Midcentury Modern Mountain Home

Site:
The project lot is situated at an intersection of two streets. The site slopes gently alongside the roads and then steeper towards its central point. A rock outcropping along the eastern property line became the icon that set this site apart from its neighboring lots, and it was imagined children playing on them for years to come. An L-shaped plan was conceived that fronted the streets and offered the least amount of impact on the site. The roof form and stepped floor plan followed the slope of the property, the home would set down into the site.

The design intent was to remain responsible not only in budget but in context, with respecting the impact on the site and neighboring homes. The home contains a considerable amount of glazing, which was an effort to honor the surrounding views and also provide life to the neighborhood. The ceiling heights are humble, which provide intimacy while maintaining responsible energy requirements to condition. The eaves extend out and mass was created, which lends a respectful nod to passive design.

Interior space:
The interiors reflect the same curated intention as the exteriors: a limited number of materials and simple detailing. The fixed elements create a gentle and neutral canvas. The furniture, finish of the fixtures, the warmth of the lighting, and the artwork on the walls should serve as the color and life of the space.
The L-shape of the home, which follows the slope of the land, also lends itself to an efficient living arrangement for a family. The heart of the home, the kitchen, rests at the center of the house with the focus being a large, anchoring island.

The master wing is situated to the east and the kids’ wing to the west. The hallway leading into the kids’ wing is adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the front range. A masonry fireplace serves as the anchor for both the formal sitting room and the master bedroom. There are 5 large corner windows in the home, which allow for better access to views: one in each of the bedrooms, one in the entry, and the most stunning created with the vision of showcasing a twinkling Christmas tree in a space serving the family room.