San Miguel River Residence II
On a small lot between the San Miguel River and Highway 145, the site for this house offered views of the scenic river and the undeveloped natural landscape on the opposite bank.
The rectangular plan locates the major living spaces along the south side, oriented toward the river and buffered from the highway by service spaces on the north. It includes a small lock-off studio unit at the lower level for the Owners’ part-time use, allowing the remainder of the house to be rented on a long-term basis. The lock-off unit is designed to be integrated into the rest of the house in the future as the master bedroom and bath.
The main living/ dining/ kitchen space opens out onto a riverside deck extending the full length of the house. Floor-to-ceiling door and window openings link the interior space with the deck and surrounding landscape.
Location: San Miguel County, Colorado
General Contractor: Compass Building Corporation
Structural Engineering: Mike Thele, P.E.