Sculpting the Earth 

The days here are warm, and the nights cold, a contrast that is mirrored in the house, made from rammed earth—a material that feels as much a part of the land as the mountains surrounding it. The earth’s natural insulation is apparent, promising a cozy refuge from the harsh sun and the cold night.

Upon entering, a small plant greets you, an organic flow that this house embodies. As you move further in, you notice there are no rigid walls confining or defining spaces. The curved walls, organic in form, do not divide the house into conventional rooms like a living room, bedroom, or a kitchen. Instead, they create a continuous, flowing space that feels like one interconnected entity. It’s as if the house itself breathes, with each curve and corner blending seamlessly into the next.

Furniture is not something brought and placed into this house—it emerges naturally from the walls, as if the earth is shaped to create these pieces for our comfort. The sofa, the bed, the shelves—each of it emerges from the walls that enclose them. 

There’s no clear distinction between inside and out. You wander through the house, and each turn presents a new perspective, a new corner to discover. The experience is fluid, almost like walking through a living, breathing organism. The openings in the walls are sometimes so large that when sunlight pours in, it feels as though the entire sun is about to enter, filling the space with warmth and comfort, especially welcome on cooler days. Other openings are much smaller, subtle enough that you might overlook them, yet each serves a purpose, whether to allow a gentle breeze to flow through or to frame a particular view.

Curtains offer the ability to create microclimates within the house. On warmer days, they can filter the sunlight, allowing just the right amount of heat to enter the space. On cooler nights, they can be drawn to maintain warmth. The furniture, being an extension of the walls, shares in the house’s natural temperature regulation, remaining cool during the day and warm at night, enhancing comfort without the need for any active climate control.

At the heart of the house, a skylight draws your attention upward. This opening to the sky above does more than just let in light—it acts as a channel for warmth during the day, ensuring that the house remains warm as night falls. The transition from day to night is seamless, with the house adapting naturally to the changing temperatures.

Every aspect of this house, from the rammed earth walls to the smallest opening, is crafted with intention, creating a home that is as much a part of the landscape as the mountains themselves.