http://paulhirzel.com/pool-house daily 0.75 2016-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1426457488775-YUCC300IEL97CSNS4HCY/Bodley-1958-small.jpg Pool House - The Pool House Pullman, Washington [1] The project involved conversion of a fitness center into multifamily housing and an artist's studio. Additions of new interior and exterior decks, a carport, a garden room, and entry extended the living spaces into the surrounding gardens and pool room. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1426457488775-YUCC300IEL97CSNS4HCY/Bodley-1958-small.jpg Pool House - The Pool House Pullman, Washington [1] The project involved conversion of a fitness center into multifamily housing and an artist's studio. Additions of new interior and exterior decks, a carport, a garden room, and entry extended the living spaces into the surrounding gardens and pool room. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1426457185428-VFEK71I2RJLRYJIGASDF/Bodley-2012-small.jpg Pool House - The Pool House Pullman, Washington [2] © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1445811915516-S0CAAU1R76KZSLRRMV1J/Bodley-1624new-small.jpg Pool House - The Pool House Pullman, Washington [3] © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1445811922122-BHUN65B1UHWG7ZVYJXKI/Bodley-1676new-small.jpg Pool House - The Pool House Pullman, Washington [4] New entry and carport. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420586876344-3K53KXZION2RMYEM0ZM0/Bodley-1671-small.jpg Pool House - The Pool House Pullman, Washington [5] New entry and carport. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1445811911232-62B6Q1N1002GA87FWZ6M/Bodley-1496new-small.jpg Pool House - The Pool House Pullman, Washington [6] Covered and open terraces extend into the west gardens. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420586660421-3ZXRGJDPH612HYBN9OAU/Bodley-1788-small.jpg Pool House - The Pool House Pullman, Washington [7] The roof garden extends over the new entry and carport. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420586832826-LUYIZH9N32ODYEA8GUKD/Bodley-1640-BWsmall.jpg Pool House - The Pool House Pullman, Washington [8] Stair and decks extend into gardens to the north. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1445811924081-32V0DGROMS8WSHKWK977/Bodley-1705new-small.jpg Pool House - The Pool House Pullman, Washington [9] Decks extend into gardens to the north. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420586659806-3VAKY9WRACR4S5K7FXPP/Bodley-1722-small.jpg Pool House - The Pool House Pullman, Washington [10] Spiral stair connects all floors to gardens. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420587015149-SBKUOE4MB6UA0GQR4RM2/Bodley-2001-small.jpg Pool House - The Pool House Pullman, Washington [12] A new cantilevered "beach" provides both an entry to the owner's apartment and a diving platform. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420587081900-DHGAS8BIR32W6JRJF84P/Bodley-1431-small.jpg Pool House - The Pool House Pullman, Washington [13] © Paul Hirzel http://paulhirzel.com/new-gallery-2 daily 1.0 2021-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415585018332-5RV8M7LSJR1DHJSR8DEH/image-asset.jpeg Home - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415585018332-5RV8M7LSJR1DHJSR8DEH/image-asset.jpeg Home - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538968138-YK3XAXMN6M4O6MEXTXPZ/7151Hirzel-small.jpg Home - The Fishing House Potlatch River, Idaho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538851771-X8GOF22U6CL73ZORTCBD/74oW8LguknMb59JtCP9Sm2h9guAv_ZZA5FW01e-OxFU%2ClN0G_u9Ha6OliychSO36XTZT4iryA8Hgygs23zgYE0o%2CH6ytpJAloj0Mltk3sttFkYtOwxYVRgiOeYM4EtvjxL8%2CnOBxCrtF_AZxJMS9GhHSDPJShz_X77cm6GRvns8KQAE%2CuH9gS1x6DTD18l0j5SQkdE7ktnp0-SwBaLQDuM7_DKw%2CC93JAU4S5e3eyjhItCep4CiD2DyqhR.jpg Home - The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538865785-U5YT2KMHN03ECST2ROS1/PVSZBmO6pxm3nH-3jGneIPB4WUY4pHnW7xWKu-i6dMo%2CeUxrw2uaRI__ZGZsfQjHqXhCNJJwjhHWLBf5VxhPm4U%2CYtqZfqZ2JqLs3kQPzKgiS2UXN4qqq3cd63uxx7wYqLQ%2CDlLJJ-zOWv1BC1Sl7lLzwiiFahbHOTiUc3YM7d0eYdA%2C-vxnr285li-fd8otEI5f61jwG4ZynBEdTWKe0StwFJA%2ClenpyAnTNRVSlnXI7R-w6MboqMMEx1.jpg Home - The Bunk House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1422823368351-7AWHCZ8FB3R9XISU54E9/Mountain+House+final+images+006.jpg Home - The Mountain House Moscow Mountain, Idaho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1429582206189-IK0K5K4PNGFNLXGL3FYS/Bodley-1958-small.