Mixed Elements Compose Innovative Design

A family home in Colorado Springs is built to accentuate breathtaking views.

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Anne Hebert,

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When a couple in Colorado Springs purchased a site to build a new home that would take advantage of both city and mountain views, they wound up waiting a bit longer than they anticipated to begin construction. “The economy didn’t cooperate in 2008,” says Jason Stamp, partner and principal at Workaday Design. “Work began in 2020 when the owners were comfortable taking on the project.”

The 4,500 square foot dwelling was nicknamed Hinge House, describing the design’s intersecting and undulating roof planes that let in light and shade with balanced northern and southern exposures, dispersing light throughout.

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The home’s exterior features a standing seam metal roof, and elements of stone, steel, glass, and stucco, presenting a façade that blends elegantly with the surroundings. “The sandstone was sourced through a quarry located in Lyons, Colorado,” says Lara White, partner and lead designer at Workaday Design. “Many of the exterior elements are found inside and convey a sense of continuity.”

The four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath interior features white oak ceilings and floors. A large living area creates a hub, inviting multiple generations of family to gather and spend time together. An open kitchen and attached outdoor patio deck invites easy flow between spaces and facilitates age-in-place living that minimizes stairs.

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The kitchen is appointed with durable quartzite countertops, a generous island that seats five, and Wolf Sub-Zero appliances. The dining area features a custom table made by Stamp. Its unique co-head seating arrangement and ample space for 10 is welcoming and inclusive.

The main living area is comfortably furnished and anchored by a fireplace incorporating a combination of fluted white oak, a steel surround, and a concrete hearth. Showstopping floor-to-ceiling windows allow the views to take center stage.

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Three en-suite bedrooms provide plenty of cozy spaces for guests to retreat. A fourth bedroom has a shared bath, and a powder room is located on the main floor. The home’s lower level contains an entertainment room, kitchenette, and bar for fun-filled family activities.

The outdoor living space is Colorado-comfortable with amenities including a barbeque, seating for al fresco dining, and a firepit. The surrounding xeriscape features native, minimalist plants. “Boulders uncovered during site clearing were saved for decorative use,” Stamp notes. The result is a home that makes the most of its surroundings to offer bright, gracious and welcoming living.