VINES RESIDENCE
Designed for a retired couple drawn to the climate, viticulture, and expansive landscape of Walla Walla, The Vines Residence is a single-level home conceived to embrace its natural surroundings. The architecture draws from both Japanese and Mediterranean influences—deeply inspired by the clients' extensive collection of Asian art and furniture—prioritizing a grounded material palette and a profound connection to the outdoors. At the heart of the home is a tranquil, Japanese-inspired courtyard garden. This central sanctuary serves as a private retreat protected from direct sun and prevailing winds, visually anchoring the surrounding interior spaces.
The architectural sequence of the home is defined by intentional sightlines and a thoughtful pacing of space. Upon arrival, rather than stepping immediately into the primary living areas, guests enter a sheltered foyer that aligns directly on an axis with the courtyard garden. This immediate visual connection to nature grounds the architecture and draws the eye outward before the interior volume expands into the vaulted great room.
Within this expansive main volume, the living and dining areas flow together in a fully open-concept plan. Instead of utilizing physical barriers, the spaces are subtly defined by tailored lighting and curated furniture placement, allowing the clients' art collection and the surrounding vineyard views to take precedence. Overhead, exposed structural beams reference traditional Japanese craftsmanship, introducing visual warmth that breaks down the scale of the vaulted ceiling and ensures the room feels intimate despite its impressive height.
A continuous roofline protects the home's exterior, utilizing deep eaves to provide passive solar shading on the south and east facades. Coupled with a material palette of warm wood, textured stone, and charred cedar, the residence is a quiet, highly tailored environment designed to age gracefully within the landscape.
PROJECT INFO
LOCATION
Walla Walla, Wa
ARCHITECTURE TEAM
Field Report Architecture
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Sweeting Structural Design
CONTRACTOR
Ketelsen Construction
YEAR
2025 - 2026
STATUS
Permitting