Capitol Reef Desert Dwelling - floor plan

Located in Capitol Reef National Park in Utah, the surroundings of this house boasts some extremely impressive rock formations. Weathered (Corten) steel sheets cover the roof of the house and match the color of the desert, contrasted by cedar wood planks, while 4 glazed gables take in the views of the rocky landscape. Both the steel and cedar will eventually patina, baked by the arid heat and sun, to become a self-protective high-performance material for the house.

It comprises of 3 buildings - the main house, a guest house, and a garage. Two L-shaped structures intersect to form the main home, with the 4 glazed ends that project in different directions for different views. The sharp lines of the house rise in contrast to the surrounding landscape.