Pub. 8 2020 Directory

22 THE MONTANA ARCHITECT | 2020-2021 | www.aia-mt.org Hillside Modern Intrinsik Architecture Inc. Merit Design Award Citation Award Project Description: Hillside Modern is a private residence located on the Bridger Range's western front, just north of Bozeman. The project was shaped by its surroundings and connected to the landscape from its grand views of the valley to the intimate site subtleties. While located only a few minutes from town, this site is decidedly in the mountain environment. The mostly exposed site challenged the design team to create a strategy for mountain living, which provided exposure to the surrounding landscape's sweeping views while also providing shelter from said exposure. The architecture was used to establish a hierarchy of spaces that responded accordingly and fashioned an engaging living experience. The solution started with the extant landscape and worked inward. This shaped the layout and ultimately created responsive spaces with clear connections to the site, both immediate and beyond. Views to Gallatin Valley and the adjacent mountain ranges were captured with large expanses of sliding glass doors that extend the indoor spaces outside. The more intimate views of the Bridger Range were best experienced by forming a semi-enclosed courtyard, using the house and mountains to define the exterior living space. b