continuing adaptation." WALLACE STEGNER
"The westerner is less a person than a
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ow does a contemporary house reflect Montana's timeless landscape as well as the soul of its owner? These three distinct houses tread lightly on the land while showing apprecia- tion for the culture and the region's big sky and moun- tains. These houses demonstrate love of place by incor- porating simple design and responsible environmental considerations.
These three projects offer a contemporary embrace of the geography through a few recurring characteristics, which include subtle, gentle plays of light and view, ma- terials found in the regional landscape, and well-crafted contemporary detailing. The forthright simplicity of design and materials in these examples reflects not only a sense of honesty but also the spirit of the west.
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CONTEMPORARY REGIONALISM IN MONTANA HOUSES
