Black Fox Ranch / CLB Architects

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Black Fox Ranch / CLB Architects - Exterior Photography
© Matthew Millman

Text description provided by the architects. Sited next to a band of cottonwoods and aspens occupying the former riverbed of the Snake River, Black Fox Ranch consists of a couple’s primary residence and a barn with stables. The design and planning draw from the site’s history as a working cattle ranch, with 100-year-old irrigation ditches, remnants of a 19th-century trapper’s cabin, corrals, and game trails (seasonally frequented by 400+ head of elk) that crisscross the 35-acre ranch.

Black Fox Ranch / CLB Architects - Exterior Photography, Garden
© Matthew Millman

The clients’ choice of site was influenced by their appreciation of wildlife and conservation as well as their love of horses and desire to return the land to its historic roots as a working ranch with livestock and hay production. The barn, corral, and pastures are situated close to the residence, ensuring that the horses are a constant visual presence. The neighborhood has access to miles of private riding trails that access the Snake River and Grand Teton National Park. 

Black Fox Ranch / CLB Architects - Interior Photography, Facade
© Matthew Millman
Black Fox Ranch / CLB Architects - Exterior Photography, Facade
© Matthew Millman

The low-slung, three-bedroom residence gradually rises from the meadow, capped by a compact second story containing the primary bedroom suite and an office suite with access to a rooftop deck. The long, low slope of the roof is structured with a cross-laminated timber (CLT) roof system. The deep overhang creates cover for an outdoor dining terrace that frames Teton Mountain views to the west and the Gros Ventre Range to the east.

Black Fox Ranch / CLB Architects - Interior Photography, Living Room, Table
© Kevin Scott
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Deliberately composed exterior spaces wrap the perimeter of the building, allowing access to the panoramic views and one’s preference for sun or shade throughout the day. House and barn are defined by elemental forms and materials that nod to the site’s past. The home’s L-shaped plan separates the main living spaces—living, dining, kitchen, den, and primary bedroom—from secondary areas including guest quarters, gym, sauna, and laundry room. Living areas on the ground floor open to sheltered outdoor areas that include a fire pit, pizza oven, and a stand of Aspen trees.

Black Fox Ranch / CLB Architects - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Wood, Chair, Beam
© Kevin Scott

Throughout the long side of the “L,” views are framed of iconic Sheep Mountain (AKA Sleeping Indian). A material palette of dark-stained cedar, steel, and board-formed concrete defines the exterior of the buildings. Inside, white oak and polished concrete floors, custom steel, and walnut millwork establish a grounded, earthy sense of warmth.

Black Fox Ranch / CLB Architects - Interior Photography, Beam
© Matthew Millman

New topsoil and native seeding were added to restore the land and the newly planted bosque of aspen trees introduce shade and establish a sense of placemaking. Ultimately, this legacy project helps the owners return to their equestrian roots and bring the historic ranch into the future. 

Black Fox Ranch / CLB Architects - Exterior Photography, Forest
© Matthew Millman

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Cite: "Black Fox Ranch / CLB Architects" 10 Aug 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/999476/black-fox-ranch-clb-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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