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1422823419944-LMLFTOROOBG8BESQ1SUF/Hirzel-1238-small.jpg Home - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1422823341367-X4I83GULFHTRFEKBNMV5/1_+Promenade+Perspective.jpg Home - The Riverbench Project http://paulhirzel.com/new-gallery-5 daily 0.75 2015-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1427069270420-IGXAGCN20OIPOF4K7BYN/Slide+1+copy+copy.jpg Riverbench Project - The Riverbench Project [1] Challenged to create a landscape feature in Spokane's "central park on the Spokane River" that unifies a disorienting maze of paths, spaces, structures, and vegetation, the Riverbench Project creates a visible spine and central square connecting the two main entrances. Stretching a half mile, it would be the longest park bench in the world. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1427069270420-IGXAGCN20OIPOF4K7BYN/Slide+1+copy+copy.jpg Riverbench Project - The Riverbench Project [1] Challenged to create a landscape feature in Spokane's "central park on the Spokane River" that unifies a disorienting maze of paths, spaces, structures, and vegetation, the Riverbench Project creates a visible spine and central square connecting the two main entrances. Stretching a half mile, it would be the longest park bench in the world. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1428456652126-OJ6O6FE5ZWQOWV1SYMEQ/slide+2.jpg Riverbench Project - The Riverbench Project [2] It combines ribbons of seating (the bench), paving, plantings, lighting, and infrastructure. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1428456742627-VZ73BHH1NNJ0THGST76C/slide+3.jpg Riverbench Project - The Riverbench Project [3] It begins on the south side of the park by spiraling around an existing fountain, crossing one channel of the Spokane River dipping down to the water's edge, circling a new central plaza, continuing across another channel of the river to branch and weave into a new woodland of native trees on the north side of the park. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1428459911197-2BDF4AD8X9XDR5SKLU4T/slide+4.jpg Riverbench Project - Riverbench Project [4] The "kit of parts" system of lighting, seating, walking, biking and plantings is composed of ribs and tubes and bench slats (names etched in hardwood slats would be sold for fundraising). © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1428458194542-I682Y48ED5NZWECKK6A6/slide+5.jpg Riverbench Project - The Riverbench Project [5] Ribs vary in size and depending on the location rise and fall as needed to create crossings and views. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421624543827-OXG5ARIKTMXWSTHZ1TCY/5_+Section+Perspective+.jpg Riverbench Project - The Riverbench Project [6] Section through bench/path system looking south toward downtown Spokane with central plaza on the left. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421624530854-F9WZ9SBG8YOER4V73Y7I/1_+Promenade+Perspective.jpg Riverbench Project - The Riverbench Project [7] Aerial view showing new spiral bench at south entrance fountain, bridge crossing that dips into the Spokane River, and central plaza adjacent to the Entertainment Pavilion. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1427070293802-BW4IJL0QJBBGSZRQOK9V/4_south+bridge2.jpg Riverbench Project - The Riverbench Project [8] A night view of bridge looking toward the clock tower and central plaza. