36 | Oregon Home “This region has considerable unique challenges for construction that are unlike anywhere else in the country,” Capri says. “Having skilled craftspeople at Riddle Construction execute our Oregon Coast-specific architectural details resulted in a home built to last.” Grade beam foundations, steel framing, and advanced structural strapping provide durability, while the building envelope, flashing details and materials were all designed to withstand wind-driven rain and protect against the coast’s intense corrosive environment. These conditions also inform the home’s dramatic cantilevered design, one of its defining features and a bold architectural move that is as functional as it is striking. “Cantilevers have become an integral part of our design approach on many of our coastal projects,” Capri says. “Most people assume this is solely for aesthetic purposes, and while we are always drawn to the design opportunities afforded by cantilevers, the real reason is the challenges of the brutal coastal weather and geology.” On nearly every project, Capri Architecture works closely with geological experts to identify potential future hazards and determine the best strategy for mitigating them. “For the Ghost Forest House, we had a clearly defined geological setback and developed the cantilever to respond to that requirement, building out over the setback to place the living room closer to the view than would be allowed at ground level,” Capri says.
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