The Cut Out House is a single-family home located in a low-density, nature-oriented development in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains near Banff National Park. The 2-story house steps to hug the steep topography of the site and minimize the bulk of the building while fully optimizing the opportunities for spectacular panoramic views.
The building’s primary architectural gesture is a butterfly roof with a single valley running diagonally from corner to corner of the plan, terminating in an articulated fascia following the house’s facades and curving to create a circular entry court. A restrained material palette of exposed concrete, light wood, and warm metals responds to the colors and textures of the site and accentuates expressive interior furnishings and artwork.
The building’s primary architectural gesture is a butterfly roof with a single valley running diagonally from corner to corner of the plan, terminating in an articulated fascia following the house’s facades and curving to create a circular entry court. A restrained material palette of exposed concrete, light wood, and warm metals responds to the colors and textures of the site and accentuates expressive interior furnishings and artwork.