Overlook House: CLT Retreat in Idaho's Ponderosa Forest
The Overlook, a residential project by Migration Studios, reinterprets the Idaho mountain cabin as a high-performance cross-laminated timber (CLT) retreat. Designed by principal architect CJ Pennington, the house spans 2,912 square feet and is scheduled for completion in 2026. It is situated in a mature ponderosa pine forest, with structural engineering by Axiom. The project was curated by Susanna Moreira and photographed by Ethan Jones. The design emphasizes a light footprint within its natural surroundings, showcasing CLT's potential for sustainable mountain architecture.
Key facts
- The Overlook is designed by Migration Studios.
- Principal architect: CJ Pennington.
- Project area: 2,912 square feet.
- Year: 2026.
- Structural engineering: Axiom.
- Photography: Ethan Jones.
- Curated by Susanna Moreira.
- Located in Idaho, United States.
- The house reinterprets the Idaho mountain cabin as a CLT retreat.
- Set in a mature ponderosa pine forest.
Entities
Artists
- CJ Pennington
- Susanna Moreira
- Ethan Jones
Institutions
- Migration Studios
- Axiom
Locations
- Idaho
- United States