Weigel Residence

The Weigel Residence in Copper Mountain, CO aims to satisfy a couple's dual desires to immerse themselves in both the serenity of woodland and the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains within a quarter-acre site. The challenge lay in crafting a home that offers secluded, intimate indoor and outdoor spaces while capitalizing on sweeping mountain views. The solution also adjusted the rotation of the structure to screen noise from nearby Interstate 70 and brace for frequent winter storms.

The architectural approach marries a single-story, post-and-beam pavilion for primary living spaces with a four-story, conventionally framed tower housing service spaces and bedrooms set on a concrete plinth.

This design yields two distinct experiences: a series of private spaces that feel intimate and sheltered and gathering spaces that embrace the natural environment through large, glazed openings that blur indoor and outdoor boundaries, providing expansive views of the Rocky Mountains. The northeast elevation, closest to neighboring development, is fortified with clerestory windows and a concrete wall for privacy. The home's ingenious design also incorporates passive cooling through the tower's chimney effect, obviating the need for artificial cooling systems.