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Aspen Residence in Colorado by Aidlin Darling Design

 
August 1st, 2018 by Sanjay Gangal

Article source: Aidlin Darling Design

Anchored on the steep slopes of Red Mountain with panoramic views, this project is unique in the sense that it offers a new prototype for speculative real estate in Aspen Colorado. The site, while surrounded by much larger awkwardly situated homes, affords stunning views over Aspen to the west and virtually undeveloped views to the south.

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

  • Architects: Aidlin Darling Design
  • Project: Aspen Residence
  • Location: Aspen, Colorado, USA
  • Software used: Vectorworks, SketchUp
  • Partners In Charge: Joshua Aidlin & David Darling
  • Project Architect: Leonard Ng
  • Project Team: Cherie Lau, Michael Pierry, Zac Rockett, Todd Aranaz, Katie Stuart
  • Contractor: J.D. Black Construction Inc.
  • Structural Engineer: KL&A, Inc.
  • Civil Engineer: Sopris Engineering, LLC
  • Size: 9618 SF

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

The client, a developer with an earnest desire to change the real estate paradigm in Aspen, desired a more sustainable, site sensitive, and modern alternative to the usual developments. The design challenges conventional notions of interior and exterior, absorbing the surrounding landscape. Long stone walls anchor space into the hillside, creating “rooms” both inside and outside, negotiating desirable and undesirable views on the severely constrained site.

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

A panoramic view to the west is enhanced by a vast reflecting pool/roof which eclipses one’s view of nearby homes, giving a sense of having the mountain to one’s self. Arriving on the upper level, one enters a two-story mezzanine gallery and is greeted with spectacular views.

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Adjacent to the gallery is an aspen studded courtyard, which acts as an extension of the indoor spaces below. The home’s north south axis affords maximum view and privacy, while taking maximum advantage of the sun. In addition to solar photovoltaic power, the homes configuration takes advantage of passive solar heat. Through restraint and the use of local materials, the design offers a more sensitive alternative for future development in Aspen.

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

Image Courtesy © Aidlin Darling Design

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Categories: House, Residential, SketchUp, Swimming Pool, Terrace, Vectorworks




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