![This stylish contemporary home was built in a volcanic location and it features interesting geometry This stylish contemporary home was built in a volcanic location and it features interesting geometry](https://i.digsdigs.com/2020/07/01-This-stylish-contemporary-home-was-built-in-a-volcanic-location-and-it-features-interesting-geometry-775x576.jpg)
This stylish contemporary home was built in a volcanic location and it features interesting geometry.
The Lookout House by Faulkner Architects is set in a beautiful volcanic region in Truckee, United States, and features a very interesting geometry. The site has a 20 degree slope and it’s facing North which offers is gorgeous views as well as a good level of privacy. Volcanic sediments and large boulders set an eerie mood but also make this area look magnificent. As a result, the architects chose the focus to be on the landscape rather than the house itself. They chose a simple palette of materials such as concrete and steel for the exterior and this allows the building to blend into the natural surroundings and to look at home among the tall pines and fir trees.
The house is a collection of spaces with various degrees of privacy, set at different levels and with different orientations. The private areas consisting of the bedrooms and their en-suites are positioned into the slope. This gives them more privacy and better insulation plus it also establishes a clear and convenient spatial organization throughout the entire house. Colored glass windows reference the color of magma and add warmth and character to the rooms in a unique way. At the top of the staircase a large gathering space is revealed, with a modern fireplace, a pair of comfortable sofas and access to a terrace with a beautiful view of the forest.
![A variety of covered outdoor spaces and terraces allow the house to establish a strong connection with its surroundings A variety of covered outdoor spaces and terraces allow the house to establish a strong connection with its surroundings.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2020/07/04-A-variety-of-covered-outdoor-spaces-and-terraces-allow-the-house-to-establish-a-strong-connection-with-its-surroundings-775x584.jpg)
A variety of covered outdoor spaces and terraces allow the house to establish a strong connection with its surroundings.
![Red and orange glass windows introduce an unexpected dose of color into the private areas of the house Red and orange glass windows introduce an unexpected dose of color into the private areas of the house.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2020/07/05-Red-and-orange-glass-windows-introduce-an-unexpected-dose-of-color-into-the-private-areas-of-the-house-775x581.jpg)
Red and orange glass windows introduce an unexpected dose of color into the private areas of the house.
![The colored windows also bathe the staircase is warm light and add a lot of character to the interior as a whole The colored windows also bathe the staircase is warm light and add a lot of character to the interior as a whole.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2020/07/06-The-colored-windows-also-bathe-the-staircase-is-warm-light-and-add-a-lot-of-character-to-the-interior-as-a-whole-775x581.jpg)
The colored windows also bathe the staircase is warm light and add a lot of character to the interior as a whole.
![kitchen with a cool wooden ceiling The kitchen and dining area share a large open space with a wooden ceiling, concrete walls and full height windows.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2020/07/07-The-kitchen-and-dining-area-share-a-large-open-space-with-a-wooden-ceiling-concrete-walls-and-full-height-windows-775x1033.jpg)
The kitchen and dining area share a large open space with a wooden ceiling, concrete walls and full height windows.