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1427070357823-G3AQCUZA5J23AGMI0PTC/_2+north+plaza+2.jpg Riverbench Project - The Riverbench Project [9] View of bench branching and weaving into the tree grove at the north entrance of the park. © Paul Hirzel http://paulhirzel.com/new-gallery-4 daily 0.75 2016-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1428865391050-KUYRWHWGCOSQ2OWLF8FB/Hirzel-2320-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [1] Blending utilitarian sensibilities from nearby farm structures and decorative motifs from the neighboring suburban houses (the house is located on the edge of Pullman) this subrural house works to reconcile the romantic and the rational to produce a lean, at times playfully decorative, but ultimately highly functional place to live. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1428865391050-KUYRWHWGCOSQ2OWLF8FB/Hirzel-2320-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [1] Blending utilitarian sensibilities from nearby farm structures and decorative motifs from the neighboring suburban houses (the house is located on the edge of Pullman) this subrural house works to reconcile the romantic and the rational to produce a lean, at times playfully decorative, but ultimately highly functional place to live. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421539291349-NUMPGSX5U41U74ABLBTS/Hirzel-1277-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [2] Perspectival stair beside garage/apartment leads to the main house - concrete wall is oriented due east - west. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1426466960312-GIX2CI1B0BITZFP2L6UZ/Subrural+House.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421539325227-8RDLIJ3PDLVV8348XYY1/Hirzel-1342-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [3] Main house sets in an Aspen grove. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421539777425-YQ3SFNKTU9WJZ3E2J1IJ/Hirzel-1238-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [4] Main house is a simple 30' x 20' x 30' box with a 3 sided veranda. All roofs drain into a rain pool. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1445812956123-PXJS6GQCVPKTE6HS8XGE/Hirzel-1406-thesky-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [5] Split onto two parts the main house and garage/ apartment create a courtyard shared by both. Attic projection frames views of Kamiak Butte. Tuscan columns frame views to the Palouse Hills (actually reminiscent of the Tuscany). © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421539355038-ZVZULJME3CKKQHEIU8K2/Hirzel-1943-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [6] A hot pool with rolling cedar deck cover. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1427065610356-GCV2YX55CPOJ81HTS6S2/Hirzel-1897-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [7] Living - dining room as seen from kitchen. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1445812707457-4LA5B2W341GBAXCG839C/Hirzel-2191new-small.jpg Subrural House [8] Entry area. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421539489250-90IFKIP24OXSS9G7FP7X/Hirzel-2161-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [9] Stairs lead to bedrooms and studio attic. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421539475325-12VVN2ZKP8VAWP5L6USN/Hirzel-2057-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [10] © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421539467982-5I1DF83H4X4Q6YETAHZ8/Hirzel-2038-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [11] Bedroom with ladder to loft - opening provides bounce light to bedroom area. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1445813162313-CJH1W6RLZMZ51H33Z794/Hirzel-2045new-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [12] © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421539517963-4XNJ358UJTAHUWSS4RII/Hirzel-2304-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [13] Rooms and sitting area share interior windows. