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A roofline shaped by the biomechanics of a horse in full gallop.

Another view of the Horse Farm Cabin, perched on a gentle rise within a working horse farm outside Birmingham, Alabama.

The design draws from the quiet language of Southeastern barns and utility sheds. Board-and-batten cedar, rough stone gathered from the site, and corrugated metal anchor the cabin in its agrarian surroundings.

Facing the pasture, the roofline unfolds into a sequence of angular gables inspired by the biomechanics of equine motion. The shifting forms organize the interior spaces while lifting views across the open landscape and filling the cabin with natural light.

From the road, the cabin appears modest and grounded.
From the pasture, it comes alive with motion.

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River House | Carriage House

Courtyard elevation.

The composition is shaped by the vertical rhythm of the surrounding woods and the quiet horizontality of the riverbank. Proportion became the discipline that held those forces in balance; guiding the massing, spacing, and overall restraint of the design.

This residence is about to begin construction along the Cahaba River, and we’re looking forward to watching it move from rendering to reality.

If you’d like to follow along as it takes shape, we’ll be sharing updates along the way.