美國北卡羅來納 斯蒂普爾切斯住宅
這座住宅的誕生源於一段延續數十年的建築師與客戶的深厚關係。這位著名的電影導演曾在25年前委託建築師設計了一個屢獲殊榮的辦公空間，而今，經歷了好萊塢的輝煌歲月，他與同樣充滿藝術氣息的伴侶選擇實現長久以來的夢想——回歸加拿大蒙特利爾家鄉般的寧靜生活。
This project stems from a decades-long collaboration between the architect and client. Over 25 years ago, the famed film director commissioned an award-winning office space, and now, after decades of Hollywood success, the director and their artistic spouse have decided to pursue a lifelong dream of returning to a tranquil lifestyle reminiscent of their upbringing around Montreal, Canada.
住宅坐落於北卡羅來納州羅利-達勒姆附近阿巴拉契亞山脈丘陵地帶，距離伊諾河不遠，占地65英畝的森林地塊被精心選作這對夫婦的安居之所。建築被設計為一座融於林間的亭閣，意在成為一個反思與歇息的空間，讓人感知自然與建築之間深刻而有意義的聯繫。
Situated on a wooded 65-acre site in the Appalachian foothills near the Eno River around Raleigh-Durham, NC, the Steeplechase House is designed as a pavilion among the trees, offering a space for reflection and repose. It seeks to connect its occupants to the surrounding natural environment while fostering a deeper understanding of the relationship between the natural and built worlds.
這座住宅的雙坡屋頂簡潔而優雅，屋脊高達31英尺，大片的玻璃立面將外部景色無縫地引入室內，形成自然與建築之間的視覺對話。建築外部採用玻璃與黑色金屬，隨季節變化展現不同的面貌：夏季，它隱入林間的斑駁光影之中；冬季，則在偶爾的積雪中如燈塔般耀眼。內部使用天然膠合板裝飾，營造出溫暖的聚集空間，同時保留通向森林的壯麗視野。
The house’s double-gabled roofs rise gracefully to 31 feet, with expansive glass façades that bring nature into the interior. The exterior, clad in reflective glass and black metal, shifts with the seasons: disappearing into the forest’s dappled light in summer and standing as a beacon in the occasional winter snow. The natural plywood interiors create a warm, inviting gathering space while maintaining an uninterrupted view into the surrounding forest.
建築平面圍繞兩個開放的雙坡體量組織，分別對應住宅的公共與私人空間。廚房與餐廳位於兩側空間的中間，由一條低矮而透明的玻璃連廊連接。這條玻璃通廊兩側皆由玻璃構成，宛如穿行於森林之間，讓人在移動時感受到與自然的親密對話。這一過渡空間既分隔又連接了住宅的兩個主要區域，同時帶來一種寬敞與逃逸感。本案是一座反映居住者心靈回歸的建築，也是一段融入自然的詩意之旅。它在阿巴拉契亞山腳下的樹林中靜靜佇立，既是避世的港灣，也是探尋自然與人類建築之間永恆對話的場所。
The plan is organized into two open-gabled volumes, separating the public and private zones of the house. A kitchen and dining area serve as the connective tissue between these spaces, linked by a low, transparent gallery-like loggia with glass on both sides. Walking through this space feels akin to strolling in the forest, offering both division and connection between the house’s distinct zones while fostering a sense of openness and retreat. The Steeplechase House is a poetic exploration of its residents’ yearning for reconnection with nature. Nestled quietly in the Appalachian foothills, it serves as both a tranquil retreat and a thoughtful meditation on the timeless dialogue between the natural world and human design.
主要建築師：勞倫斯．斯卡帕
結構工程：卡羅萊納．門德斯 Kaydos-daniels 工程師
施工單位：Tonic設計與建造 凱瑟琳霍根和文尼彼特拉卡
空間性質：住宅
建築面積：2573平方公尺
座落位置：美國北卡羅來納
影像：馬克．赫伯斯 勞倫斯．斯卡帕 史蒂夫．蔡斯
文字：布魯克斯+斯卡帕
採訪：蘇新婷
Principal Architects：Lawrence Scarpa
Structural Engineering：Carolina Mendez．Kaydos-daniels engineers
Contractor：Tonic Design and Construction．Katherine Hogan and Vinny Petrarca
Character of Space：Residence
Building Area：2573㎡
Location：North Carolina, USA
Photos：Mark Herboth．Lawrence Scarpa．Steve Chase
Text：Brooks + Scarpa
Interview：Chloe Su
