Architects Design Sprawling Mountain Home Inspired by the Fibonacci Spiral

A typical home adheres to a square or rectangular shape, while occasionally deviating to a circular structure. The Berkshire Mountain House, however, defies any sort of convention and takes inspiration from the Fibonacci spiral to create a winding layout among the rural Massachusetts landscape.

Created by Tsao & McKown Architects, the home has a total of three levels that spiral to its highest point. Everything is a progression, starting with the living areas on the first floor–open spaces for dining and entertaining–and gradually working its way up to a cozy aerie. The design focuses on natural lighting and the breathtaking views, incorporating large glazing along its winding path to offer the best sights from breakfast to midday to stargazing at night.

Berkshire Mountain House might pride itself on the scenery, but it also includes striking interior decor. The aesthetic features an exciting mixture of textures, including granite from a nearby quarry as well as warm wood panelling throughout. Together, they create an airy and tranquil place to work and play.

Tsao & McKown Architects: Website
via [Freshome, ArchDaily]

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met and Manager of My Modern Met Store. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned her BFA in Illustration and MFA in Illustration Practice. Sara is also an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, a studio where she stitches pet portraits and other beloved creatures. She chronicles the creativity of others through her website Brown Paper Bag and newsletter, Orts. Her latest book is Threads of Treasure: How to Make, Mend, and Find Meaning Through Thread, published in 2014. Sara’s work has been recognized in Be Creative With Workbox, Embroidery Magazine, American Illustration, on Iron and Wine’s album Beast Epic, among others. When she’s not stitching or writing, Sara enjoys planning things that bring together the craft community. She is the co-founder of Camp Craftaway, a day camp for crafty adults with hands-on workshops in the Seattle area.
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