Situated along the McKenzie River, this terrace provides a series of outdoor rooms that serve as an extension of the house and enhance the homeowners’ interaction with the natural setting. Each outdoor space provides a unique experience as it links an adjacent interior room to the riparian landscape beyond.

For example, at the living room, the terrace is very open, with columns on either side framing a picturesque view of the river. In comparison, the outdoor dining room is more sheltered and insular, as it is partially enclosed by a cedar trellis and protected by a translucent polycarbonate canopy.

The terrace walls are constructed of concrete masonry units which help to anchor the house into the landscape, topped by wood composite decking with concealed fasteners. The cedar trellis incorporates custom-designed steel connectors and accommodates built-in benches and planters.