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421539462826-MSJ9RIJ780HSS8B90VDX/Hirzel-2026-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [14] Loft projects for views to Pullman and Kamiak Butte © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421539478568-AHJZJA7WX5Q2TML6A7XG/Hirzel-2095-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [15] Attic studio © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421539484971-L89KK0E5QSES2MA1L8Z4/Hirzel-2110-small.jpg Subrural House - The Subrural House Pullman, Washington [16] Attic studio © Paul Hirzel http://paulhirzel.com/canyon-house-ii daily 0.75 2015-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538689560-R7UOKYB64E9EQSV7HITP/C0BlrLCo4wdqA6nAnweLOAKOocIoeaaYja4kGfJIn8A%2CEST4klv0xUDDbheREnQJSEULx3zGBMnoHTAHT6qVjWg%2CFgP11HMoT8F7mmZo0EXtYkWb_l_ezxhcAtgGU3TWte8%2CuJ4sOa32gM_A2P-mL0h_eegehyZ7YlR-m843DY6YE6A%2CwI_yMCG8f3aGJsU4XD5KnzXHzj4sNFD5tsDzLSvnPu4%2Cw9oH8k60OWN5rAYZOzyDpo6BqMGYGk.jpg Bunk House - The Bunk House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho [1] The Bunk House settles into a ravine along a seasonal stream. Views are oriented both up and down the ravine. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538689560-R7UOKYB64E9EQSV7HITP/C0BlrLCo4wdqA6nAnweLOAKOocIoeaaYja4kGfJIn8A%2CEST4klv0xUDDbheREnQJSEULx3zGBMnoHTAHT6qVjWg%2CFgP11HMoT8F7mmZo0EXtYkWb_l_ezxhcAtgGU3TWte8%2CuJ4sOa32gM_A2P-mL0h_eegehyZ7YlR-m843DY6YE6A%2CwI_yMCG8f3aGJsU4XD5KnzXHzj4sNFD5tsDzLSvnPu4%2Cw9oH8k60OWN5rAYZOzyDpo6BqMGYGk.jpg Bunk House - The Bunk House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho [1] The Bunk House settles into a ravine along a seasonal stream. Views are oriented both up and down the ravine. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538668442-JPBN33ZB0JW8D88SO219/-ipwSO2DugrjiR1ks7IthdShynq2ocKdkjUVa2CbOVg%2ClAzM2onUBwP9uNuwZrkU07SzcjVOOleEeVpj34lV7Zk%2CJU9ax1EW4mfODh-6jU4BUDdPn8HXGr_wnMOp_Sfd9x8%2C8KMROVXKxl6NkLM4Aq5FdrEF4mOvuxi1QieKb8B9X3E%2CuMKO1wzs1WojmkVzKbWdaQ0cD8wDvKiZa5mTbELvjyY%2CF8iRLSviqVZch1P_sNADQKlA-cf0fU.jpg Bunk House - The Bunk House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho [2] Extreme overhangs provide cover for an uphill terrace and parking area. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538764096-CNG9V33Y0PZUSF8ANUAN/RR_kDaYLCooZV_6qOXldNS3zHRdMGzILXiGMPB93LGI%2CGxbXdHKXQqU0nnvIK9ijrnNOmqIlDRiLRJim9aud4fA%2CWHPqRz7nTGi6UMdmqIinWnSDh0fA5wjwSgeVmWOqx1g%2CcKg-tqMVWczx6Etb3CUUNCmBWa9yZtV9db2i0bErgwo%2CmtFdwRfn55H9EZOUiTdPyPKZTyuqcLUWgUBRHpmd6ow%2CpEe4ucIkc-45VoDJCJUWAeL0gMpSfk.jpg Bunk House - The Bunk House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho [3] © Paul Hirzel   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1426459950759-Q2ET64T54ZU0VHO78R4L/Hirz3-04183_RT8.jpg Bunk House - The Bunk House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho [4] The uphill elevation of the house has glass sliders and a garage door that opens to a patio built into the hillside. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538683440-NZ9JJHE91WLHVBC8ZCAB/amXdAJrsK1R5SVTjwhKjzr7jM7VFIjsY1egdfldVVg8%2CgfueWoBpdmzx-47I5LrxZftxwur6dRjq5MEHr16TTsM%2CRpSGMvK2-kEXD4qJs9Ci3z-pCDam-V5THlFzHcTTVHw%2CGYUSCY-HkcsSuv5yW-sO8le6l2Ve5tNnf4l6LswODFs%2Cw5PMCgKuAx20232sgSSWTLWmRXpKHj7u4zVdT11m-_A%2CtU6ozb2pF09GP8QhlLL6JAfeHEa1wD.jpg Bunk House - The Bunk House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho [5] Windows are located to provide each bunk a view of the surrounding canyon. An inclined bay window focuses the view down the ravine. © Paul Hirzel http://paulhirzel.com/mountain-house daily 0.75 2015-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420584348612-IEIKJ6COGH37GN1X0LMU/Mountain+House+final+images+005.jpg Mountain House - The Mountain House Moscow Mountain, Idaho [1] Resting in a pine grove on the western side of Moscow Mountain, the Mountain house is essentially a steel and wood hybrid frame with a broad gabled roof for protection. The conditioned interior spaces weave in and out of the frame to create generous exterior decks, porches, and patios - using sliding screen doors throughout the interior can transform the space into a giant screened porch. