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Neal Creek Residence

Neal Creek Residence
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NEAL CREEK RESIDENCE

Paul McKean Architecture

LOCATION
Hood River, United States

CATEGORY
Houses

AREA
93.0 m2

PROJECT YEAR
2007

Neal Creek Residence
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Neal Creek Residence
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The Neal Creek residence treads lightly upon its surroundings, maximizing valley and water views with minimal impact to the natural environment.

The owners - windsurfing and snowboarding enthusiasts - were interested in a modest weekend retreat that would be highly efficient and ecologically minded.

Neal Creek Residence
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Neal Creek Residence
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Their wooded two-acre parcel of land presented many unique challenges including wetlands, creek protection setbacks, and floodplain restrictions.

The design solution for the two-bedroom house addresses these issues by elevating the habitable space one full floor above grade.

Neal Creek Residence
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Neal Creek Residence
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Views to the creek are enhanced from this position and the living spaces float within the tree tops.

Lifting the main space protects the house from potential flooding and brush fire damage while making way for a covered outdoor patio and much needed gear storage below.

Neal Creek Residence
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Neal Creek Residence
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At the uppermost level, a future planted roof will replace the landscape lost to the building footprint and reduces heat gain to the interior spaces.


Neal Creek Residence
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Neal Creek Residence
© Paul McKean Architecture


Neal Creek Residence
Neal Creek Residence
Neal Creek Residence

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