The 247 Residence is a 10,000-square-foot home designed for a family of three with a vast community and a penchant for entertaining. From cocktail parties to family holidays, fundraising luncheons to themed events, the family regularly welcomes guests into their home. They also have a small child, and value their privacy.
In designing their home, our goal was to optimize the space for both events and privacy, taking into account the various ways in which homeowners and guests alike will interact with the space. The home was designed to accommodate various types of events—large and small, indoors and out, casual and formal—in addition to the basic needs of day-to-day.
On the ground level, we placed a dramatic, open kitchen at the center of the property, surrounded by several indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. Knowing that gatherings often start in the kitchen, we intentionally crafted it as a hub.
To the south, floor-to-ceiling glass walls open to an outdoor patio, fire pit, pool, sculpture garden and mountain views. To the southwest, a blend of open space and seating areas radiate out, allowing small groups to gather, large groups to mingle, and homeowners to enjoy quiet moments without feeling swamped by the vast space. The maximum ceiling height was kept at 15 feet, creating a volume that pairs the drama and openness of an expansive space with the intimate qualities of a cozier environment.
To allow ample opportunities for privacy, we designed the second floor to include bedrooms, private bathrooms, and private family room that can be completely closed off from event activities, and still allow access to downstairs areas. A private staircase runs between kitchen and bedrooms. First-floor ceilings were lowered and well insulated to minimize sound and smell transmission between public and private spaces. And second-floor bedrooms were positioned (in some cases, cantilevered) to maximize views without compromising privacy.
Material Used :
1. Punch Windows by "Reynaers“
2. Sliding Doors and Large Glass by "Sky-frame Windows"
3. Masonry, Lower Kansas Limestone
4. AESS Steel
