Five Peaks Lookout

Views are something that can really add a whole new dimension to a home and the vistas stretching out before Five Peaks Lookout will be tough to beat. Designed by Scott | Edwards Architecture, Five Peaks Lookout sits at the heart of Oregon’s wine country in the Chehalem Mountains. Nestled on a plot offering exceptional views of five different mountains (Jefferson, Hood, Adams, St. Helens, and Rainier), maximising the scenery while maintaining an intimate connection to the sloped landscape represented quite the design challenge for the architects.

Beautifully designed both inside and out, Five Peaks Lookout is organised in a bar running south to north with exterior covered spaces carving away at the volume of the bar. The home boasts impressive floor-to-ceiling windows, and sliding doors are deployed in every east-facing room to make the most of those views, all with the intent to blur the line between inside and out. The interiors are contemporary and understated, making use of contrasting blacks and whites and polished concrete floors.

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A large array of wood accents, such as the feature stair treads and the kitchen island, are used throughout Five Peaks Lookout to warm the space and mirror the surrounding forest.

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In a bold move to maximise the view from the public spaces of Five Peaks Lookout, the living and dining areas are cantilevered out over a steep drop, capturing a 270-degree view of the site and all five of the majestic mountain peaks. The cantilever is supported by a concrete double-sided fireplace and chimney structure and appears to effortlessly float above the landscape as it slopes more steeply to the north into the valley of a small perennial creek. The cantilever informs the design language carried throughout the property by serving as the inspiration for various ‘suspended’ design features.

The interior design aesthetic of Five Peaks Lookout from Scott | Edwards Architecture honours the indoor-outdoor vibe by relating finish materials to the architecture outside—the main bathroom’s dark wall tile brilliantly ties in to the ebony-stained exterior siding, which wraps through the glazing and defines the main hallway of this amazing looking home in America. Elemental materials like concrete, wood, and steel are used throughout, giving the minimalist architecture richness and a natural feel.

We’re big fans of architecture that is designed to truly make the most of the views that surround it without detracting from its setting and Five Peaks Lookout is a fine example of this in action. It’s not often that you’ll get a home that possesses so many mountain views and the designers behind the build have done an exceptional job of ensuring the views are front and centre pretty much wherever you find yourself in the house. First class architecture in a breathtaking part of the world.

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Images: Pete Eckert