This contemporary Park City ski house in the heart of Old Town, Utah, was designed by OZ Architects and built by Magleby Construction. Created as a ski-in, ski-out compound for an extended family, the three-level home is made up of three living units that can be combined in a variety of ways. Each family can have its own private space, or open things up when everyone wants to be together.
The location could not be better for skiers, with easy access to the Town Lift and views of the ski runs above and the historic downtown below. Up on the rooftop deck, you will find a stainless steel spa, a fire pit, and a living roof. Continue below to see the rest of this home, plus some ski house design ideas to borrow for your own mountain retreat…
Laser-Cut Steel Storage Doors
Above: Laser-cut steel doors with an organic pattern hide storage on both sides of this wood-lined niche.
What We Love About This Home
We love that this ski house was designed with the whole family in mind. There are comfortable spots to curl up by the fire, a game area for some friendly competition, and decks for taking in the snowy views. Our favorite spot has to be the rooftop, where you can soak in the hot tub while looking out over Old Town. Overall, a fabulous mountain retreat for spending ski season with family and friends!
Tell Us: After a day on the slopes, would you head for the fireplace in the living room or the spa up on the roof? Let us know in the Comments below!
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Floating Staircase with Steel Railing
Above: Floating oak treads and a steel railing made of flat horizontal bars lead up past a wall of windows.
Living Room with Gray Brick Fireplace
Above: The living room is perfect for warming up after a day on the slopes, with boucle chairs pulled up to a wood-burning fireplace in a gray brick wall.
Above: The open layout makes entertaining easy, with a sculptural chandelier hanging over the long dining table and the kitchen just beyond.
Outdoor Deck with Views of Old Town
Above: Sliding glass panels open the living room to a covered deck with lounge chairs and bar-height tables.
Walnut Kitchen with Mosaic Backsplash
Above: Walnut cabinetry, an iridescent mosaic backsplash, and a raised eating bar with three cream barstools fill this kitchen.
Shuffleboard Table with Bar Seating
Above: Guests can grab a drink at the stone bar counter between turns at the walnut shuffleboard table. A wine fridge is tucked into the wall nearby.
Sitting Room with See-Through Fireplace
Above: This sitting room has a see-through fireplace in a dark steel surround and a leather egg chair by the window.
Wet Bar with Wine Storage
Above: The wet bar has dark wood cabinets with under-cabinet lighting, a stainless steel countertop, and a wine fridge.
Powder Room with Striped Glass Pendant
Above: A striped glass pendant in green and orange hangs above a translucent green sink in the powder room.
Lime Green Spiral Staircase
Above: Visible from the powder room window, this lime green spiral staircase adds a bright splash of color outside.
Bedroom with Linear Fireplace
Above: This bedroom has a linear glass fireplace with a stone hearth and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to snow-covered trees.
Sitting Area with Antler Chandelier
Above: A white antler chandelier hangs above a brass drum table in this sitting area, with sliding doors to a covered balcony.
Bathroom with Soaking Tub
Above: A built-in soaking tub sits below a wide window, next to a glass shower lined in linear tile with a teak bench.
Bedroom with Upholstered Wall Panels
Above: Upholstered wall panels make a soft backdrop for the bed, while a mirrored desk doubles as a nightstand.
Glass Elevator with Graffiti Murals
Above: Talk about a fun surprise! The glass elevator travels through a shaft covered in colorful graffiti-style murals.
Deck with Fire Bowl and Old Town Views
Above: A metal fire bowl warms this deck at dusk, with the lights of Old Town glowing below.
Second Kitchen and Dining Area
Above: A second kitchen and dining area features a stone-topped table, dark wood cabinetry, and a steel staircase with a glass railing and hidden LED lighting.
Family Room with Linear Fireplace
Above: In the family room, a linear gas fireplace sits below the TV, with floating shelves on one side and a long window seat on the other.
Bedroom with Sheer Curtains
Above: Sheer curtains filter the light in this calm bedroom, which has an upholstered bed and a reading chair with an ottoman.
Bathroom with Floating Vanity
Above: This bathroom has a floating dark wood vanity with a long trough sink, set between frosted green glass walls.
Cozy Media Nook
Above: Curtains close off this wood-paneled media nook, perfect for movie nights with two cushioned benches and a wall-mounted TV.
Twin Bedroom with Wood-Planked Wall
Above: Two twin beds share a long upholstered headboard, with an amethyst lamp between them and a narrow window above.
Kitchen with Gray Brick Wall
Above: Another kitchen is outfitted with walnut cabinetry, a stainless steel hood with a floating wood shelf, and gray velvet barstools.
Bedroom with Plaid Headboard
Above: A tall plaid headboard with button tufting gives this bedroom a warm, lodge-like feel.
Rooftop Deck with Fire Table and Hot Tub
Above: The rooftop deck is the ultimate après-ski spot, with chairs layered in sheepskins around a black fire table and a chairlift in view on the hillside.
Above: The stainless steel hot tub is set into a wood surround, and glass railings keep the views of Old Town wide open.
Contemporary Exterior Overlooking Old Town
Above: From the street, you can spot the glass railing of the rooftop deck above the wood-clad exterior.
Ski House Design Ideas to Steal
- Put the fireplace where everyone gathers. Pull comfortable chairs close to the fire in the main living space, so it becomes the natural place to warm up after skiing.
- Open the walls to the mountain. Large sliding glass doors let you enjoy the views from inside and step out onto the deck in seconds.
- Take the hot tub to the roof. A rooftop spa gets the best views in the house and frees up space on the lower decks. Stainless steel also holds up well in mountain weather.
- Plan for fire outdoors. A fire table or fire bowl on each deck means you can stay outside longer on cold evenings.
- Make room for games. A shuffleboard table next to the bar keeps guests together, whether they are taking a turn or cheering from a barstool.
- Add one unexpected detail. Something playful, like a lime green staircase or a graffiti-lined elevator, gives a modern ski house its own personality.
- Design for togetherness and privacy. Separate suites or living units give each family its own space, with shared rooms for meals and evenings together.
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