Big Sky Country

The longest-serving U.S. senator for Montana – 36 years – and former ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Max Baucus and his wife, Melodee Hanes, returned to Montana to build their dream home on a picturesque lot in the Gallatin Valley, connecting instantly with Paul Bertelli of JLF Architects, writes Western Art & Architecture in the February/March cover story titled “Big Sky Country.” “Built by OSM Construction, the resulting 3,800-square-foot house was designed in response to the prairie influence, reflecting agricultural typography. The home recognizes the valley’s architectural history and engages with its surroundings due to its low profile, long sightlines, and unobstructed views.”