Linden Drive
To have a lighter impact on the existing topography, the house forms a “Y” in plan, lightly touching the site.
Set on a beautiful 12 acre valley site which is largely inaccessible because of extreme slopes and dense boulder fields and trees, this 4,875 SF single family home acts as a ‘viewing bridge’ to experience the spectacular valley and mountain vistas beyond. The project was placed at the southwest corner of the site to take advantage of its proximity to the street and its highly constrained location sets it over a drainage valley that cuts through the site.
A gentle south-facing arc of outdoor patios serves as the connector, and are positioned to maximize the mountain views and optimize solar orientation (to help get to Net Zero). The program is composed of four bedrooms, living space and a light-filled roof office/gym space that opens out to an inground pool.
LOCATION: Boulder, CO
YEAR - 2022
STATUS - In Process
SIZE - 4,875 SF
ARCHITECT & INTERIORS - High, Low, Buffalo.
MEP Engineering - Dake Collaborative
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING - Studio NYL
VISUALIZATION - Bobak Studio
By lifting the structure lightly above the valley and minimizing excavation, the home preserves natural drainage patterns and reduces erosion risk. The siting, form, and envelope are optimized for energy performance, with an emphasis on passive strategies—solar orientation, thermal mass, and natural ventilation—working alongside renewable energy systems to help achieve Net Zero goals.
INSIDE THE PROCESS: a glimpse behind the curtain of how the project developed
