Projects

Canyon Pavilion

On the Boards
Residential — New Construction
Skiatook, Oklahoma

Introduction

Suspended between earth and water

Suspended above a natural canyon, this modern residence masterfully bridges landscape and architecture. With its linear form and floor-to-ceiling glazing, the home offers uninterrupted views of a cascading waterfall, blending open-plan interiors with the surrounding natural beauty. A floating, immersive experience where nature and design coalesce.

Project Notes

1,200 SF
Dark material palette allowing structure to recede into nature
Grass roof
Visual connection through expansive glass walls

Suspended above a natural canyon, this modern residence bridges earth and water with striking simplicity. Using a refined palette of steel, wood, and glass, it hovers lightly over the terrain while framing panoramic views of a cascading waterfall. At once home and sanctuary, it invites quiet reflection through its seamless connection to the surrounding landscape.

Inside Waterfall Pavilion, the architecture becomes a bridge in both form and feeling. A linear, open-plan layout stretches between canyon walls, guiding movement like a suspended pathway. Steel beams, wood flooring, and seamless glass reinforce the sensation of floating above the landscape. With each step, the interior draws the eye toward the waterfall beyond—an ever-present anchor in a space defined by clarity, flow, and quiet tension.

Summary

Waterfall Pavilion is a striking modern residence that spans a dramatic canyon, forging an intimate dialogue between architecture and landscape. Elevated above the terrain, the home appears to hover—its linear form both restrained and expressive. Using a refined palette of steel, wood, and glass, the design emphasizes horizontality, material honesty, and visual lightness.

The interior reflects the bridge-like nature of the structure. An open, uninterrupted floor plan stretches across the span, guiding movement and views toward a cascading waterfall beyond. Structural elements remain visible—steel beams and cantilevered surfaces reinforcing the sensation of suspension, while warm wood underfoot brings tactile contrast to the otherwise minimal palette. More than a home, Waterfall Pavilion functions as a viewing platform—an immersive threshold between earth and water. It is an architectural expression of balance and tension, offering a place of stillness within the raw power of the landscape.