Blog

Feb 26

Devil’s Thumb Update

This is an update to a 1970's home with a sunken living room that completely blocked the view of the mountains.
Feb 25

Asian Remodel

A dated exterior is converted into a contemporary one with more curb appeal. Adding clerestory windows at the dining and kitchen areas creates a taller, lighter space with views of nature, even from further back in the space. Rather than replace a whole room covered with clear cedar siding, the... read more →
Feb 24

Modern Farmhouse

Our charge for this project was: “get rid of the 1980’s!” The existing home had very bulky proportions and badly weathered wood siding on the exterior and a lot of golden oak and carpet on the inside. For a home with a large floor area, some spaces were very tight.... read more →
Feb 23

Modern Redo

Here a plain suburban house with a dilapidated front porch and pink wood siding is transformed into a modern showcase for the owners' modern art collection. It also opens up the interior space to a large and beautiful back yard.
Feb 22

Mapleton Eclectic

This major overhaul of a home originally built in 1895 and added onto several times was primarily a process of simplifying and cleaning up as well as bringing everything up to current standards. Informed by the historic origins, the eclectic nature of the compound of buildings also provided some of... read more →
Feb 21

Mid-Century Update 1

This remodel updates a typical 1960's design that was dark and enclosed by raising windows and doors, removing low eaves and interior partitions that blocked views to the outside. The ceiling is sandblasted, interior dividers are taken out, and bathrooms are enlarged and updated.  
Feb 14

Mid-Century Update 2

A small existing kitchen is opened in both directions with an eclectic assortment of white, gray, and natural wood to create a new look and a fresh sense of connection to the outdoors. The feel is still casual and a bit country to feel at home with the existing windows... read more →
Feb 13

Tilt Up

To take advantage of beautiful views, the existing roof had to be changed. It squashed the walls, and put the windows too low, like a hat pulled down over one’s eyes. We re-engineered and modified the trusses in place with a new shape that made the walls taller without changing the load paths. The... read more →
Jul 30

1940’s Update

This is more of a new home than a remodel because only the stone lower level and main level floor framing remains from the original home, built in the 1940s. This update creates an open plan with lots of natural daylight. It opens the space to views of the flatiron... read more →
Jul 29

Modern Mountain Barn

This homestead for a mountain top mini-farm is a modern mountain barn surrounded by stone out-buildings. The structure is exposed natural steel with a (secret) finish that will not rust. On the exterior, weathered materials contrast with steel details, such as eyebrows provide shade from the summer sun. The natural... read more →