Kansas City, Missouri

Architect: McHenry Shaffer Architecture

Photography: Nate Sheets

At just 1,800 square feet, the design prioritizes personalized, right-sized living spaces and a constant connection to the outdoors via direct views or glimpses of sky through high windows. The inverted truss roof structure allows for superior insulation depth and sets up an indirect lighting strategy with north-facing clerestory windows, providing soft, ambient light throughout the home. 

The L-shaped floor plan puts the wooded backyard and Trolley Trail on center stage, with views from all rooms directed toward the historic path. Deep overhangs and a wood deck wrap the home from the front porch around to the private yard and stone patio with a fire pit.