This is architecture created to witness light in its many forms and responses. Sometimes the interior walls dissolve and disappear. The exposed south glass lets the sun bounce off the polished surfaces to create an ever-changing spectrum of light shards that transform the interior volume. The translucent white glass wall captures the reflections like a slow motion movie. From living space, the north view into courtyard is a framed portrait of rooftop louvers making abstract shadow paintings on 35’ wide concrete wall throughout the day. This is architecture made of light, for light. It is a place where light and its presence is palpable.
At ground level, the louvered courtyard enclosure slows the wind at human height to a summer breeze. The elevated roof deck (12’ above ground level) is protected by 4 independently operable louver walls, allowing control from all 4 directions. The 30’ wide sliding glass wall on the north can be opened the south wind is slowed by louvered courtyard.
Temperature: Comfortable living during Oklahoma’s summer translates to seeking shade from the hot sun and catching a cool breeze. Cold winds require a wind block. Wind is constant on the plains of Oklahoma and offers benefits and challenges. We learn to control it.
Sustainable Features:
Design reacts to the natural, regional conditions
Local materials
Recycled materials
No imported soil
Prairie grass at building pad restored.
Native grass & trees.
Operable louver panels control sun and wind
The building reflects early childhood visions of people and pastures. Memories of metal farm buildings that dotted the land. This project responds to the farm building aesthetic. As if growing amidst the native grass, this is a building planted in this place.
Functions:
The wife grew up in Tulsa, spending memorable evenings on the roof observing
the stars with her father. We designed a rooftop deck with amazing views to observe or sleep under stars
Amenities including toilet, shower/tub, grooming mirrors & minimum
kitchen
The Bedbox contains a rollaway bed, bookshelves, storage space
Central table stores 6 hidden chairs
Detached 1 car garage
Be able to open the entire north glass wall to expose outdoor space
Category:Vacation HomesYear:2020Location:Logan County, Oklahoma, USA Architects:Rand Elliott Architects Design Team: Rand Elliott, Sam Moore, and Joseph WilliamsContractor:Lingo Construction Services, Inc.Client: PrivatePhotographer: Scott McDonald
