架构师提供的文本描述。里奥维斯塔住宅是一座面积为2160平方英尺的单人住宅，坐落在悬崖上，俯瞰着三一河和达拉斯市中心。该遗址位于一个老牌社区的库尔德萨克上，北面可以看到全景。现有的地形形成了一个自然的空地，建筑在遗址的中心与本土树木在南部，东部和西部。

Text description provided by the architects. The Rio Vista Residence is a 2,160 square foot single-family residence located on a cliff overlooking the Trinity River and downtown Dallas. The site is situated on a cul-de-sac in an established neighborhood and has panoramic views to the north. The existing topography forms a natural clearing for the building in the center of the site with native trees to the south, east, and west.

Text description provided by the architects. The Rio Vista Residence is a 2,160 square foot single-family residence located on a cliff overlooking the Trinity River and downtown Dallas. The site is situated on a cul-de-sac in an established neighborhood and has panoramic views to the north. The existing topography forms a natural clearing for the building in the center of the site with native trees to the south, east, and west.

 © Charles Davis Smith, FAIA

查尔斯·戴维斯·史密斯(Charles Davis Smith)，FAIA

 © Charles Davis Smith, FAIA

查尔斯·戴维斯·史密斯(Charles Davis Smith)，FAIA

该住宅的被动太阳方向是沿东西向方向，向北有视野和自然光，东面有晨光，南部有遮阳风，西面很少暴露。节能建筑系统与可持续材料相结合，创造了一个高性能、耐用、低维护的住宅。

Passive solar orientation for the residence is along an east/west axis with views and natural light to the north, morning light from the east, shaded breezes from the south, and minimal exposure to the west.  Energy efficient building systems are paired with sustainable materials to create a high-performance, durable, low-maintenance home.

Passive solar orientation for the residence is along an east/west axis with views and natural light to the north, morning light from the east, shaded breezes from the south, and minimal exposure to the west.  Energy efficient building systems are paired with sustainable materials to create a high-performance, durable, low-maintenance home.

 © Charles Davis Smith, FAIA

查尔斯·戴维斯·史密斯(Charles Davis Smith)，FAIA

住宅由三个在尺寸和色调上变化的直线体组成；每个包在一个不同的波纹金属壁板上，表面有细微的变化。从街道上看，住宅似乎停在一个只有桥梁才能进入的岛屿上。建筑物的聚集延伸了整个场地的宽度，限制了对天际线的任何看法。一旦进入，这座建筑就呈现出一系列充满光线的空间，可以看到城市的全景。这三个直线质量再次被看作是内部体积设计与不同的天花板高度或材料，以区别进入门厅，客厅和室外露台空间。简单和雕塑，整体形式嵌套在景观中的固体和空洞的组成。

The residence is composed of three rectilinear masses varying in size and tone; each clad in a distinct corrugated metal siding with a subtle change of finish.   From the street the residence appears to rest on an island which is accessed only by a bridge. The massing of the building stretches the entire width of the site, limiting any views of the skyline beyond.  Once inside, the building reveals itself as a series of light-filled spaces with panoramic views of the city. The three rectilinear masses are seen again as interior volumes designed with varying ceiling heights or materials to distinguish entry foyer, living rooms, and outdoor patio spaces.  Simple and sculptural, the overall form nestles within the landscape as a composition of solids and voids.

The residence is composed of three rectilinear masses varying in size and tone; each clad in a distinct corrugated metal siding with a subtle change of finish.   From the street the residence appears to rest on an island which is accessed only by a bridge. The massing of the building stretches the entire width of the site, limiting any views of the skyline beyond.  Once inside, the building reveals itself as a series of light-filled spaces with panoramic views of the city. The three rectilinear masses are seen again as interior volumes designed with varying ceiling heights or materials to distinguish entry foyer, living rooms, and outdoor patio spaces.  Simple and sculptural, the overall form nestles within the landscape as a composition of solids and voids.

室内空间是在一个中立的调色板完成，以补充家具和艺术品。

Interior spaces are finished in a neutral palette to compliment furnishings and artwork.

Interior spaces are finished in a neutral palette to compliment furnishings and artwork.

 © Charles Davis Smith, FAIA

查尔斯·戴维斯·史密斯(Charles Davis Smith)，FAIA