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The Morin house sits on five acres of open grassland with spectacular mountain views to the southwest. The Galisteo River, with its continuous ribbon of cottonwood trees, forms the western boundary. The house is placed at the northeast corner where a slight rise improves the view to the southwest. The siting also accentuates the sense of expansiveness of the land as it slopes toward the river. Built of concrete/recycled styrofoam masonry, the Morin house consists of a cluster of four small buildings, reflecting traditional building patterns and shapes. The two pitched-roof buildings have simple gables of corrugated metal, one with shed dormers to improve space and light in upstairs rooms. Although the house presents a familiar profile in the landscape, the detailing is contemporary. The interiors are simple, functional and understated. The driveway enters from the south so that one drives past the house and then doubles back into the site to the informal court. Movement along this approach emphasizes the sculptural quality of the house and gives a larger sense to the site while preserving the crumbling remains of an old stone wall which parallels the road. Three small patios delineated by stone walls link the buildings. Elsewhere the site is left undisturbed. The unbroken expanse of native grasses and shrubs emphasizes the wide open feel of the Galisteo Basin.


MORIN HOUSE Galisteo, NM 2000
	AIA / Su Casa Magazine 2004 Design Award Honor Award
	AIA New Mexico Chapter 2000 Design Award AIA Honor Award
The Morin house sits on five acres of open grassland with spectacular mountain views to the southwest. The Galisteo River, with its continuous ribbon of cottonwood trees, forms the western boundary. The house is placed at the northeast corner where a slight rise improves the view to the southwest. The siting also accentuates the sense of expansiveness of the land as it slopes toward the river. Built of concrete/recycled styrofoam masonry, the Morin house consists of a cluster of four small buildings, reflecting traditional building patterns and shapes. The two pitched-roof buildings have simple gables of corrugated metal, one with shed dormers to improve space and light in upstairs rooms. Although the house presents a familiar profile in the landscape, the detailing is contemporary. The interiors are simple, functional and understated. The driveway enters from the south so that one drives past the house and then doubles back into the site to the informal court. Movement along this approach emphasizes the sculptural quality of the house and gives a larger sense to the site while preserving the crumbling remains of an old stone wall which parallels the road. Three small patios delineated by stone walls link the buildings. Elsewhere the site is left undisturbed. The unbroken expanse of native grasses and shrubs emphasizes the wide open feel of the Galisteo Basin.

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