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420584348612-IEIKJ6COGH37GN1X0LMU/Mountain+House+final+images+005.jpg Mountain House - The Mountain House Moscow Mountain, Idaho [1] Resting in a pine grove on the western side of Moscow Mountain, the Mountain house is essentially a steel and wood hybrid frame with a broad gabled roof for protection. The conditioned interior spaces weave in and out of the frame to create generous exterior decks, porches, and patios - using sliding screen doors throughout the interior can transform the space into a giant screened porch. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420584347694-K5ZL74HYWGBKOTP23LY4/Mountain+House+final+images+003.jpg Mountain House - The Mountain House Moscow Mountain, Idaho [2] © Paul Hirzel   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420584348676-I0C4YP2CYCIS6DHEJCW0/Mountain+House+final+images+006.jpg Mountain House - The Mountain House Moscow Mountain, Idaho [3] © Paul Hirzel     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420584349548-8SC206BU7240D834002Q/Mountain+House+final+images+007.jpg Mountain House - The Mountain House Moscow Mountain, Idaho [4] © Paul Hirzel     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420584349597-FM5IG1LWRVJJGPWXUF0L/Mountain+House+final+images+008.jpg Mountain House - The Mountain House Moscow Mountain, Idaho [5] © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420584347710-LU0U3U7OQZY67LPWFGKI/Mountain+House+final+images+004.jpg Mountain House - The Mountain House Moscow Mountain, Idaho [6] Concrete retaining walls step down the slope mediating the contours and providing support for the frame structure. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420584346814-8D23RHDE68171LS5YZBJ/Mountain+House+final+images+002.jpg Mountain House - The Mountain House Moscow Mountain, Idaho [7] The hybrid bracing frame is exposed on the interior. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420584350355-RN0JPOQOT2UEM3ALV9QC/Mountain+House+final+images+010.jpg Mountain House - The Mountain House Moscow Mountain, Idaho [8] © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420584346739-Q38GU2JQVMPCG2ZYDPL2/Mountain+House+final+images+001.jpg Mountain House - The Mountain House Moscow Mountain, Idaho [9] Views from the living and dining room over the Palouse hills. © Paul Hirzel http://paulhirzel.com/canyon-house daily 0.75 2018-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538474547-C2Y6OKZ149TGPTMSCM3U/5ByMGAc6yZw78KwcBj4hMvpEPUpQlzR-3usCQzPjHxI%2CRgBpcLnuamQq4SKtAII9YqoILGbYLdyZUJ3h5lcUKgY%2CK_eX1KxTDxu5WQt0U8G89wYuIoHDTqJvHQvsZKyeBjE%2CJZZoPccz1sel_kGn6wzRuzP8Lcyr-4p6_DPdT5kj6ig%2CX48hoTLEbV0-2hNwzpVybF7CQCPC0VckJ1vLqNz1n-w%2Cw_7jFKhXT4BjgN69eQ-dzXig77fvat.jpg Canyon House - The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho [1] Following a finger ridge 300 feet above the Clearwater River, a simple rectangular box is inserted in a moment resisting wood frame. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538474547-C2Y6OKZ149TGPTMSCM3U/5ByMGAc6yZw78KwcBj4hMvpEPUpQlzR-3usCQzPjHxI%2CRgBpcLnuamQq4SKtAII9YqoILGbYLdyZUJ3h5lcUKgY%2CK_eX1KxTDxu5WQt0U8G89wYuIoHDTqJvHQvsZKyeBjE%2CJZZoPccz1sel_kGn6wzRuzP8Lcyr-4p6_DPdT5kj6ig%2CX48hoTLEbV0-2hNwzpVybF7CQCPC0VckJ1vLqNz1n-w%2Cw_7jFKhXT4BjgN69eQ-dzXig77fvat.jpg Canyon House - The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho [1] Following a finger ridge 300 feet above the Clearwater River, a simple rectangular box is inserted in a moment resisting wood frame. