Patrice Jerome

Elliott Johnson

Cable Railing posts embedded into Brazilian Walnut (IPE) decking.

Tricia Shay Photography

Jim Fuhrmann, Beinfield Architecture PC

© Scott Mayoral

Contractor: Prestige Residential Construction Architects: DeForest Architects; Interior Design: NB Design Group; Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Timmerman Photography, Inc.

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Tusculum Residence dining/kitchen showing view to rear courtyard. Architect William Smart

Sited on a runway with sweeping views of the Colorado Rockies, the residence with attached hangar is designed to reflect the convergence of earth and sky. Stone, masonry and wood living spaces rise to a glass and aluminum hanger structure that is linked by a linear monolithic wall. The spatial orientations of the primary spaces mirror the aeronautical layout of the runway infrastructure. The owners are passionate pilots and wanted their home to reflect the high-tech nature of their plane as well as their love for contemporary and sustainable design, utilizing natural materials in an open and warm environment. Defining the orientation of the house, the striking monolithic masonry wall with the steel framework and all-glass atrium bisect the hangar and the living quarters and allow natural light to flood the open living spaces. Sited around an open courtyard with a reflecting pool and outdoor kitchen, the master suite and main living spaces form two ‘wood box’ wings. Mature landscaping and natural materials including masonry block, wood panels, bamboo floor and ceilings, travertine tile, stained wood doors, windows and trim ground the home into its environment, while two-sided fireplaces, large glass doors and windows open the house to the spectacular western views. Designed with high-tech and sustainable features, this home received a LEED silver certification. LaCasse Photography

copyright Ken Hayden

Marc Boisclair

Tim Griffth

Marble bar in Great Room by Charles Cunniffe Architects http://cunniffe.com/projects/willoughby-way/ Photo by David O. Marlow

This simple back yard has a variety of materials to add visual variety such as stone walls and pavers, timber slatted fence which is decking ad paint rusted feature walls