House exterior with giant large glass walls in the lakeside
 

COLOROW

EDWARDS, COLORADO

 
House exterior in the mountain area
 
 

We typically do renovations or additions only when they are fun and challenging – and this one was both. The additions consisted of a garage in the new living area‐ a la Ferris Bueller, a large greenhouse, an observatory, and clients who love raw concrete and exposed structure. A “re‐skinning” of the original house helps to tie the two phases together.

 
 
Industrial zone and the blue sky view
House interior with steel, wooden beams and ceiling lights
House elevator with empty elevator cabin
 

The telescope had to be separated from the rest of the structure in order to eliminate vibrations, so it sits on a big, corrugated culvert which we stood on end and filled with concrete. The stair and the surrounding floors come close – but they never quite touch the culvert!

 
 
House interior view with staircase
House interior with botanical garden
House interior with giant glass wall and hardwood floor
Living room with brown sofa, carpet and wooden ceiling beams
House interior with giant glass walls
House exterior with glass walls, green grass landscape and trees
 
 

Title
Colorow

Location
Edwards, Colorado

Project Size
3,500 sq feet addition

Elements

Stone to match the existing house, Steel storefront window systems, open bar joists, cast‐in‐place concrete, and structural steel.


Fun Fact

This home has new owners who have enlisted RKD to design a major renovation. Wait until you see the next version!


Credits

Architecture | RKD Architects, Inc.
General Contractor | Gary Hill Construction
Interior Design | RKD Architects, Inc.