Syncline House

Syncline House

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Colorado

After sharing an on-site picnic with the owners, an entrepreneur and professional climber, we were struck by the critical task of siting a structure on the land in a way that revealed the subtle landscape and the not-so-subtle mountain views beyond.

Situated at the fold between the Rocky Mountain foothills and the Great Plains, the house mediates horizons and peaks, city and alpine meadows, inside and out. Conceived as a frame for viewing the landscape, Arch11 meticulously modeled the residence within the site to ensure that planes of glass capture ridgetop views while respecting the city’s height restrictions. Built with innovative renewable energy systems and materials crafted to last centuries, the house is a model of cutting-edge sustainable design and attains a LEED gold certification. Roof gardens allow the land to literally envelop the house, and expansive, retracting glass walls provide full views of the Flatirons to the west while blurring the line between indoor and outdoor rooms. Executed with uncompromising detail, surfaces meet with quiet precision, creating a serene background for the landscape and mountains beyond.

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2012 AIA Colorado Denver Chapter Merit Award
2012 AIA Colorado Denver Chapter Merit Award
2012 AIA Colorado North Chapter Citation Award for Single Architectural Detail
2011 Builder Magazine’s Watermark Awards Project of the Year
2011 Builder Magazine’s Watermark Awards Grand Prize, Kitchen in a Custom Home
2011 Builder Magazine’s Watermark Awards Merit Award for Powder Room in a Custom Home
2011 Builder Magazine’s Watermark Awards Merit Award for Master Bath in a Custom Home
2010 AIA Colorado North Chapter Merit Award
2009 Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Awards International Designers’ Choice Award
2009 Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Awards Second-Place National Kitchen Design Award
2009 Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest Regional Winner
Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest Regional Award of Designers Choice

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