Shelter

Reimagining a Home as Sculpture

Former US Ambassador Alexa Wesner was inspired by Modernist design.

02/10/2025 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by lisa romerein

Shelter

European Modular Construction Finds a Niche in Aspen

How a local design-build team imported a chalet from Austria

06/10/2024 By Cindy Hirschfeld Photography by Michael Brands

Shelter

A Mountain Retreat Inspired by Majestic Views

Design of this Aspen Highlands home also centers on displaying contemporary art.

12/13/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by Eric Petschek

Feature

Glenwood Glory

A once-in-a-lifetime historic restoration attempts to recapture the lost grandeur of the Hotel Colorado, the living room and bedroom of Glenwood Springs.

06/14/2022 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Backcountry Bliss

Here's the Perfect High-Country Hideaway

A tucked-away aerie on the far side of Aspen Mountain lets a local couple live at one with the landscape.

07/16/2020 By Catherine Lutz Photography by Ross Kribbs

Swiss Mix

An Aspen Home Re-creates the Ambience of a Five-Star Alpine Lodge

The residence melds modern elements and authentic design to capture the essence of the Alpina in Gstaad.

02/27/2020 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by William Abranowic

Close to Home

One of Aspen’s Most Noted Architects Designs a Residence for a Very Special Client—His Daughter

This contemporary Basalt house creatively accommodates an active family.

02/20/2020 By Ali Margo Photography by Ross Kribbs

Chapter Two

A Fanciful Narrative Inspired This Old Snowmass Compound

Completed over 15 years, the house has an imaginative backstory.

01/02/2020 By Julie Comins Photography by David O. Marlow

Maker Space

This Zen Mountain Cabin Is a Creative Refuge

An artist couple gives a 1960s Pan Abode a modern yet true-to-its-roots makeover.

12/20/2019 By Catherine Lutz Photography by Dallas & Harris Photography

Elevated Spirit

St. Mary Catholic Church Returns to Its Glorious Splendor

An extensive remodel of Aspen's historic community treasure required artisans of all stripes.

08/02/2019 By Ross Kribbs Photography by Ross Kribbs and Michael Brands

Modern Retreat

A Crowd-Pleasing Renovation in Snowmass Village

When a well-known chef and his family remodeled a vintage home, eating and entertaining well topped the list.

05/30/2018 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by Brooke Casillas Photography

Living Large

A Stunning Remodel in East Aspen Embodies Grand Elegance

From a pair of elevators to artisan touches, an extraordinary attention to detail defines this sumptuous residence.

02/15/2018 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by David O. Marlow

Design Story

Introducing O2 Aspen 2.0

From supersize fries to toned thighs—a former McDonald’s becomes a serene wellness oasis.

02/12/2018 By Katie Shapiro

Design Story

A Historic Aspen Hideout Turned Photographers' Paradise

With a lot of sweat equity, Pete McBride and Kate and Matt Holstein give Aspen's old powder house a blast of inspiration.

11/18/2017 By Katie Shapiro Photography by Kate Holstein

Splits Villa

A Modern Masterpiece off Owl Creek Road

Fitting a family’s collective contemporary vision into the mountains required creative thinking on multiple levels.

11/18/2017 By Naomi Havlen Photography by Petr Wiese/Mountain Home Photo

Water World

Colorado's Coolest Pools and Tallest Falls

Nature may have the upper hand when it comes to water, but these creative designs present a worthy challenge.

07/26/2017 By Brook Sutton

Call & Response

A Q&A with Architect Richard Lai

A half century after planting the seed for Aspen’s groundbreaking pedestrian mall, the recently returned resident considers his place in local history.

05/24/2017 By Ted Katauskas

Site Specific

Rural Restoration Meets Impeccable Craftsmanship in Old Snowmass

As its first project in the area, Bozeman-based Pearson Design Group steals the spotlight with a family compound that respects its storied ranching heritage.

05/24/2017 By Katie Shapiro Photography by David Marlow

Design Story

Take a Tour Through Rowland and Broughton's Own West End Dream Home

When two of Aspen's most sought-after architects build their own home, the result is a model of efficiency and low environmental impact, as well as some serious fun.

02/15/2017 By Cindy Hirschfeld

DESIGN STORY

A Historic Lenado Miner's Cabin Gets a Thoroughly Modern Update

Take a tour of Green Line Architects and Robyn Scott's transformation of this slice of heaven near Aspen.

08/06/2016 By Alison Margo

Aspen Sojourner

Architecture

Reimagining a Home as Sculpture

European Modular Construction Finds a Niche in Aspen

A Mountain Retreat Inspired by Majestic Views

Glenwood Glory

Here's the Perfect High-Country Hideaway

An Aspen Home Re-creates the Ambience of a Five-Star Alpine Lodge

One of Aspen’s Most Noted Architects Designs a Residence for a Very Special Client—His Daughter

A Fanciful Narrative Inspired This Old Snowmass Compound

This Zen Mountain Cabin Is a Creative Refuge

St. Mary Catholic Church Returns to Its Glorious Splendor

A Crowd-Pleasing Renovation in Snowmass Village

A Stunning Remodel in East Aspen Embodies Grand Elegance

Introducing O2 Aspen 2.0

A Historic Aspen Hideout Turned Photographers' Paradise

A Modern Masterpiece off Owl Creek Road

Colorado's Coolest Pools and Tallest Falls

A Q&A with Architect Richard Lai

Rural Restoration Meets Impeccable Craftsmanship in Old Snowmass

Take a Tour Through Rowland and Broughton's Own West End Dream Home

A Historic Lenado Miner's Cabin Gets a Thoroughly Modern Update