A new efficient house for a family of four on a gently sloping meadow with views of the Rocky Mountains.
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A local craftsman turns a tree harvested from the site into a unique counter top for the kitchen eating bar, leaving the natural shape on one edge. Read more in http://lawrenceandgomez.wordpress.com/2012/09/17/reduce-reuse-recycle
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The main living spaces take advangate of the views and natural light through banks of high-performance windows that include Cardinal 366 glass. Cambrian Black granite in leathered finish provides a low-maintenance, affordable alternative to soapstone.
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A wrapped truss outlines the high volume under the roof and acts to define the spaces. A trellis brings down the ceiling over the kitchen and provides a place for lighting.
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The simple shape of the building responds to the direction of the views and provides a large roof to maximize the area for photovoltaic panels. On the left, a spiral stair provides access to the rooftop deck. Tucked under it, a covered eating porch can be served directly through the kitchen windows.
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Tucked away between the kitchen and mud room, a rolling barn door guards the entrance to the pantry. The wood floor of the living area transitions to tile in the mud room. At the far end, a wall of barn wood reclaimed from the site adds visual interest and warmth to the composition.
