Overview
A residential project in Boulder, Colorado, USA, developed through a collaboration between Studio Brother John and Studio B Architecture + Interiors (Studio B), features a design intended to create the impression of the structure hovering above the terrain. This initiative involved replacing a pre-existing building that had been destroyed in a wildfire. John Canova, local interior designer and developer from Studio Brother John, contributed to this collaboration.
Research Context
The project addresses the reconstruction of a residential property on a mountainous site in Boulder, Colorado, following its destruction by wildfire. The design objective centered on both reconstruction and aesthetic integration with the natural landscape.
Approach
The collaborative effort combined the expertise of Studio B Architecture + Interiors with Studio Brother John. Studio B is identified as an architectural firm, while Studio Brother John is noted as a local interior designer and developer. The design process focused on utilizing the specific characteristics of the mountainous site to achieve a visual effect where the house appears to be suspended above the ground.
Findings
The completed house is characterized by its visual presentation, described as appearing to "hover over the land." This effect is linked to the design's engagement with the mountainous site in Boulder, Colorado. The collaboration between Studio Brother John and Studio B Architecture + Interiors resulted in a structure that replaces a previous building lost to a wildfire. The design specifically seeks to maximize the inherent qualities of its elevated location.