Two renewable energy systems heat and cool this well-insulated home to reduce the use of fossil fuels. The house is inspired by Italian hill towns, which the owners love. It appears to grow out of the granite boulders that dot the landscape. The rugged stonework, courtyards anchored with towers, and... read more →
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A vacation home in Breckenridge with a blend of modern and traditional mountain home elements. A simple palette of just a few materials and colors adds tranquility. A steel shade structure provides shelter on the back deck and an avalanche guard protects the front walkway from snow sheeting off solar... read more →
Jul
26
This agricultural homestead is a soul-refreshing retreat with farmland, a future horse barn, and panoramic views.
Jul
25
The first home is for an Argentinian architect and his wife. The home looks out over Boulder Valley and the Continental Divide on opposite ends. The very steep site calls for a dramatic cantilever. Our 9th home designed for an architect. The second is a vacation home overlooking Sturgeon Bay,... read more →
Jul
24
The forms of this house borrow from mining structures, as if an old mine had been converted into a house. There is an abandoned mine just a few yards away on this property. This house is designed to be near net zero in its energy consumption and also harvests rain... read more →
Jul
18
For some reason, we design a lot of homes on really steep lots. This one is approached from above, so creating an iconic roof form was a natural solution for the site as well as a simple way to take in the spectacular views. The foundation and some main floor... read more →
Jul
15
Three large mountain peaks to the west are echoed in the three main gables of the roof of this conservation ranch. In the valley beyond the home site is a pasture for grazing animals. The home has been designed with a timeless quality to last for many generations. The curving... read more →
Jul
09
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
08
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 →
Jul
07
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 →
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