Mountain House

Splayed across a ridge of the Rocky Mountain foothills — with one wing looking down on the city while the other frames views of the continental divide — this house opens its doors to the terrain and invites it inside. A brave move when you reside above 6,600’.

The site demanded extraordinary effort from everyone, beginning with explosives to install the foundation. A modern, mountain exterior is composed of materials chosen to withstand the harsh environment, making a complex rhythm out of simple elements.

Large doors robustly hold back buffeting winds on turbulent days, but have the ability to fold away, inviting the yard to intertwine with the first floor. Inside, the rooms promote self-expression. Wherever possible, the design process supported the creation of our clients’ original ideas during construction. The result is a whimsical living space to contrast the rigid exterior and surrounding environment.