Nestled in the snow-covered valley of Aspen, Colorado is KAA’s latest renovation project. In its former life, this warm modern home was an uninspiring 1980’s duplex. Stringent architectural design codes created some unique challenges, but an equal number of exciting design opportunities ultimately presented themselves.

For example, the existing side-by-side gable roofs were maintained, but the internal party walls were removed to open the upper level floor plan with a dynamic mountain-like ceiling form. Expressing the gable ends with full-height, wall-to-wall glazing highlights the views of the mountains and ski slopes beyond.

A contemporary, yet regionally appropriate, new material palette truly transformed the renovation. A combination of metal, board-formed concrete, stone, and cedar compliment the picturesque locale and support the modern aesthetic, all while maintaining an inviting warmth for this vacation residence.