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Ed Weber Architects
Charleston, WV
ABOVE & FACING PAGE: Located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, this three-bedroom, 2,400-square-foot residence sits at cliff 's edge to
America's newest national park. The screened porch and family room are oriented toward the New River Gorge, and a hiking trail is just steps f rom the back terrace. The
house honors the local vernacular of the Appalachian Mountain cottage in form, scale, and material, capturing the beauty of each season in an ever-changing kaleidoscope
of light and color. The great room combines entry, living, cooking, and dining with a natural palette of stone, wood, and plaster. The cathedral ceiling is bookended by lofty,
expansive window walls that connect the home's occupants to the surrounding oaks and sky.
Photographs by Fritz Mortl
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