Aspen, Colorado, United States
Studio B Architects
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
Located in Aspen, Colorado, these two twin 3,500 square foot homes won the 2006
rocky mountain news architect choice award.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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This project consists of two adjoined and related cousins on a corner site and is often thought of as a ‘sibling rivalry’. They sit quietly in the historic section of Aspen and their massing responds to the contextual rhythm. The two houses divide the property equally and draw a line through the sand via a concrete demising wall.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
This concrete divider yields privacy from one another, defines the patios and carries a fire element to warm the terraces on cool summer evenings. The residences are within easy walking distance of Aspen’s numerous cultural institutions and are inter-related in their posture and appearance. Because of their close proximity, the window patterns were carefully composed insuring privacy from both levels and terraces.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
The exterior material palate is simple yet elegant and is comprised of Italian marble slabs, mahogany siding with reveal details adding a depth to the skin and aluminum-clad doors and windows. A large double height space unites the interior of each house, serves as a gathering space, fills it with light, and contains ample wall space for art. The bold interior surfaces are contrasted by the warmth of the wood floors, casework and furniture.”
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography |
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| layout plan--drawing Courtesy of Studio B Architects |
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| 1st level floor plan--drawing Courtesy of Studio B Architects |
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| 2nd level floor plan--drawing Courtesy of Studio B Architects |
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| 2nd level floor plan--drawing Courtesy of Studio B Architects |
The people
Architects: Studio B Architects
Location: Aspen, Colorado, United States
Photographs: Paul Warchol & Aspen Architectural Photography
