
Alpenhuts
Colorado | On the Boards
High in the Colorado mountains, a series of guest cabins emerge with quiet intent—minimal forms gently placed within the terrain. Inspired by curated works of abstract artists selected in close collaboration with our client, each cabin offers a spatial interpretation rather than a visual echo, translating artistic essence into structure, proportion, and atmosphere.
Rather than assert themselves, the cabins defer to their surroundings. Their presence is modest—structures that frame, reflect, and absorb the shifting character of light, weather, and season. Every site was chosen for its ability to offer immersion without intrusion, preserving the land’s natural rhythm.
Material choices are deliberate and tactile, supporting a sensory experience grounded in silence and simplicity. Boundaries between interior and exterior dissolve, encouraging moments of stillness, contemplation, and connection to place.
This is architecture not as statement, but as setting—a quiet backdrop for the elemental experience of being in the mountains.








