COTTAGE c06.59

A cedar cottage set against a sheer cliff face, a site that could have been treated as a constraint and instead became the defining feature. Rather than placing a flat wall up against the rock, the design pulls back and wraps a courtyard around it, turning the cliff into the backdrop for the outdoor space. Water is pumped to the top of the rock and allowed to trickle down the face, not a dramatic waterfall, just enough movement to make the cliff feel alive. The garage sits on a separate upper terrace, with platforms stepping down to the main cottage below.