Ideas

The home is a beautiful, glowing jewel on the alpine landscape.

The back garden easement was originally a cartway for coal deliveries. “The cobblestones add a timeless element,” says Maureen.

This three-level studio shows Frank Gehry’s practical side, while still leaving room for fun.

Large format, 12-inch white oak floors help highlight and dramatize the scale of the apartment. “At the width we selected, you see such a beautiful grain expression,” says architect Max Worrell.

While the new facade is swathed in black stucco, it maintains elements of the original carriage house, which is hidden within the wall. Beyond the grounding stucco base, Healey designed two white volumes to be seen above, teasing the idea that more exists beyond the entry point.

"The sunlit formal living room features an inviting bay window with custom banquette seating," says the listing agent. "The living room and dining room have triple-hung windows that open onto the large piazza and overlook the pool."

An ornate chandelier hangs above the billiard table in the recreation room on the first floor.