aeykelbo Wow, it does not look that big from the outside, but from the inside it's enormous! And very beautiful. They definitely achieved the aim of creating harmony with the landscape; I don't think you can ever really say that a manmade structure "looks like it belongs there," but this comes very close. Maybe it's because (overall) there is more solid wood facing than glass, helping it to blend in.

They are right on the river, though. How did they assess flood risk?

tetoette to have such a gorgeous view, and make a windowless bathroom ?!!

mveasey Also, what an amazing job the photographer did!
Beautiful home, I would have moved there permanently as well!

joel1984 Price .?

ladybird26 Stunning but its a shame that the courtyard is not more utilized.

dylan7gig i love it great house!!

vee22 Beautiful house in gorgeous surroundings.

John C. Lyon, R.A. Stunning adaptation of the log-cabin archetype! Well Done....

franki7 "It's not just for cowboys anymore!" franki

hillonthehouse Even though my tastes are more traditional than modern and I have an Appalachian style square log cabin, I think this is beautifully done and an interesting workable floor plan suitable for an open level site (wouldn't work on my sloped mountain side). What I don't get are the seeming hit or miss placement of small windows, especially along the long hall. What are those lower square windows for - the dog? - a toddler? - ventilation? I'd also like to see a close-up of the kitchen. What are the countertops - soapstone? A beautiful comfortable home in a gorgeous spot. And it's not too big!

A Kitchen That Works LLC Congrats on a truly fabulous execution of the project.

katwishing Beautiful house! And also, my compliments to the photographer (I love the second and last images).

Traditional Log Homes Ltd I like the imagination in this hybrid. The materials are timeless and the design is 21st century. However, there is a time limit to how long log ends exposed to the weather will last regardless of what treatment is applied.

Richard D. Wood This is a great blend of log cabin looking modern. R. D. Wood, Architect

CAROLE MEYER This house could not get any better. Perfect in every detail. AND....the photography is exceptional! Great post.

Garden Structures Ltd Tastefull timeless architecture - great photos - great setting - great materials - great furniture etc. etc. I love it!

Logs like that will last forever.

cdowling72 What is on the kitchen floor?

susanbehrman I agree with Traditional Log Homes - those wall logs extending out into the severe Wyoming weather are going to quickly decay. Maintenance will be very problematic and replacement needed in a few years - and since they are an integral extension of the structural walls, uh oh. Also, very little roof overhang which is a design necessity in an area receiving lots of snow. It's a very interesting home, and a refreshing change to traditional log architecture.
But it's less than perfect from the standpoint of common sense design.

Garden Structures Ltd It looks like easi-lay - a product we have had some success with recently (bit of an unfortunate name though). Having looked again you may be reffering to the strange sort of dry ice effect! I just don't have a clue so I guess this thread will run on a bit now.

Garden Structures Ltd Its not TRUE that the logs will decay in a few years. Even a never maintained log cabin will still be standing in 40 years. Search for "log cabin at branksome" and read my analysis. 40 years after. This log cabin had walls nothing like the fab one here.

maddecorator It's beautiful -- but it isn't a cabin.

susanbehrman Have to disagree with Garden Structures, speaking from 35 years of experience in log home construction, in Wyoming. A horizontal log out in the weather will last about as long as a log out in the forest. Water gets into the wood, decay happens. If it had a roof, you'd be right.

davisbj Oh MY!! I love everything about this house and the acreage. Wonderful floor plan, too.

Traditional Log Homes Ltd Sorry Garden structure but after 35 years in the business I've replaced many decayed logs for a variety of reasons. Foundations too low and snow resting upon bottom logs. Water running off the roof and splashing up from the deck. Moist air vented from bathrooms too close to log wall. Short roof overhangs. Ridge pole and purlins protruding beyond the roof line. Stepped foundations into hillsides. Even predominant winds off water sources like rivers, ocean-sides or lakes. Logs check and water penetrates the check providing a perfect environment for decay. Wyoming is no exception.

davisbj wow, that's a surprise. that would scare off a potential buyer.

candybuch Would be like living inside of a tree. Great I guess for the Grizzly Adams types.

weseiter Why such a large structure for a "romantic getaway?". What about the intimacy of a small cabine? Nevertheless it looks great.

futureinteriordecor I think in the floor plan they got the wine cellar and the family room mixed up! Haha! Overall it's a great house!

