Cowboy Heaven is a home embedded into a mountainside, with a roofline that climbs and descends to frame mountain vistas. The upper portion of the house is wrapped in a basket weave of Shou Sugi Ban, which literally catches snow within the façade. In places this screen separates from the building creating exterior spaces where the snow is held back so our clients can enjoy a protected moment outdoors. Here was an opportunity to maximize the natural drama of the landscape, creating a serene space that interacts with the landscape, while simultaneously creating a sense of place.