Outpost, a residence with a spectacular view by Seattle-based firm Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects has just scooped an AIA award - and its easy to see why.

The large internal volumes, flooded with light via huge windows have made us fall for this project, led by architect Tom Kundig.

Set in the remote and harsh high desert landscape of Idaho, Outpost is a residence and studio/workshop for making and displaying art. The materials used in the structure, including concrete block, car-decking, and plywood, require little or no maintenance, and are capable of withstanding the extreme weather that characterise the desert’s four seasons, making this outpost both practical and beautiful.

Photography: Tim Baes