Enchanted by the Tieton landscape of endless apple fields, craggy mountains and blush-colored sunsets, our client was compelled to purchase a decommissioned apple warehouse nestled among the orchards and farms for the perfect respite and space to create. The large warehouse provided all the room for creative industry, and an 80’s camp trailer was stationed inside to provide accommodations and basic needs. Ultimately, our client envisioned a modest residence to compliment the warehouse for year-round-use.

Not wanting to obliterate the agrarian history of the site, a modest dwelling was designed to co-exist within the agricultural buildings.

The Tieton weather is hot and arid in the summer, cold and often snowy in the winter, and is compounded by occasional blustery wind. To ensure the new getaway did not succumb to these abrasive conditions, the new structure was nestled near the existing warehouse to create a small, protected courtyard, and large covered exterior spaces were provided for comfortable exterior use. The large roof provides ample coverage from sun and snow while the tilt aids in deflecting the strong, predominantly northerly winds.

The adjacent apple barn provides a home for the vintage trailer “guest quarters,” along with a full wood shop and work room. The apple storage facility doubles as a screening room and art gallery.

Collaborators
Contractor: Greg Stevenson
Photography Credit: Rafael Soldi