Perched atop the rolling crest of the Horseshoe Mountain range near Charlottesville, Virginia, Casa Mar-i-Posa will emerge as a sculptural retreat—an architectural ode to family, landscape, and light. Envisioned as a modern mountain sanctuary for a large extended family, the home is sited with quiet intention on a knoll within a 170-acre protected expanse of forest and meadow.

Drawing its name from the Spanish word for “butterfly,” the design evokes lightness, grace, and transformation. Wings of the house extend outward to embrace panoramic views, while the architecture balances openness and intimacy—creating fluid, interconnected spaces for gathering, reflection, and retreat. Grounded in place yet open to the sky, Casa Mar-i-Posa is not merely a destination, but a lasting memory in the making—a place one longs to return to, and never wishes to leave.