Sited directly along the Hiwassee River in Hayesville, North Carolina, this two-story contemporary home is anchored by a low-slope metal roof carrying an integrated solar array. Light gray fiber-cement panel siding and black-framed windows set in an irregular, deliberate grid keep the exterior restrained and architectural rather than ornamental. The upper level cantilevers out over a walkout lower floor, creating a covered parking area beneath on exposed posts, while deep window openings and a recessed upper-level terrace pull the river into the interior