Projects
Facet
On the Boards
Residential — New Construction
Oden, Arkansas
Introduction
Modern living with a radial perspective
Facet is a modern home with a radial layout that optimizes solar exposure and views. Its design frames sightlines and harnesses natural light. The architecture uses stone, metal, glass, and dark wood for sophistication. Sustainability is key, featuring passive solar strategies and high-performance materials for comfort and efficiency. Facet is a sculptural response to contemporary living, tailored to its environment.
Project Notes
- 4,600 SF
- Passive solar layout
- Radial due south orientation
- View-focused
At the core of the main public pod, a grand stone fireplace anchors the soaring cantilevers, its solid presence a quiet counterpoint to the lodge’s expansive reach.
The lodge’s southern positioning and expansiveness allow it to fully capitalize on passive solar techniques, while simultaneously opening a sweeping 180-degree corridor that overlooks the majestic Ouachita River Valley.
The lodge’s southern positioning and expansive form embrace passive solar techniques, opening a sweeping 180-degree view over the Ouachita River Valley. Large overhangs extend public spaces outward, merging the building with the landscape. Inside, sunlit interiors shift with the seasons, maximizing winter warmth while shielding summer heat, creating a harmonious connection between architecture and nature.
The Ouchitas lodge’s faceted roofline mirrors the crystalline forms of Crystal Hills, reflecting the abundance and distinctive geometry of the region’s quartz crystals.
Summary
Facet is a modern single-family home that features a distinctive radial layout, unfolding like a fan to maximize solar exposure and panoramic views. It employs a minimalist palette of stone, metal, glass, and dark wood to create a sophisticated atmosphere. Sustainable design is central, with passive solar strategies, natural ventilation, and high-performance materials enhancing both comfort and efficiency. Facet offers a sculptural, site-sensitive response to contemporary living, blending modern aesthetics with environmental considerations.
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