Yellow Jacket – Lake Tahoe, Nevada

The architectural design utilizes a traditional gable roof supported by timber trusses with large overhangs. Modern and durable exterior finish materials were selected, including natural tree trunk columns, blackened steel railings, and Ironwood handrails. Site drainage swales with a Japanese-influenced rock pattern control drainage at the base of the house.

The interior draws influence from the exterior palette. Grey-stained rift, sawn white oak doors, and cabinets are set against the light grey wide plank oak floors, reflecting the facade. The split face grey limestone wall seen outside is carried across into the living area as an expansive fireplace surround, where the blackened steel hearth takes center stage.