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1426449309384-EGM632UT7B9GV1HP6BPO/fsspv0Ihc0cBzbtI3HUgDcjLWY8v1YHFdqhuigebQDU%2CY0iNzHcOyt5wd6lvLHidS6RBHP5mjPie4ZTqtWxtM6g%2Cacwe-hgNtRMfO1JefazXREWgTLtc42EVoZd7BcZYbks%2Chdcz3yg6vLzex-GSD7O7inhBB5POckVrN4k0w7d9yq4%2CQ6zcBWVnNXwZMWubACxS8jkVcWUnooQa44-E8VOV2qI%2CdJPxfKWSGhhGynXKhpSTgGeE1xlRnG.jpg Canyon House - The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho [2] © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538491508-WYGROCXAS8A9FV3ZDEP8/74oW8LguknMb59JtCP9Sm2h9guAv_ZZA5FW01e-OxFU%2ClN0G_u9Ha6OliychSO36XTZT4iryA8Hgygs23zgYE0o%2CH6ytpJAloj0Mltk3sttFkYtOwxYVRgiOeYM4EtvjxL8%2CnOBxCrtF_AZxJMS9GhHSDPJShz_X77cm6GRvns8KQAE%2CuH9gS1x6DTD18l0j5SQkdE7ktnp0-SwBaLQDuM7_DKw%2CC93JAU4S5e3eyjhItCep4CiD2DyqhR.jpg Canyon House - The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho [3] The exposed frame on the westside provides support for window washing scaffolding and movable sun shades. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538487719-VV4JSQHKRN7I5YPRQJPC/9Rm1GVPX_Ys_HFyPBHtCkYqoMEEWihAGqr5QkWLeLds%2C9xkMeMPRUYpj5r_Y5pwRwz94fcLDqjF0oBqe51-39S0%2CqHiKnGO_f0LFbFIxef_JQCnT6Edr4JYbJ6CFEurhLfQ%2CZnf91oy8ei1UfDJPNoCTmO4MkBAotg4UNr1ivyyr-WA%2C5PKRkc3_Hpvg0FvSyE9x3Dp0L1N4xBJrYXHaZ_GMJWc%2ClbSCjGoCZDSu3LWyg5o4N98TT8nVhy.jpg Canyon House - The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho [4] Stairs follow the slope to 4 different levels, giving views to the river below. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538542844-3JQG1ZBWPE9GQJR6DPFX/y35MfR7AKSL-k1v2RFq6CF4VNRAeYV75iYk1QjuAuSw%2CWJimdFwmp-M0uHzQ3RX6yfIueumsYaHU1ES3lRXiSeM%2Cm69lBBQz0N3kXXAaWkDySTWD9tApCb1XaspXdhMAP0s%2CB7InHPWRsZCbZTkxh79WUxUlXHrk8b_v1zI1YoaayYQ%2CbjklVvES8VF_Olh5o3DUZ5YH4YAkT1-kYu58lYGr-qc%2CAnwhFWc8HPqhRjabFTojq84pU0Sq7c.jpg Canyon House - The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho [5] A sunrise deck adjacent to the dining area gives views up the river. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1421538534877-NES68QBT688AGQJCFMTT/RV15p5bxhvAkMZUkFDZlaWUc7GHMVefNfCrDBHqk4kk%2C72P9O6QRbyqSE-CyNCUC0MjEguAWnD3Djx8U1hswKYY%2C-yUNgeGkutjxm8gqFz0pxE383YVuevR8Ewl21NvHxts%2CWn8E_c2A2IPUlKCd8J1gV8mE7jDsz-q-AfPNSiqGEg4%2C3Y1dCgpt2QfArMRkq7aHvLH-QQZJprzgoZhzfBpSTLM%2CxMG3azA0sDp_OPhnHC9AHfMgfBFJj-.jpg Canyon House - The Canyon House Clearwater River Canyon, Idaho [6] 4 levels share one common space: Living Room Kitchen / Dining Bedroom Sleeping Loft © Paul Hirzel http://paulhirzel.com/new-gallery-3 daily 0.75 2015-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1425438400075-9WNNZYDKMEQUVXUXEGL7/7397Hirzel-small+%281%29.jpg Fishing House - The Fishing House Potlatch River, Idaho [1] Using an inverted steel truss exoskeleton frame, the Fishing house cantilevers 40 feet over the Potlatch River. A glass enclosed studio hangs from the truss (you can cast for Steelhead from the deck). © Paul Hirzel   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1425438400075-9WNNZYDKMEQUVXUXEGL7/7397Hirzel-small+%281%29.jpg Fishing House - The Fishing House Potlatch River, Idaho [1] Using an inverted steel truss exoskeleton frame, the Fishing house cantilevers 40 feet over the Potlatch River. A glass enclosed studio hangs from the truss (you can cast for Steelhead from the deck). © Paul Hirzel   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1417394237818-11489496AXH6QL7O8G4Q/7151Hirzel-small.jpg Fishing House - The Fishing House Potlatch River, Idaho [2] © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420579057364-59GKYNECF6BAFIROFXOX/7128Hirzel-small.jpg Fishing House - The Fishing House Potlatch River, Idaho [3] The truss spans between a storage area embedded in the hillside and a simple longitudinal pier. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1417394236224-66C1WGXHU9PKZBQZ32A4/6677Hirzel-small.jpg Fishing House - The Fishing House Potlatch River, Idaho [4] View from the loft to the living area. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1425438518479-VCANWYSEUBS51LO3COC7/6586Hirzel-small.jpg Fishing House - The Fishing House Potlatch River, Idaho [5] View from hanging studio with fishing deck above. