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Vetter Architects
The owners requested that their home harmonize with the spirit of the surrounding Colorado mountain setting and enhance their outdoor recreational lifestyle - while reflecting their contemporary architectural tastes. The site was burdened with a myriad of strict design criteria enforced by the neighborhood covenants and architectural review board. Creating a distinct design challenge, the covenants included a narrow interpretation of a “mountain style” home which established predetermined roof pitches, glazing percentages and material palettes - at direct odds with the client‘s vision of a flat-roofed, glass, “contemporary” home.
Our solution finds inspiration and opportunities within the site covenant’s strict definitions. It promotes and celebrates the client’s outdoor lifestyle and resolves the definition of a contemporary “mountain style” home by reducing the architecture to its most basic vernacular forms and relying upon local materials.
The home utilizes a simple base, middle and top that echoes the surrounding mountains and vegetation. The massing takes its cues from the prevalent lodgepole pine trees that grow at the mountain’s high altitudes. These pine trees have a distinct growth pattern, highlighted by a single vertical trunk and a peaked, densely foliated growth zone above a sparse base. This growth pattern is referenced by placing the wood-clad body of the home at the second story above an open base composed of wood posts and glass. A simple peaked roof rests lightly atop the home - visually floating above a triangular glass transom. The home itself is neatly inserted amongst an existing grove of lodgepole pines and oriented to take advantage of panoramic views of the adjacent meadow and Continental Divide beyond.
The main functions of the house are arranged into public and private areas and this division is made apparent on the home’s exterior. Two large roof forms, clad in pre-patinated zinc, are separated by a sheltering central deck - which signals the main entry to the home. At this connection, the roof deck is opened to allow a cluster of aspen trees to grow – further reinforcing nature as an integral part of arrival.
Outdoor living spaces are provided on all levels of the house and are positioned to take advantage of sunrise and sunset moments. The distinction between interior and exterior space is blurred via the use of large expanses of glass. The dry stacked stone base and natural cedar cladding both reappear within the home’s interior spaces.
This home offers a unique solution to the client’s requests while satisfying the design requirements of the neighborhood covenants. The house provides a variety of indoor and outdoor living spaces that can be utilized in all seasons. Most importantly, the house takes its cues directly from its natural surroundings and local building traditions to become a prototype solution for the “modern mountain house”.
Overview
Ranch Creek Ranch
Winter Park, Colorado
Completion Date
October, 2007
Services
Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture
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SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
New entry stair using bluestone and batu cladding. New deck and railings. New front door and painted exterior.
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Cascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams
Body Color - Sycamore Tan - SW 2855
Trim Color - Urban Bronze - SW 7048
Exterior Stone by Eldorado Stone
Stone Product Mountain Ledge in Silverton
Garage Doors by Wayne Dalton
Door Product 9700 Series
Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors
Window Product Style Line® Series
Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door
Lighting by Destination Lighting
Fixtures by Elk Lighting
Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living
Customized & Built by Cascade West Development
Photography by ExposioHDR Portland
Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Bob Chatham Custom Home Design
This beautiful french cottage design has an elegantly detailed entrance that features mahogany french doors and a center dormer with arched casement windows, The gables flanking each side have a white paved terrace with matching French doors, each with a transom window above, The muted white painted brick gives it an old world texture and coordinates perfectly with the stucco entrance. This lovely home was designed by Bob Chatham and built by Scott Norman. The interior design is by Anita Rankin.
VanderHorn Architects
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Geschke Group Architecture
This timeless Farmhouse reflects the traditional massing of a German inspired Texas Farmhouse. With a combination of Metal and Flat tile roof, this farmhouse combines the timeless look of a farmhouse and the elegance and functionality of a modern home for contemporary living ideal for family and entertaining.
Richard Bubnowski Design LLC
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Mid-sized beige two-story wood and shingle house exterior idea in New York with a hip roof, a shingle roof and a black roof
MHK Architecture & Planning
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Beach style white two-story exterior home photo in Miami
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DeSantana Natural Stone Company, LLC
This elegant home is completely clad in hand carved Italian, lecce beige limestone. Each architectural stone element was custom designed to suit the french style of the client. Our team of design professionals is available to answer questions on architectural limestone, balustrades, window surounds, and columns at: (828) 681-5111.
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Westerville, OH
T. Walton Carr, Architects
Franklin County's Preferred Architectural Firm | Best of Houzz Winner
Structure Home
Set upon an oversized and highly sought-after creekside lot in Brentwood, this two story home and full guest home exude a casual, contemporary farmhouse style and vibe. The main residence boasts 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, each ensuite with thoughtful touches that accentuate the home’s overall classic finishes. The master retreat opens to a large balcony overlooking the yard accented by mature bamboo and palms. Other features of the main house include European white oak floors, recessed lighting, built in speaker system, attached 2-car garage and a laundry room with 2 sets of state-of-the-art Samsung washers and dryers. The bedroom suite on the first floor enjoys its own entrance, making it ideal for guests. The open concept kitchen features Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf appliances, wine storage, dual sinks and dishwashers and a walk-in butler’s pantry. The loggia is accessed via La Cantina bi-fold doors that fully open for year-round alfresco dining on the terrace, complete with an outdoor fireplace. The wonderfully imagined yard contains a sparkling pool and spa and a crisp green lawn and lovely deck and patio areas. Step down further to find the detached guest home, which was recognized with a Decade Honor Award by the Los Angeles Chapter of the AIA in 2006, and, in fact, was a frequent haunt of Frank Gehry who inspired its cubist design. The guest house has a bedroom and bathroom, living area, a newly updated kitchen and is surrounded by lush landscaping that maximizes its creekside setting, creating a truly serene oasis.
Rhodes Architecture + Light
One of the most commanding features of this rebuilt WWII era house is a glass curtain wall opening to sweeping views. Exposed structural steel allowed the exterior walls of the residence to be a remarkable 55% glass while exceeding the Washington State Energy Code. A glass skylight and window walls bisect the house to create a stair core that brings natural daylight into the interiors and serves as the spine, and light-filled soul of the house.
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JB Architecture Group, Inc.
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Inspiration for a timeless exterior home remodel in Chicago
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