Situated on steep terrain overlooking the Columbia River, this new single-family home is designed to bring as much of the outside inside as possible. Surrounded by rolling hills, this modestly-sized house will have unobstructed views up and down the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The interior is to be an open plan, with all bedrooms and living spaces oriented toward the bend in the river before them. For a house like this the vertical topography is both an invaluable experiencial asset and a rewarding construction challenge.