Modern house built on a hillside with large glass windows, a wooden balcony, and a flat roof surrounded by trees and rocks.

Hillside Residence

Located in the Idaho Club neighborhood and overlooking the breathtaking mountains and Lake Pend Oreille, the Lake Ridge Residence is thoughtfully designed to integrate seamlessly with its natural surroundings. Sited on a hillside, the home emerges as a simple, elegant form rising from the slope. A straightforward shed roof underscores the design’s emphasis on clarity and restraint. The central, dominant volume serves as the heart of the home, providing expansive living spaces and framing sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.

Location: Idaho Club Community located near Sandpoint, Idaho

Status: Construction Completion Expected in Late 2026

Project Type: New Construction Single Family Residence

Services: Architecture, Site Planning, Interior Design

Contractor: SmithWright

Collaborations:

  • Landscape Design: PLACE LA

Diagram of a site plan showing view and access constraints, including vehicle access, buildable envelope, flat area of site, lake and mountain views with unobstructed access, and treeline blocks for direct views, with a north indicator.
A diagram of a hillside site plan showing a building with a buildable envelope, view access, and a parking area, surrounded by trees, oriented with north indicated in the bottom left corner.
Architectural diagram of a building on a sloped terrain with labeled features including push-in building envelope at the base, expressions of common areas to view, and surrounding trees; oriented with north indicated.
A 3D architectural diagram of a house on a hill showing structural components. Labels indicate a simple shed roof providing deck protection and structural support supporting the house. Surrounding trees and terrain are shown with a north directional arrow and a yellow label reading 'Design Solution'.
Modern house with large glass windows and a wooden exterior, built on a hillside with grass and rocks, surrounded by trees.
Modern house on a grassy hillside surrounded by trees, with large windows, a spacious balcony, and a sloped wooden roof.
A satellite map of Lake Pend Oreille with annotations showing sightlines to surrounding mountains and conceptual diagrams of a proposed building design.
Hand-drawn architectural sketch illustrating a building floor plan with arrows indicating views and access points, including labeled sections such as 'VIEW' and 'VIEW ACCESS'.
Modern house with stone and wood exterior in a wooded mountain area, sunny sky, and a gravel driveway.
Modern house with stone and wooden exterior, large windows, and landscaped front yard with plants and rocks.
Architectural site plan displaying a house with surrounding trees and topographical contour lines, showing layout and terrain features.