The Expanse’s glass volume floats above the natural landscape, taking in the panoramic views of the Cascades. The home is located on the edge of a conservation area in Bend, Oregon, offering the residents access to world-class skiing and mountain biking areas and the active lifestyle that comes with the high desert. Scott Edwards Architecture’s design breaks down the house’s volumes to be human-scaled and sites the residence in response to a significant slope and maintaining unobstructed views—all while minimizing footprint. The Expanse’s materiality is expressive of place, and blurring the line between the interior and exterior is prioritized through all-season outdoor spaces and architectural features like the glassy, cantilevered great room immersing occupants into the surrounding environment.