PUTNEY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

putney, vermont

The site on the southwestern slope of Putney Mountain is characterized by heavily wooded terrain, large outcroppings of ledge, and dramatic sweeping views. Three clearings in the woods frame the approach to the house from the east and open up the site to the surrounding landscape. The house consists of three simple volumes arranged around a large outcropping of exposed ledge. A living volume faces the western mountains, sleeping quarters face a southern meadow, and a shed volume houses storage and mechanical equipment.

Putney Mountain house was reviewed in the Wall Street Journal Weekend Journal on Friday 30 January 2009. View the article and slideshow.