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Blue Horse Building & DesignBlue Horse Building + Design / Architect - alterstudio architecture llp / Photography -James Leasure
Joseph B Lanza Design + BuildingFor this house overlooking a salt water pond, my clients wanted a cozy little cottage, but one with an open floor plan, large public rooms, a sizable eat-in kitchen, four bedrooms, three and a half baths, and a den. To create this big house in a small package, we drew upon the Cape Cod tradition with a series of volumes stepping back along the edge of the coastal bank. From the street the house appears as a classic half Cape, but what looks like the main house is only the master suite. The two “additions” that appear behind it contain most of the house.
The main entry is from the small farmer’s porch into a surprisingly spacious vaulted stair hall lit by a doghouse dormer and three small windows running up along the stair. The living room, dining room and kitchen are all open to each other, but defined by columns, ceiling beams and the substantial kitchen island. Large windows and glass doors at the back of the house provide views of the water.
Upstairs are three more bedrooms including a second master suite with its own fireplace. The extensive millwork, trim, interior doors, paneling, ceiling treatments, stairs, railings and cabinets were all built on site. The construction of the kitchen was the subject of an article in Fine Homebuilding magazine.
MG Homes, LLCFront elevation modern prairie lava rock landscape native plants and cactus 3-car garage
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
Munro ContractingThis gorgeous home was built by Villa Nova Houses! No detail has been spared as the design was thought out so well!
James Hardie Board & Batten - Cedar Mill (at 16" centers) on the front and sides in Night gray has massive curb appeal! Along with the beautiful wood detail done at the front entrance By Villa Nova just give this home such character!
The rest of the sides and back of the home are done with James Hardie Lap Siding - 8 1/4" - Cedar mill also in Night Gray! Finished off the look with white aluminum soffit & fascia for a clean and classic look!
Tate Studio ArchitectsBeautiful Entry Courtyard and Front Door. Builder - Full Circle Custom Homes, Architecture and Interiors - Tate Studio Architects, Photography - Thompson Photographic, Landscaping - Azul Verde Design.
Dale Tu PhotographyThe home is split into two upper volumes suspended over a stone base, breaking down the mass and bulk of the building, to respect the scale of the neighborhood. The stone visually anchors the project to the ground, while the metal cladding provides a durable and low-maintenance material while maintaining a contemporary look. Stained cedar clads the inside of the volume, providing warmth and richness to the material palette, and creates a welcoming lantern-like effect at the entry during the evenings.
Nest DesignsFor the exterior of this home, the builder and I worked to make the original farmhouse plan, more modern. We added the metal accents on the roof lines, and on the beams. We then chose to stain the beams a weathered gray to tie in with the house color.
Justin Doyle HomesThis gorgeous modern farmhouse features hardie board board and batten siding with stunning black framed Pella windows. The soffit lighting accents each gable perfectly and creates the perfect farmhouse.
Christopher Jones PhotographyPhotography: Christopher Jones Photography / Builder: Riley & Walker Homes
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