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5K Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

December 29, 2023

Architecture: Richard Beard Architects

Location: Colorado, USA

Photography: Kevin Scott

5K Ranch, Colorado, USA

On 5K Ranch outside of Steamboat Springs, set amid vast countryside and endless sky, this inviting residence exemplifies thoughtful dialogue of the built and natural environments. Designed for a large family, the home’s sturdy, clean-lined form and its spacious interiors are tailored to the client’s active lifestyle as well as the region’s year-round rugged climate.

The abode’s single-story “H” shape—low-slung and partially hunkered down into the earth—creates a series of small, sheltered internal courtyards, forming a buffer against severe wind, sun, and snowy conditions.

Shallow rooflines in graduated height allow for optimal light in almost every room and help break down the scale of the 6,250-square-foot structure. Picture windows, shaded by wide porches and generous eaves, frame colossal views of the vast, seven-hundred-acre site and its abundant wildlife.

A request from the client to prioritize self-sufficiency meant implementing an ambitious scheme of environmental and sustainable design: Locally fabricated sun-tracking solar array was manufactured locally to power the home’s utility needs, including the well, and water capture features take advantage of afternoon thunderstorms in summer. The house’s well-insulated, bermed design promotes passive cooling and helps retain heat in winter.

The exterior palette of natural materials continues in the home’s spacious, open-plan interiors, with white oak flooring and vaulted ceilings lined in clear cedar throughout, creating a refined rustic aesthetic. Outside, native landscaping by the region’s foremost snow-country expert further defines the home’s beautiful integration with its site.

5K Ranch in Colorado, USA – Building Information

Design: Richard Beard Architects – https://www.richard-beard.com/

Architects: Richard Beard, Matt Evans
Landscape Architect: Design Workshop

Photography: Kevin Scott

5K Ranch, Steamboat Springs, Colorado images / information received 291223

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