Program: Building on a vast landscape with views of the Rocky Mountains and Long’s Peak, the architects designed a house that takes advantage of the unique site–which includes a wetland with a stream and a lake surrounded by an alfalfa field–while reinterpreting traditional materials and agrarian forms.
Location: Berthoud, Colorado
Solution: The house is organized around a sunrise court to the east that gazes upon the lake and a sunset court to the west that takes advantage of mountain views. The private master suite contains a meditation space overlooking the lake, while the evening court includes an outdoor grill for sundown activities and dining. Roof planes undulate to allow clerestory light into the intimately scaled spaces below. A long stone wall links indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as public and private ones, making a cohesive whole.
Construction and materials: Wood paneling and natural stones clad this wood-framed house, which is topped by a sloping, corrugated metal roof. Wood floors and stairs add warmth to the interiors.
Completion date: June 2014
PeopleArchitect:
Studio H:T Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Principal in charge/Designer: Brad Tomecek Architect of record: Brad Tomecek Engineers: Studio NYL General contractor: Tim Krueger Photographer: Tomecek Studio Architecture, 303-955-0562 Consultants Landscape: Lindgren Landscape Inc. Lighting: Steve Haworth/Light Center Ft. Collins
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Structural System Wood Framing/TJI Exterior Cladding Masonry: Natural White Moss Stone/Colorado Sandstone Wood: Old growth vertical grain Douglas Fir Moisture barrier: Tyvek Roofing Metal: Berridge Corrugated Metal Roofing Windows Wood frame: Kolbe & Kolbe Doors Metal doors: Copper Front Door, Point Five Ft. Collins Wood doors: Four Seasons, Custom Doors, Ft. Collins Sliding doors: Kolbe & Kolbe Interior Finishes Resilient flooring: Walnut Raised flooring: Kitchen ceiling - Open Grain Oak Flooring stained black Special interior finishes unique to this project: Kitchen ceiling: Open Grain Oak Flooring stained black; Fireplace surround: Aspen White Granite |
