ChaChe Residence
SARA CA - Award of Excellence
A biophilic residence set in the river bottoms of Jackson Hole with shed roofs rising to the surrounding mountain viewswhile draining to a sod roof that marks the circulation path of the house.
SARA CA Awards 2025
Honor Award | Single-Family Residential
Project Name: ChaChe Residence
Category: Single-Family Residential
Studio Name: Ward | Blake Architects
Year: 2025
Location: Wilson, Wyoming
Consultants: e.k. Reedy Interiors
Photography Credits: Gabe Border
Set in a clearing in the valley floor, this residence raises its roofs to the surrounding mountain views extending the eaves to create shade and protection to the exterior terraces as well as control the sun for passive solar purposes.
The roofs drain to a sod roof covering the curved corridor that flows through the house and on to the path leading to theGuest House. A water feature starts as a reflecting pool at the entry, flows around the north terrace and culminates at the south lawn in a natural pond. The water feature links the house with the existing pond and creeks that flow through and around the site. New landscaping was done in a natural way to mimic the riparian river bottom and connect the new development seamlessly with the existing context.
A curving hallway through the middle of the house mimics the natural paths of the surrounding eco system while large windows along the hallway capture beautiful views between building forms to create visual interest, daylighting, and relief to the corridor effect. Sandstone and Sho SugiBan siding link the house to its natural setting while large high performance bronze windows open the house to magnificent views, daylight, and transparency that lets the house visually breath in a biophilic way.
A ground source heat pump utilizes the pond to heat/cool the house and super insulation creates a superior exterior envelope. TheBarn and Guest House mimic the architecture and materials of the house to create a cohesive harmony throughout the complex.
