Missoula’s northside neighborhood has a long and colorful history. During the height of the pandemic in 2021 (!) we took on a whole house remodel project on a Northside home. We wanted to 1) bring the home’s historic character to the surface 2) add contemporary comfort and 3) design and build in a style that fit the neighborhood.

Missoula’s Rattlesnake neighborhood has a number of hidden nooks and side streets that reflect a unique history of growth and human use. The original Salish name for Rattlesnake Creek was “Kehi-oo-lee,” and the first note by Captain Meriwether Lewis recording the creek’s existence came in 1806.

This retired couple took the leap and decided to move to Missoula to be closer to the grandkids. Their vision? They wanted a contemporary home that brought the outdoors in, complementing the expansive views of Missoula’s iconic Rattlesnake neighborhood. Yet they also wanted an open floor plan and plenty of warm, inviting areas for all-season extended family gatherings.

If you’ve had a signature slice from The Bridge, chances are you know that the brand stands for more than delicious pizza. It’s also a Missoula experience -- a place to stop in after a hike for a quick slice and a happy hour pint…

This project was a quintessential Missoula building effort that allowed us to put our minds to work to address the emerging needs of a local business and create an experience for first-time and return visitors to Missoula to enjoy.

This growing family was quickly running out of space, but they loved their schools and neighborhood in central Missoula. They came to us looking for solutions, and while they didn’t want to give up their modern sensibility, they also didn’t want a remodel that would leave the house feeling overly modern or a little too trendy.

This home was originally constructed nearly a hundred years ago in what was then the outskirts of Missoula, and for decades it was maintained as a traditional bed & breakfast run by a local family.

This remodel project was a great example of how an owner’s vision can evolve and change over time, and how we at Confluence approach the process of distilling and finessing a dream into reality.