Cathy Minard__OShea My dream home!

rusty1 Love it!

majorgeneral Deconstruction Reshapes Log Cabin Style
One of the most interesting and comfortable modern homes I've seen. An appropriate union between time and location. Love it!

Adi Tatarko Stunning!

Garden Structures Ltd OK I have studied the photos again and agree that the log ends are more than a bit exposed in this design. Of course you are right as no logs are suitable for piling up of snow against walls or extraordinary damp atmospheres etc. It is a very appealing design but perhaps not best suited to Wyoming which of course is outside my own experience. - Point accepted!

Mackin Drafting & Design Not my father's log cabin but well done never the less.

leslieg2013 Wonderful comments here from the pros. I cannot help but draw mental parallels between this new home and my 60+ year old Woodbutcher home in Monterey, CA. I just moved into my home one week ago and although it is not without its challenges, it has fabulous bones. In spite of the fact that it's on a steep hillside, it has not budged an inch. It's almost perfectly level and there is very little rot.

I have included photos here in hopes that pros in my area who may be reading this post (and who specialize in this type of construction) would be interested in working with me on bringing this home into the 21st century while maintaining it's Big Sur style.

You may reach me through this website. THANK YOU!

Traditional Log Homes Ltd I'd like to make a suggestion to Carney Logan Burke Architects. Run don't walk to your yellow pages and find a boat builder that could fiberglass the entire exposed log wall like a Cedar strip canoe before nature takes over.

varesha Beautiful! But I hope they have heated floors cause they're gonna need them!

2B Design Great Architecture! I love the exposed dovetail logs at the end of the hallway. I would probably be cussing out the architects the first time i cracked my shoulder or knee on them while walking past but, nobody is perfect. TLHL and GSL, I appreciate the respectful and thoughtful discourse. I was going to suggest epoxy for the log ends and sheet metal top cap but love the fiberglass idea.
I would kill to live in a place like this.

conniedial The new design on a log cabin abode...has got to be the best I have seen in a long time! Makes me want to plop one down on our Bay Front lot....:)

Natural Dwellings Architecture I worked on this home while at CLB architects. A few years later, I worked with the clients to design a guest house that would relate architecturally but use materials with less maintenance, and be more sustainable. We designed the guest house along the same central axis, used steel instead of long at the exterior, super insulated the walls and added a 6+kw PV system. Please see: Natural Dwellings Architecture. Unfortunately I haven't had the fancy photos yet!

jaxsue Leslieg2013, I love your home! In fact, I'd choose it in a second over the one featured in this article. My late aunt had a home in N. CA similar to yours.

RusticSinks.com Great modern twist on the log home style. Love the hand hewn logs.

RusticSinks.com Is that stained concrete flooring in the dining area?

Natural Dwellings Architecture Yes, stained concrete. In the guest house we used integral dye and stain.

Garuda Woven Art Rugs Beautiful craftsmanship. I love the floors--both the wood and concrete.

Andrea Bartholick Pace Interior Design I absolutely love everything about this residence, inside and out, including the beautiful floor plan! Thank you for featuring this project.

patricia beharry think I have seen this before.

Raghuvir Solankii Nice looking wooden house .......

wantsideas The photo's with the house and clouds reflected in the water look like paintings.

cpyost Absolutely fantastic! Let me know if you ever sell.

Patty Wonderful. Kitchen needs more cabinets for me. FYI. On the plans. Number 11 says family room and 12 says wine room. They are flipped flopped. Or that is the smallest family room and largest wine room I have ever seen!

Shannon White Design Beautiful work, thank you for sharing this project!