Mountain modern homes

Every Living in the mountains offers a rare opportunity to slow down and reconnect with nature. Expansive views, shifting light, and the quiet rhythm of the landscape shape daily life and foster a deep sense of calm. When thoughtfully designed, a modern mountain home provides peace, privacy, and a strong connection to the outdoors, making it a truly rewarding place to live. We approach mountain living with care and intention, creating homes tailored to your lifestyle that work in harmony with the landscape.

Designing a home in the mountains requires a deep understanding of both the landscape and the realities of mountain life. We begin each project by identifying the strongest connections to the surrounding environment, capturing views, natural light, and a sense of openness, while ensuring the home still feels protected and private. From there, we consider slope, solar exposure, prevailing winds, and natural drainage so the home sits comfortably on the land and performs well over time. These natural cues guide placement and orientation, resulting in spaces that feel bright, welcoming, and comfortable throughout the seasons.

Fire-resilience design

Fire resilience is a core part of our approach to custom mountain homes. Rather than treating wildfire protection as an afterthought, we integrate it into the earliest design decisions. Careful siting, defensible space, simple building forms, and the use of durable, non-combustible materials work together to reduce risk while maintaining a warm, modern character. The result is a home that feels grounded, secure, and calm, without sacrificing beauty or connection to the landscape.

Practical mountain living

Both Mountain sites often come with unique practical challenges. Utilities may be limited, so we evaluate well locations, septic fields, and setbacks early in the process to avoid surprises. Access is equally important. Designing driveways on sloped terrain requires careful consideration of grades, snow management, and long-term maintenance. Whenever possible, we favor south-facing driveways to encourage snow melt and improve winter safety.

By addressing these details from the outset, we create custom mountain homes that are not only visually striking, but also functional, resilient, and a joy to live in year after year. If you don’t yet have a mountain lot, you can read more about communities like Canyon Pines, near Denver and Boulder, here.

Kind words from clients

“Cherie is talented, patient, and able to communicate her ideas clearly as well as understand ours. She is an excellent listener and was somehow able to translate our confusing and messy requirements into a spectacular home. She helped us determine what would work best on our parcel and then she helped all the way through the construction management. We wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to use her again, or recommend her to anyone considering a build or a remodel.”

- David, Boulder, CO | more kind words