A large pergola imitates the structure's post-and-beam design. The patio flows out onto a grassy lawn and other shady sections of the 10,000-square-foot lot.
The living area also features an original brick fireplace. Crisp, white walls contrast with various shades of wood and pops of color throughout the home.
The entryway opens into the expansive great room, which features floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the courtyard. Original Philippine mahogany paneling runs along the wall separating the space from the kitchen.
The home's tangerine-colored front door screams midcentury charm—a feeling that is dually rewarded as soon as you step inside. The interior is filled with eclectic furnishings and artwork.
This 1956 A-frame in Denver, Colorado, was designed by architects Frenchie Gratts and Ed Warner of the firm Gratts & Warner, with Gratts mostly credited for the final product. A brick wall defines much of the facade while enclosing a large courtyard off of the living room.
Exposed rafters from the A-framed section are anchored in the middle of the great room, creating a nook currently used as the formal dining area. A large window above the painted brick frames views of the treetops.
Chair massages—in R.M. Schindler Sling Chairs, no less—are held in a bright, airy space with floor-to-ceiling windows.
The "kindness mirror" represents how love spreads.
Krofchick describes the look as "Cali chic" with an infusion of ’70s spirit.
Inside, the home takes on a Zen-like, minimalist aesthetic. A walk from the front yard and underneath the vertical slats reveals a hidden entry courtyard and a heavily glazed interior.
One of the Alterstudio's latest projects relies heavily on strong geometric elements. The entire structure reads as a single box stretched apart in the middle like two sides of an accordion. Vertical slats span between the two sections and enclose a carport underneath a cantilevering upper level.
The home essentially comprises two structures that are unified by a double-height, courtyard-like space with clerestory windows allowing for ample natural light.
Sitting Structure #8 kit
Sitting Structure #8 model
Blur House upper level floor plan
Blur House lower level floor plan
By night, Blur House is a series of warm golden bands projected onto the hillside.
The bathroom is clad in dramatic stone finishes.
The dark tiled walls of the bathroom strike contrast with the stark white vanity unit.
Circulation corridors run around the perimeter of the home, encasing a central core of functional spaces. This plan maximizes floor space and access to views.
The kitchen, dining room, and living room form one open space with views through large glazed walls on both sides.
The home’s concrete plinth was inspired by the many gray granite outcroppings on the site. The lower level is sunk into the hillside to reduce the visual mass of the home.
The upper facade features simple flush, glossy metal panels that reflect light and the landscape. This refined material contrasts with the raw-formed concrete podium that houses the lower level.
In addition to a pool, the south yard features a large, flat section of outdoor space, which the clients desired for their two young children and two dogs. The glazed front to the living space connects the interior to the exterior.
The home has a strong connection with the outdoors. The pool is aligned with the office space on the upper floor, and the doors open to provide access. The master bedroom hovers over the edge of the concrete podium.
When two high-end art consultants approached Studio B Architecture + Interiors to design a family home in Boulder, Colorado, they sought the simplicity of an art gallery and a strong connection to the outdoors.
The light, clean profile of the vanity gives the bathroom a sense of spaciousness and modernity.
Now the courtyards are wrapped in a modern glass veranda. The room at the end of the courtyard is the dining room. A folding door enables it to be opened completely to the courtyard. This section of the home is considered the social wing of the home, with a tea room, dining room, living room, and kitchen wrapping its perimeter.
"The placement of the stacked boxes and the space between them has been treated in a sculptural way—always considering the functional needs of habitability and the beauty of the house," explains Estudio Caballero Colón.
Stokkøya Cabin north elevation
Stokkøya Cabin east elevation
Stokkøya Cabin south elevation
Stokkøya Cabin west elevation
Stokkøya Cabin site plan
Stokkøya Cabin floor plan
The cabin is accessed via a walking trail on the north side of the site.
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