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A modern living room with large windows showing a forest view, cozy white and tan furniture, a checkered rug, and minimalist decor. Natural light fills the airy, open space, which flows into a dining area.

The Artist's Retreat

Set within a forested expanse of Breckenridge, this 5,240-square-foot residence brings a Scandinavian-inspired vision to life: minimalist, intentional, and grounded in its alpine surroundings. The clients combined two lots to allow for a long, mostly single-level home that blends clarity of form with layered detail. Gable volumes wrapped in dark-stained wood and standing seam metal extend into the landscape, while expansive glazing blurs the line between indoors and out. Clerestory windows draw natural light into the kitchen and dining areas, and a palette of wood, stone, and metal adds warmth, contrast, and cohesion throughout the home.

Location: Breckenridge, CO
Elevation: 9,062 ft
Size: 5,240 sq ft
Style: Modern
Modern kitchen with a large island featuring four wooden stools, marble countertops, open shelving with plants and decor, large windows letting in natural light, and light wood floors.
A modern black metal and wood house with large windows is lit from inside at sunset, with dramatic clouds and mountain scenery in the background. A gravel path and minimal landscaping lead to the entrance.
A modern living room with high vaulted ceilings, a large glass front door, cozy plush chairs, a round coffee table, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing a scenic forest view.

Every Square Foot Considered

Arriving with a spreadsheet of space requirements, the clients offered clarity that shaped the process. We honored their vision while enhancing key areas, like expanding the primary suite, ensuring the home met both their ideals and the site’s potential.

Black and white architectural section drawing of a two-story modern house, showing interior spaces, windows, doors, stairs, and structural elements on a white background.
A patio with chairs and a table.

"I can do some of my best work up here and that is influenced by the design of my house."

Michele, Homeowner
A bright, modern art studio with a wooden desk, white chair, and art supplies. An easel displays two portrait sketches near tall windows with a nature view. The white wall is decorated with framed artwork and small sculptures.
Modern black house with large glass windows reflecting yellow autumn trees, a mountain landscape in the background, and a large pinkish rock on a gravel path in the foreground.

Framing Nature’s Beauty

The home is a study in how glass can shape experience. From the office’s distant views of Keystone to the living room’s perfectly framed mountain backdrop, every window invites the outside in, creating a quiet, immersive connection to the surrounding woods and peaks.

Modern two-story house with large glass windows, wood and black metal exterior, lit from within at dusk. Rocky landscaping and trees surround the home under a vibrant orange and purple sky.
A tall modern entry way made almost entirely of glass is framed in black metal siding.
Modern house with dark exterior siding, large windows glowing with warm light, and a glass hallway, set on a hillside at dusk with trees and a blue evening sky in the background.
Modern living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, tan and white contemporary sofas, light wood paneling, and a scenic forest and mountain view outside. Natural light fills the space, creating an airy and open atmosphere.
A modern interior features light wooden stairs against dark walls, a round table with two chairs draped in white fur, a cowhide rug, and colorful artwork on the wall. The space is minimalist and stylish.
Modern minimalist bathroom with a freestanding white bathtub, small wooden stool, patterned rug, wall-mounted faucets, built-in shelf, towel, and decorative sculptures on a floating vanity. Neutral beige and wood tones throughout.
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