The article explores how Courtyard Retreat’s wood materiality and courtyard-centered design foster a lasting connection to the surrounding Michigan landscape.
As the article notes, “The exterior modified pine siding was chosen for its weathering characteristics… It will evolve from its initial tobacco color to a gray that will emulate the bark of the surrounding trees, providing something of a camouflage for the house within the densely wooded Michigan landscape.”
Read the full feature here.