The Ranch Mine

Shadowbox Residence

Shadowbox Residence 

The Ranch Mine

Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio
Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio

ARCHITECTS
The Ranch Mine

INTERIOR DECOR
The Lifestyled Co

ARCHITECT
Cavin Costello

MANUFACTURERS
Harvia, Kohler, Weather Shield

BUILDER
Wood Roots Construction

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Eclipse Engineering

MPE ENGINEER
Sequoia Trail Engineers

PHOTOGRAPHS
Dan Ryan Studio

AREA
3488 Ft²

YEAR
2024

LOCATION
Whitefish, United States

CATEGORY
Residential Architecture, Houses

Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio

Text description provided by architect.

Near the Rocky Mountains of Northwest Montana, an hour south of the Canadian border lies the city of Whitefish, Montana. 

The area is known for the bountiful pine trees, the crystal clear rivers and lakes, and of course the towering mountains and awe-inspiring glaciers.

Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio
Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio

‘Shadowbox’ was designed by Montana Architect Cavin Costello of The Ranch Mine to be a sanctuary where modern luxury meets natural splendor, offering a one-of-a-kind retreat in the heart of Montana's wilderness.

Inspired by the crisscrossing mountains that form the nearby glacial valleys of Glacier National Park, Shadow Box's silhouette captures the essence of these timeless marvels.

Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio
Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio

The exterior is clad in black standing seam metal siding, with different rib patterns alternating along the elevation, echoing the differing ridges and furrows of the surrounding pine tree bark.

The black color mirrors the shadows cast by the surrounding forest, offering a striking contrast against the verdant landscape. The only break in the elevations is for the recessed entry and covered patio.

Shadowbox Residence
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Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio

The recessed entry, clad in inviting warm hemlock, serves as a clear indication of where to enter the home and provides shelter from the snow and rain. The covered patio contains a sauna, fire pit, and sunken hot tub.

Whether enjoying the framed view of the forest in the sauna or stargazing by the fire pit or in the hot tub beneath the Montana sky, every moment was designed as an opportunity to commune with nature.

Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio
Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio
Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio

The property is in the Wildfire-Urban Interface, or WUI, a term used for areas that experience wildfires.  Specific attention was taken in the design to harden the structure and reduce the threat by creating defensible space around the house in the landscape, using a Class A metal roof assembly that is effective against severe fires, non-combustible metal siding, WUI-compliant decking, and significantly reducing exterior vents and other common fire prone building elements.

On the interior of the home, the great room ceiling soars to over 25 feet tall and has windows on all sides for ample natural light and to take in the majesty of the surrounding pine trees and landscape, creating an almost snow globe-like effect in the winter.

Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio
Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio
Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio

Two ensuite bedrooms plus two bunk rooms provide plenty of room for the client’s family and guests to rest after a day exploring all that Northwest Montana has to offer.

Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio
Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio


Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio
Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio
Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio
Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio


Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio
Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio
Shadowbox Residence
© Dan Ryan Studio


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Site Plan
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East Elevation
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North Elevation
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West Elevation

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