Located in Jackson, Wyoming, this triplex is thoughtfully designed to resemble a single-family home and blend seamlessly with the existing neighborhood character. While the overall form leans traditional, one of its standout design features draws inspiration from Wyoming’s iconic snow fences—structures that keep windblown snow off highways. This concept is reinterpreted as a cedar screen that gracefully peels away from the street-facing façade, marking the entry and providing both shading and privacy to interior spaces.

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The site design is intentionally simple and clean, echoing the building’s geometry to define the edges of planting beds. Preserving two large, healthy aspen trees at the front entry was prioritized over new plantings, and additional aspen and street trees enhance the streetscape further. Native grasses and flowering perennials soften the architectural lines and create a natural, welcoming feel around the home.

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A significant design challenge was maximizing natural light in the basement unit. Instead of traditional window wells, sloped boulder fields were introduced, evoking a rockslide gently halted before spilling into the basement windows. Native plants grow between the stones, adding seasonal texture and softening the hardscape. From the ground level and upper deck, this boulder feature provides both a visual and physical buffer from the adjacent sidewalk, creating a more intimate backyard space that feels protected from passersby.

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Project in collaboration with Untitled Architecture