Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
This highly-sustainable home embodies industry-best passive design principles and systems, including high-performance glazing, spray foam insulation, radiant floor heating, skylights in the hallways to provide natural daylighting and abundant daylighting in every space, as well as floor-to-ceiling glass and aluminum doors by Reynaers in the living room that open to the meadow and a covered exterior deck.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
Interior designer Kirsten Molz of KHM Design wanted the home to feel warm, comfortable and inviting, and chose creamy off-white plaster for the ceiling and walls of the living room for the material’s natural refinement.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
Co-Founder and Principal Architect Anne Mooney, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, describes the glass-walled hallways as “bridges” that connect various parts of the house while taking advantage of spectacular year-round views surrounding the residence.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The home’s interior is primarily finished with natural oak hardwood flooring, cabinetry and trim, as well as Venetian plaster walls and metal detailing.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The clients’ desire for privacy is echoed throughout the design of the house, with the primary suite functioning as a sanctuary separated by a bridge-connector from the main living spaces, which in turn easily accommodate an abundance of guests when clients want to entertain and host their family and friends.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The primary bedroom features a bed and night stands from Amber Interiors. The lamps are by Natan Moss.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The design for the primary bathroom perfectly frames the surrounding aspen trees.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
View of the primary bathroom from the suite’s dedicated hallway.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The clients love to cook and entertain, so integrating a butler’s pantry adjacent to the main kitchen for additional storage and prep space was important in order to maximize the space’s functionality; a cozy reading and coffee nook accents the room.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The focal point of the main kitchen is the Lacanche Forneaux range and Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Additional highlights include white oak flooring and cabinets, and stools with woven leather seats from Thomas Hayes Studio.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
These stairs descend to a media room and bedrooms on the lower level.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The stairwell is illuminated by Alabaster pendant lamps from Restoration Hardware.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The library functions as a den space and billiards room; its pool table features a removable top and can also serve as a dining table.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The powder room features a custom-marble vanity and is finished in dark plaster.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The thermally-modified radiata pine exterior by ReSawn Timber honors the forested landscape, while board-formed concrete accents the cladding.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
Detail of the thermally-modified ReSawn Timber radiata pine exterior.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The ski-in/ski-out property features a full gear room with equipment racks. Even the clients’ pets factored into the home’s design, which includes a dog-wash zone comprised of concrete-and metal paneling as well as drainage grating and a secure outdoor dog run.
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Sparano + Mooney Architecture Create a Serene Mountain Retreat
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The home is as beautiful as it is efficient. Refined materials augment the home’s sophistication within the landscape. Custom metal work surrounds the home’s entry, with blackened stainless steel exterior canopies over the entry door and deck and blackened steel accents throughout.
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YAMAGIWA's Jakobsson Lamp to be Showcased at Messler Gallery, Maine, USA
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YAMAGIWA's Jakobsson Lamp to be Showcased at Messler Gallery, Maine, USA
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YAMAGIWA's Jakobsson Lamp to be Showcased at Messler Gallery, Maine, USA
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Discover the Latest Stove from Stûv America
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Bespoke Creations: Meljac’s Signature
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Ellipse collection, Blackstone Chelsea finish, bespoke format Private mansion, Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or, Rhône, 2025Interior design: David Fleury
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Studios Erick Saillet
Bespoke Creations: Meljac’s Signature
Meljac
Ellipse collection, Blackstone Chelsea finish, bespoke format Private mansion, Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or, Rhône, 2025Interior design: David Fleury
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Studios Erick Saillet
Bespoke Creations: Meljac’s Signature
Meljac
Ellipse collection, Blackstone Chelsea finish, bespoke format Private mansion, Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or, Rhône, 2025Interior design: David Fleury
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Studios Erick Saillet
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