In the rugged, timbered terrain of Jackson Hole’s Teton Village, CLB Architects has crafted a quietly radical home that balances architectural restraint with poetic material expression.
Named after a Brazilian fruit with a vivid orange shell, Caju is a 2,800-square-foot retreat that transforms essential living into a sculptural experience.
Photography above by Matthew Millman.
Commissioned by a young Miami-based family with Brazilian roots, Caju was envisioned as a sanctuary to slow down, connect, and immerse in nature.
Designed for simplicity not only in form but also in philosophy, the home fosters practical, intimate moments in constant conversation with the landscape.
Faced with steeply sloped terrain, dense forest, and scattered boulders, CLB responded with a strategy that minimized site disturbance while integrating the home into its environment.
The main bedroom wing floats gently above the hillside, supported by a gabion wall and slender steel columns that barely touch the ground.
This elevated form preserves the rugged topography while reinforcing the home’s disciplined palette of corten steel, larch wood, and concrete.
Outside, the oxidized steel cladding takes on the warm tones of autumn foliage, allowing the home to quietly mirror its surroundings.
The chosen materials—selected for their durability, honesty, and ability to age gracefully—ensure the home evolves in harmony with the seasons.
“The goal for this project was to create something humble that was grounded in the principle of living simply—nestled into the mountain environment with a rustic, durable shell,” says Andy Ankeny, Partner at CLB.
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A rear deck constructed of gridded metal wraps around existing aspen trees, providing seamless access to the wild landscape designed by Agrostis, Inc.
Minimal outdoor furnishings continue the home’s restrained language, allowing materiality and nature to take center stage.
As a result, the house itself becomes akin to a piece of art.
Every element—form, material, light—is carefully considered. The home’s rigor and simplicity allow each component to function both individually and as part of the overall sculpture.
Through its disciplined use of materials, light-on-the-land construction, and commitment to essentialism, Caju offers a compelling model for intentional living.
With minimal environmental impact and high-performance materials, the home is both resilient and ecologically attuned—a modern refuge where architecture honors its place.
CLB Architects is a Wyoming- and Montana-based architecture firm known for its refined, contextually sensitive designs that blur the boundary between built form and landscape.
With a portfolio spanning private residences, cultural institutions, and commercial projects, the studio is deeply rooted in the American West yet internationally recognized for its minimalist approach.
Their work emphasizes natural materials, quiet rigor, and a deep respect for place.
Through restraint and craftsmanship, CLB creates architecture that feels timeless, grounded, and emotionally resonant.
Architecture by: CLB Architects (@clbarchitects)
Landscape Architecture by: Agrostis Inc.
Photography by: Matthew Millman (@matthewmillmanphoto)