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1426214271214-M3GX8KAO4WSX4URLGOSD/6753Hirzel-small-1.jpg Fishing House - The Fishing House Potlatch River, Idaho [6] Prefabricated steel construction allowed complete assembly in one week. © Paul Hirzel http://paulhirzel.com/new-gallery daily 0.75 2015-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415586694780-DK3GZDCVOABGKLNGVTOC/3390.jpg Flood Plain House - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho [1] To preserve the hillside for vineyards the house was located on a flood plain of the Potlatch River. It is supported by a 186 foot Howe truss on 4 piers above the "500 year flood event" elevation. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415586694780-DK3GZDCVOABGKLNGVTOC/3390.jpg Flood Plain House - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho [1] To preserve the hillside for vineyards the house was located on a flood plain of the Potlatch River. It is supported by a 186 foot Howe truss on 4 piers above the "500 year flood event" elevation. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415586704487-9I9U0GQOFBWGVYCJEH5Q/7093Hirzel-small.jpg Flood Plain House - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho [2] The steel truss frame acts as scaffolding to reduce initial construction costs and provide a platform for easy maintenance of the exterior. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415586702193-0FQ79FIJ2L782NEOU3SB/7014Hirzel-small.jpg Flood Plain House - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho [3] © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415586708447-FSTHPGNCFI5M9VLPAT12/7216Hirzel-small.jpg Flood Plain House - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho [4] Crossing through the truss frame and extending into a cottonwood grove is the bedroom wing to the south and ramp to the north. A wood trellis deck covers the truss frame for shading - passively cooling the structure to reduce air conditioning costs during warmer months. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1420578335975-1PVP4K2LQC0TJ7TDDBA4/7046Hirzel-small.jpg Flood Plain House - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho [5] © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415586707606-SOCB7Q5YLGZGMA6OH6VW/7103Hirzel-small.jpg Flood Plain House - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho [6] Ramp to centralized screen porch. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415586714508-Q5282LTW1RFPUXT3L6B1/7325Hirzel-small.jpg Flood Plain House - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho [7] © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415586705090-T27TM4SZQKWYN8DECAHU/6965Hirzel-small.jpg Flood Plain House - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho [8] Spiral stair to roof deck. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415586696791-O4UBVARH90KKIB2MFQ42/6882Hirzel-small.jpg Flood Plain House - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho [9] Semi-conditioned hallway connects the bedroom wing, guest wing and the living, dining, and kitchen wing. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415586710172-08699SI96XOW4O9B9S60/7311Hirzel-small.jpg Flood Plain House - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho [10] Kitchen © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415586699905-BQZXF1P4XKSVHEW9F5QI/6917Hirzel-small.jpg Flood Plain House - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho [11] View to the river from dining room. © Paul Hirzel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5460030fe4b08f1a46593d12/1415586698418-1J775QM3QIV684VEQJU0/6902Hirzel-small.jpg Flood Plain House - The Flood Plain House Potlatch River, Idaho [12] Living-dining room © Paul Hirzel http://paulhirzel.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-01-21 http://paulhirzel.com/books daily 0.75 2018-10-21 http://paulhirzel.com/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2018-10-21 http://paulhirzel.com/profile daily 0.75 2018-10-21 http://paulhirzel.com/new-page daily 0.75 2018-10-21 http://paulhirzel.com/credits daily 0.75 2015-05-31 http://paulhirzel.com/exhibitions daily 0.75 2018-10-21