Riverside home provides separate living options for parents and their teenage children

On this home, two semi-cantilevered wings stretch out towards the river, partially supported by slender poles that don’t obstruct the view. As this side of the home is west-facing, a solution was needed to prevent the afternoon sun slanting into upstairs living spaces. To achieve this, a light metal structure supports a drop down shade at the end of the deck. From the outdoor dining area below, steps lead down to terraced gardens and the river.