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Old and New | Thunderbowl | Aspen, CO
Tucked sensitively into the surrounding mountainscape with ski-in, ski-out access to Aspen Highlands slopes this tri-level family vacation home, featured in our Monograph, Designing Aspen The Houses of Rowland+Broughton, comfortably accommodates multiple generations. The purposeful juxtaposition of old and new creates a refined sensorial atmosphere. The addition of color throughout adds an air of playfulness.
With the intention of bringing architectural rigor to the original 1990s home while injecting character and vitality, the team undertook an extensive interior remodel. On the main level, thoughtful editing of the space, including the demolition of certain walls resulted in a more open plan that encourages a modern lifestyle. A remotely located guest bedroom and sitting room suite offers privacy for elders. A ski-in, ski-out gear room provides easy access to the slopes and storage for multi-seasonal sporting equipment.
Sneak Peak
Sharing a spread of our Thunderbowl project as it appears on the pages of our new book, Designing Aspen The Houses of Rowland+Broughton.
Within the refreshed environment, meticulous attention was paid to the selection and placement of furnishings, supporting the intention of creating a comfortable, casual living environment for all.
Throughout the home existing woodwork is a focal point. A lightening of the overall palette included bleaching the original floors and ceilings to enhance texture. Two existing staircases were re-finished and new modern metal mesh guardrails were designed to complement existing metal detailing on ceiling trusses. Doors were replaced with sliders, mullions were edited out of existing windows, and new windows were added.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite was edited into a single continuous gable volume flanked by an office and an ample seating area. Open trusses connect the private spaces in the suite, distributing natural light and accentuating the roof form. A pair of children’s bedrooms playfully reflect individual personalities.
Photography by Lisa Romerein