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Frankel Residence

Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland

FRANKEL RESIDENCE

TVA Architects

ARCHITECTS
TVA Architects

CATEGORY
Houses

LOCATION
Sisters, United States

PROJECT YEAR
2006

AREA
3200.0 ft2

PHOTOGRAPH
Stephen Cridland

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Located on a 40-acre parcel of agricultural land in arid Central Oregon, the Frankel home is oriented to capture the magnificent views of the

Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland
Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland
Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland

Three Sisters Mountains to the west and Mount Jefferson to the north.

The home sits on a constructed plinth, 30-inches above the existing ground plane, and is organized around sheltered patios and outdoor living spaces.

Two fireplace chimneys soar above the horizontal composition and provide a visual landmark from afar, and the stucco-clad pavilions that make up the composition are tied together with glazed passageways.

Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland
Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland
Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland

A double alee of Swedish Aspen runs the length of the major landscape element and ties the composition together.

Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland
Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland


Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland
Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland
Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland
Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland
Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland
Frankel Residence
© Stephen Cridland

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