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When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography

Centrally located stair sits adjacent to dining room which is framed by a large window opening to an outdoor garden. Living room and front entry beyond Photo by Dan Arnold

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For a fresh take on dining, consider spicing up a traditional table’s recipe for success. The Corin is a modern-day version of the classic trestle table—it has heft but not too much; it’s streamlined, but has ample surface space. Add stylized Cyra chairs with dramatic backs for a taste of midcentury style—a comfortable upholstered bench would look at home here, too. Want more drama? Add our grand Capiz chandelier to the menu. Products – Corin Trestle Dining Table, Cyra Armchair, Aldrich Bench

Dining table comprised of two bookmatched live edge walnut slabs with a glass runner on a custom steel base. It's a play on the river table design.
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Dining table comprised of two bookmatched live edge walnut slabs with a glass runner on a custom steel base. It's a play on the river table design.
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Designed by Mauro Lipparini, Prora Italian Extension Dining Table is a graceful marvel singularly created to promote timeless, unadulterated stylistic value. Manufactured in Italy by Bonaldo, Prora Dining Table unveils distinctive nuances in the form of its powerfully expressive sculptured legs reminiscent of a ship’s hull or epitomizing a deconstructed bow(tie), which is also the meaning of prora in Italian.

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