House of Horizons

An academic project completed on a site that was a ranch previously owned by my Grandpa at Monument Rocks. Monument Rocks consists of a series of chalk formations in Western Kansas reaching heights of up to seventy feet. Aside from the formations the surrounding landscape is barren. With no distractions focus is drawn to the expansive horizon that defines the sky vista, interrupted only by the ancient formations.

This project is a retreat that allows for visitors to reflect on the passing of time. The site is located near interstate I-70, but just removed enough to create some isolation. This degree of separation as well as its location in Western Kansas allows for the space to be experienced in small groups. At the site the cabins and tower create solitude and establish different vantage points of the chalk formations for visitors.