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Confluence House in Whitefish, Montana
New American Residence in Rocky Mountains, USA – design by CTA | Cushing Terrell
Jul 23, 2019
Confluence House
Architects: CTA | Cushing Terrell
Location: Whitefish, Rocky Mountains, northwest Montana, USA

Situated on ten acres at the meeting of two rivers near Whitefish, Montana, Confluence House is a fly fisherman’s dream. Conceived as a getaway for family and friends, the home?s design is derived and influenced by the geophysics of the surrounding landscape; becoming a seamless addition to the natural environment, rather than an interruption. Views from the toe of the bluff toward the river basin are lush and dynamic, while the distant mountains form a dramatic Montana backdrop.
Composed of three structures in a loose triangular form?main house, guest house, and utility structure?the two living volumes (2,282-square-foot main house and 946-square-foot guest house) are aligned with the two converging river bluffs. The utility structure (garage and wood shop) form the third leg of the triangle and screen the house from the access road. Together, the three legs form a protected central courtyard.

The flat-roofed living structures allow the complex to disappear into the horizon line. The main house, aligned with the west bluff, holds all the usual living spaces plus a study, piano room, large mudroom and pantry, and well-appointed master ...