Colorado Springs, CO | On the Boards

Tucked within a quiet clearing beside Cheyenne Creek near the Broadmoor, our design for the remodel and addition to an existing residence originally designed by Burnham Hoyt sits lightly on the land, honoring the calm spirit of the site and original architecture. The new composition introduces a twin low-slung, timber-clad volume to the existing structure, linked by a glass connector, creating an opportunity to flank the home with pair of distinct courtyard spaces filled with plantings… an experience of living within a garden amongst the trees, inspired by Peter Zumthor and Piet Oudolf’s Serpentine Pavilion installation.

At the heart of the home we’ve positioned the kitchen, enclosed in glass from floor to ceiling as the creative and social center for a growing family. It’s more than a place to cook—it’s a space to experience the garden, to feel light shifting through the leaves, to gather and connect.

In respect for the site’s natural beauty and architectural heritage, every gesture was kept quiet and deliberate. The architecture feels more like a continuation of the landscape than an interruption, allowing the vertical rhythm of the trees and the softness of daylight to shape the experience of living. Each room frames a different mood of the landscape, the morning light through the trees, the lifting fog across the meadow, the gentle sound of the creek. Floor-to-ceiling windows and intentionally placed roof apertures let light spill across warm terrazzo concrete floors and wood walls, creating a sense of intimacy that balances the openness of nature.

We’ve sought to imbue a quiet rhythm to the house, a measured restraint that lets each space connect deeply with its occupants. This project represents a culmination of our belief that the most meaningful spaces are those that heighten our awareness of light, texture, and the quiet passing of time.

In Collaboration w/ Fuse Studio Architects

Site Planning & Landscape Architecture | R Design

Interior Design | State Studio

Structural Engineering | Path Structural