home balances groundedness and elevation, openness and shelter.
Material Continuity from Hallway to Horizon
The cedar doesn’t just blend the structure into its setting—it amplifi es the connection, creating a powerful material link between indoors and out.
“Cedar siding wraps the main level hallway and continues in the primary suite, seamlessly blurring the transition between interior and exterior spaces,” explains Bryan James AIA, the project’s lead architect.
The home makes an immediate impression in every room. An entry courtyard hugs the mountainside, offering a quiet moment of arrival before the house opens to the sky. The main-level living spaces extend outward to capture the views. Below, three bedroom suites, two bunkrooms, a lounge, and a wine cellar support a multigenerational program. A separate guesthouse with wellness amenities completes the compound.
Where Site, Material, and Relationship Align
Earth tones were used throughout to ground the design within the mountain setting. This allows the views to remain the focal point. That choice keeps the views as the focal point. Accordingly, the design avoids high-contrast colors and instead relies on materials that harmonize with the surroundings—leather, stone, walnut, and cedar—selected for durability and sensory richness. In true CLB form, Skyview is a dialogue between site, material and the people who brought it to life.
“Our relationship with the homeowner is a huge part of this story,” says Eric Logan FAIA, CLB partner. “Because of the trust and rapport that we built over the years, we were able to challenge each other and ultimately arrive at a design we all feel proud of.”
Real Cedar Specifications
GRADE: Clear Heart T&G, KD, Selected for Vertical Grain
SIZE: Nominal 1×6 nickel gap or 1/8”reveal
FASTENING: Face mounted mechanical fastening
APPLIED FINISH: Semi-transparent, low gloss
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