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Pro Spotlight: Design a Distinctly Colorado Home
A Boulder architect shows how to take full advantage of all that the Centennial State has to offer
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Who: Scott Rodwin of Rodwin Architecture
Where: Boulder, Colorado
In his own words: “Homeowners in Colorado are looking for a uniquely crafted design that totally embodies their personalities, priorities and aspirations.”
Whether you’re building a mountain retreat in Aspen or a city home in Denver, Colorado has an aesthetic and functionality all its own. “Homeowners in Colorado are looking to embrace the great outdoors, while living in a more contemporary space that still honors its environment,” says Scott Rodwin, the owner of Rodwin Architecture in Boulder.
Where: Boulder, Colorado
In his own words: “Homeowners in Colorado are looking for a uniquely crafted design that totally embodies their personalities, priorities and aspirations.”
Whether you’re building a mountain retreat in Aspen or a city home in Denver, Colorado has an aesthetic and functionality all its own. “Homeowners in Colorado are looking to embrace the great outdoors, while living in a more contemporary space that still honors its environment,” says Scott Rodwin, the owner of Rodwin Architecture in Boulder.
Going green. Rodwin’s specialty, and his passion, is custom green homes. “I love working with clients who aspire to find that optimal balance point of function, elegance, performance and sustainability,” he says. “We work on some of the greenest homes in the country. These ‘deep green’ homes are beautiful, are good for the planet and reduce or eliminate energy bills.”
An artist at work. “I love how architecture is the intersection of art and function,” Rodwin says. “I’ve been an artist since I was a kid, and I try to weave that passion into every project — to elevate the daily experience of my client in their new home to one that feels like artful living.”
If you’re ready to embark on building your own quintessentially Colorado home, Rodwin’s tips below can help you get started.
If you’re ready to embark on building your own quintessentially Colorado home, Rodwin’s tips below can help you get started.
1. Maximize the Sunny Side
Design your home with sun exposure in mind. “Passive solar design orients your house so that it faces south; this captures sun in the winter and protects from the sun in the summer,” Rodwin says. “We often put a porch on the southwest corner of the house so the homeowner can enjoy beautiful views to the west while being protected from the late-afternoon sun.”
The owner of a ranch on a historic homestead in Gold Hill wanted to rebuild the home to be a family getaway, seen here. “The house had to not only accommodate all of the family’s functional needs, but also deeply respect the family’s history and reverence for the land, which had been in the family for a few generations,” Rodwin says. “The large porch on the southwest side of the home provides great views of the mountains and the family’s land.”
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Design your home with sun exposure in mind. “Passive solar design orients your house so that it faces south; this captures sun in the winter and protects from the sun in the summer,” Rodwin says. “We often put a porch on the southwest corner of the house so the homeowner can enjoy beautiful views to the west while being protected from the late-afternoon sun.”
The owner of a ranch on a historic homestead in Gold Hill wanted to rebuild the home to be a family getaway, seen here. “The house had to not only accommodate all of the family’s functional needs, but also deeply respect the family’s history and reverence for the land, which had been in the family for a few generations,” Rodwin says. “The large porch on the southwest side of the home provides great views of the mountains and the family’s land.”
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2. Emphasize Indoor-Outdoor Living
Many people buy land in Colorado so they can spend time outside year-round. “The outdoors should be an extension of your indoor space,” Rodwin says. “A home should blend the two seamlessly, allowing its occupants to enjoy both spaces simultaneously.”
To take advantage of the sweeping views from the Boulder home seen here, a spacious great room flows onto the grand porch. “Twelve feet of linear glass stretches across the great room for easy access and uninterrupted views,” Rodwin says.
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Many people buy land in Colorado so they can spend time outside year-round. “The outdoors should be an extension of your indoor space,” Rodwin says. “A home should blend the two seamlessly, allowing its occupants to enjoy both spaces simultaneously.”
To take advantage of the sweeping views from the Boulder home seen here, a spacious great room flows onto the grand porch. “Twelve feet of linear glass stretches across the great room for easy access and uninterrupted views,” Rodwin says.
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3. Embrace Warm Modernism
Using materials such as stone, timber and stucco is a great way to integrate Colorado’s natural elements into your home’s design. “Doing so honors the setting without feeling heavy,” Rodwin says. “When you use warm materials and textures in an open floor plan that’s bright and light with clean lines, it creates a modern feel.”
In the contemporary Boulder home seen here, local materials were sourced to create a welcoming space. “Reclaimed wood creates a warm interior and exterior, and the home is LEED Platinum certified,” Rodwin says.
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More: For more information on Scott Rodwin and examples of his work, visit Rodwin Architecture’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Using materials such as stone, timber and stucco is a great way to integrate Colorado’s natural elements into your home’s design. “Doing so honors the setting without feeling heavy,” Rodwin says. “When you use warm materials and textures in an open floor plan that’s bright and light with clean lines, it creates a modern feel.”
In the contemporary Boulder home seen here, local materials were sourced to create a welcoming space. “Reclaimed wood creates a warm interior and exterior, and the home is LEED Platinum certified,” Rodwin says.
See more of this project
More: For more information on Scott Rodwin and examples of his work, visit Rodwin Architecture’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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