This contemporary refuge in the mountains was designed as the personal family home of the co-founders of RKD Architects, located in the vibrant community of Edwards, Colorado. This house is a composition of simple shed roofs, expressed on the interior with raw, almost urban loft-like imagery and angular stone forms.
On yet another spectacular mountain site, the homeowners decided to build a home for themselves. The construction proceeded in phases, with the garage and guest wings completed first. The main living areas and the owner’s bedroom suite were finished 12 years later.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION RKD Architects
Peek inside an architect’s modern mountain home in the Colorado Rockies
This contemporary and functional home in the high country encompasses 5,000 square feet of living space. The sculptural architecture gives rise to unique and dynamic interior and exterior spaces.
Above: In the entryway, the built-in planters act as an air purifier/humidifier during the long winter months.
Above: The kitchen offers clean lines thanks to a large concealed pantry. So as not to block the views, there are minimal upper cabinets and windows that come down to meet the concrete countertops.
Above: The artwork hanging above the fireplace is a series of New Guinea ancestor boards.
What We Love: This beautiful mountain refuge in Colorado provides its inhabitants with warm and inviting living spaces. Large windows frame breathtaking surroundings that perfectly capture the evolving seasons. The architects did a fabulous job of bringing their vision to life in their personal family home. The customized furnishings and details throughout this dwelling make it feel unique and completely personalized to their lifestyle.
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Note: Be sure to have a look at a couple of other spectacular home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign in the state of Colorado: A Colorado mountain farmhouse is built with beautiful reclaimed materials and A gorgeous rustic-modern cabin inspired by Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.
Elements
Limestone, Steel wall panels, concrete floors, open bar joists, and exposed steel.
Above: This steel-and-oak dining table was custom designed by the architect and can be reconfigured for various seating options when entertaining guests.
Above: The ceilings in the dining room are corrugated, galvanized steel with bar joists.
Above: This luminous hallway features fir-slatted walls, built-in bookshelves, and art niches.
Above: This light-filled bedroom features large windows that frame a beautiful meadow.
Above: This radiant bathroom features porcelain wall tiles for a clean and contemporary aesthetic. The shower lends the feel of having an invigorating shower outdoors.
Above: Exposed wood and steel truss joists are topped with an exposed steel deck ceiling. Finished concrete floors continue out to the patio, creating a flow between indoors and out.
Above: Large sliding glass doors open the living area up to a covered patio. Stone site walls offer shelter from wind, and helps to make the patio feel like part of the living room.
Above: A secondary kitchenette features galvanized countertops, a stainless steel edge, an exposed concrete column, and large windows that extend down to the countertop.
Above: Open web steel and wood joists, together with exposed steel decking as the ceiling, give this guest bedroom a loft-type feel. Custom steel doors with galvanized panels are mounted with barn door hardware. Finished concrete floors complete the look.
PHOTOGRAPHY Gibeon Photo and Brett Bingham Photo
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