AD | Excellence in Architecture: Wyoming 10/21

AD | Excellence in Architecture: Wyoming 10/21

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EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE | WYOMING

INFORMAL ELEGANCE Architect Larry Berlin celebrates and elevates the Jackson Hole lifestyle with beautiful, comfortable homes that reflect the area’s natural magnificence.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: This grand courtyard, crafted in stone, wood, and glass, welcomes visitors to a true mountain home; the eye is drawn effortlessly through the great room windows to the ranges beyond. The vaulted ceiling in this bedroom enables a striking vertical stone fireplace. Reclaimed barn beams create a dramatic, geometric arch over this open-concept dining area. This ridgetop home appears to be an organic and inevitable outgrowth of its breathtaking surroundings.

“C lients looking to build in Jackson Hole want a home that captures this extraordinary environment and Mountain West heritage,” says architect Larry Berlin, AIA, NCARB, who established Berlin Architects in 1984. The firm is known for its residential and commercial projects designed with a prominent sense of place. “The custom spaces we create honor the mountain lifestyle—and the unique character of the people who are drawn to it.” Hundreds of Berlin homes dot urban and rural sites throughout the area. The firm’s designs often feature expansive windows that allow the ever-changing light on the Tetons and neighboring ranges to be witnessed from nearly every room. Natural materials—stone, wood, and glass—fill ruggedly sumptuous interiors. Reclaimed wood from barns throughout the West honor history.

Equally important, Berlin homes reflect and address the particular needs of each client family. Skiers, for example, require plenty of storage space for their gear and other winter necessities, while big families love Berlin’s open-concept designs that enable effortless flow and conversation. The sharp mountain winters have inspired Berlin’s focus on homes that both revel in architectural boldness and soothe the people who live within their walls. “I try to create a sense of intimacy in my designs,” he says. “I’mmore interested in comfort than unnecessarily elaborate design, elegant simplicity rather than complexity.” Ultimately, he adds, the homes he designs are both profoundly livable and clearly connected to their environment.

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HONEST ARCHITECTURE Inspired by nature, Brad Hoyt seeks truth in every aspect of home design. EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE | WYOMING

A rchitect Brad Hoyt went to Jackson Hole in 1989 to work and ski. He’s been there ever since, continually enchanted by the area’s fierce beauty. Today, in addition to being renowned throughout the area for many multifamily and commercial projects, Hoyt and his team at Hoyt Architects are among the most popular designers of stunning, bespoke homes that blend organically and vibrantly with their environment. “We like to practice what I call truthful design,” says Hoyt. “First, it is our job to build homes authentic to our clients and their lifestyle. There is no one home style that is recognizably ours; that is intentional. Instead, we learn about our clients and design accordingly. As long as they are interested in good design, we are in.” Hoyt Architects’ homes reflect the rugged majesty of the Grand Tetons. “Whether contemporary or traditional, we work hard to design homes that will feel inevitable—like they belong on the site and are part of nature,” Hoyt explains. “Incorporating these stunning mountain views—bringing the outdoors in—is a huge part of what we do.” Sloped and unusual sites, he adds, are simply an opportunity for unique design. The use of stone and wood (including reclaimed beams from old barns and ranches) reflects Hoyt’s belief in using natural materials whenever possible. This, he explains, adds warmth to contemporary homes while giving a respectful nod to earlier generations who lived and worked on the land. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: This contemporary home, wrapped in rugged wood and stone, appears to have emerged organically from its breathtaking site. The roofline of this glass-clad skier’s paradise parallels the tree line. The ever-changing light on distant mountains draws the eye. This living and dining area features a feast of lines. The gable of this stunning home mirrors that of its mountain backdrop.

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MOUNTAIN HIGH An architectural firm brings regional craftsmanship and intuitive design to an epic mountain chalet. EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE | WYOMING

I n the shadow of Bald Mountain, in Idaho’s Sun Valley, is a chalet that can withstand an avalanche. This is no somber bunker. It’s an architectural masterpiece orchestrated by Farmer Payne Architects, a boutique residential architecture firm that showcases the talents of regional trades to create timeless designs rooted in the environment. “It takes a village to build these homes,” says Jamie Farmer, principal, AIA, LEED AP. At Avalanche Chalet, regional craftsmanship is featured in stunning ways, such as the floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows framing ski slope views, and the charred wood elements executed in the Japanese shou sugi ban method that add texture and depth. Milling work and interior custom

one honors its landscape. “We blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors to make these homes feel endless,” says Scott Payne, principal, AIA, LEED AP. Built into the adjacent bedrock and anchored to the land by cross-laminated timber, steel, and board- formed concrete, the structure can bear the impact of an avalanche as it releases over its cantilevered roof. The interior, too, takes cues from the great outdoors, its high-end natural materials and minimalist design giving the space an earthbound vibe. Eschewing labels, Farmer Payne customizes each project according to place and personality. “Once you find a style that appeals to your client, and you understand the site’s features, you can jump in with both feet,” says Payne. “Building the right team and forming friendships with clients is a true joy for us,” adds Farmer.

FROM TOP: Reinforced by steel, concrete, and wood, the chalet can withstand an avalanche’s impact as it releases over the cantilevered roof. The muted colors and natural materials of this minimalist design complement the home’s rugged setting.

doors also hail from local vendors. Like all Farmer Payne homes, this

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