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Vetter ArchitectsThe 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
Sarah Zimmerman ArchitectThe property sits on a through lot, with entrances from two streets. Original arrival points were unclear and further complicated by the lower level au-pair unit. Significant site upgrades and a prominent entry porch resolved and clarified the circulation.
Soft Square-Modern & Contemporary Furniture StoreWith the Pedestal Collection, Eero Saarinen resolved the "ugly, confusing, unrestful world" underneath tables and chairs. The collection is a defining accomplishment of modern design and a timeless addition to your home—a true classic.
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Charlie Allen Renovations, Inc.Renovation is stressful. Wouldn’t it be nice to let someone else oversee product selections, manage day-to-day issues, and bring your project to a successful completion? The owners of a two-family in Arlington recently did just that, flying off to Florida just as we began renovating their first floor unit.
Of course, before they left we thoroughly discussed all aspects of the work order, which included renovating the kitchen and bathroom, painting the bedroom, and adding a laundry closet. We reviewed color and material selections, and set up a schedule for regular briefings.
A handful of issues did come up. But because we had planned ahead, we were able to resolve them with very little stress for our clients. For instance, the client had chosen a bright yellow paint color for the kitchen walls, but once the new cabinets, countertop, and flooring had been installed, it was clear that yellow would clash. We suggested a more complementary Benjamin Moore Lancaster Whitewash shade instead.
In the bathroom, the clients had selected a deep inset mirrored medicine cabinet. But when the wall behind the vanity was opened, it revealed a pipe running up the wall, too close for the inset model. In this small space, a bump-out medicine cabinet would be awkward, so instead we placed a mirror over the sink and two smaller inset cabinets on either side – a solution that pleased the homeowners, who now have his-and-hers storage spaces.
Finally, the homeowners had resigned themselves to the fact that the laundry closet would be too small for storing detergent and other needs. However once the units were in place, we realized that a small custom shelf could be built and had it installed to the delight of the homeowners.
Photo by Shelly Harrison
Castle Building & RemodelingThis modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s.
However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets.
Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola.
The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis.
The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year.
Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate.
Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing.
The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard.
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Design DCAThe curved stair's ground-floor landing resolves into a formal living with a full height abstract mural in deep mauve, burgundy, and slate anchors the room as a gallery-scale artwork.
Exclusive Home InteriorsFunctional and design kitchens
With 3.1, copatlife continues its march into the creation of definite relations between function and form, derived from a culture of industrial design.
It uses elements and materials able to create an idea of kitchen space suited for its lifestyle, where design and technology give to the project security and contemporary solutions.
copatlife designs solutions and forms in order to help to live this space as unique and special.
A continuous research to find formal and aesthetic solutions capable of resolving and characterizing.
Contents and forms to interpret at best the multiple needs of our daily lives.
Betz Pools LimitedThe design challenge was that they wanted a classic look, which typically has the pool lined up with existing structures. That was impossible with the odd angles of their small pie-shaped lot, so everything was lined up with the back lot line. To resolve the angles with the house, the planting beds and kitchen walkout stairs became trapezoid shaped.
Soft Square-Modern & Contemporary Furniture StoreWith the Pedestal Collection, Eero Saarinen resolved the "ugly, confusing, unrestful world" underneath tables and chairs. The collection is a defining accomplishment of modern design and a timeless addition to your home—a true classic.
www.softsquare.com
Soft Square-Modern & Contemporary Furniture StoreWith the Pedestal Collection, Eero Saarinen resolved the "ugly, confusing, unrestful world" underneath tables and chairs. The collection is a defining accomplishment of modern design and a timeless addition to your home—a true classic.
www.softsquare.com
Exclusive Home InteriorsFunctional and design kitchens
With 3.1, copatlife continues its march into the creation of definite relations between function and form, derived from a culture of industrial design.
It uses elements and materials able to create an idea of kitchen space suited for its lifestyle, where design and technology give to the project security and contemporary solutions.
copatlife designs solutions and forms in order to help to live this space as unique and special.
A continuous research to find formal and aesthetic solutions capable of resolving and characterizing.
Contents and forms to interpret at best the multiple needs of our daily lives.
Vibrant Design BuildCustom oak built-ins. After resolving drain pipe repairs these built-ins intentionally integrated hiding the pipes from this historic home.
Transitional living room photo in Philadelphia
Transitional living room photo in Philadelphia
CLOSET ENGINEERSInspiration for a large timeless women's linoleum floor walk-in closet remodel in New York with open cabinets and beige cabinets
Soft Square-Modern & Contemporary Furniture StoreWith the Pedestal Collection, Eero Saarinen resolved the "ugly, confusing, unrestful world" underneath tables and chairs. The collection is a defining accomplishment of modern design and a timeless addition to your home—a true classic.
www.softsquare.com
Design DCAThe curved stair's ground floor landing resolves into a formal living with a full height abstract mural in deep mauve, burgundy, and slate anchors the room as a gallery scale artwork.
Robert Nichol and sonsThe aspiration was to create a graphic from that was in oppo.
Large contemporary two-story wood flat roof idea in Melbourne
Large contemporary two-story wood flat roof idea in Melbourne
Wilson Woodscape, Inc.finished modern deck with cedar siding to hide pool equipment underneath. New flat work concrete with narrow channel drain resolved our grading problems.
E I Electrical, Inc.Restore safety and power to your home with prompt, expert electric panel repair in Honolulu, HI by E I Electrical Inc., resolving tripping breakers and faulty connections quickly.
Mariane Wheatley-MillerSoft colourful plantings along the pathway, seasonal interest begins in early spring and the planting is still colourful in late summer.
Design ideas for a small craftsman partial sun front yard brick driveway in New York for summer.
Design ideas for a small craftsman partial sun front yard brick driveway in New York for summer.
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