Alta Citta

Butterfly Modern

This home is perched just below the ridgeline, offering breathtaking 180-degree long-range views of the French Broad Valley. The challenging, steep sloping lot necessitated a slender, efficient floor plan to minimize site disturbance and maximize views from every point within the home. An L-shaped plan positions the side-loading garage at the front for easy access and facilitates a fully open living space.

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Upon entering, the sloping ceiling dramatically expands the interior space, drawing the eye towards the valley and mountains beyond. This is echoed externally by a shed roof that extends into space, complemented by a contrasting shed roof over the garage, which together create the home's distinctive roofline. A central tower anchors the intersection of these rooflines, providing a unique vantage point.

The exterior features a low-maintenance palette of fiber cement panels, finished to emulate real wood and concrete. These panels are installed over a built-in rainscreen, which acts as an air barrier, protecting the home's envelope and keeping the wall system dry.

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