With more than 75 AIA design awards received over the last two decades including recognition by the American Institute of Architects Colorado Chapter as the organization’s ‘2009 Firm of the Year’ , as well as Honor awards at the Regional, State and local AIA programs - Studio B’s influence and growing portfolio of modernist work continues to draw attention far beyond the Rocky Mountain West.
The team conceived a low-lying box faced with dark bricks supplied by a company in Italy. The masonry helps strengthen the home’s connection to its historic neighbours.
“This project draws its material palette from the surrounding, smaller-scale brick bungalows and implements handmade brick – a low-maintenance, high-quality and durable material of striking natural beauty,” the team said.
For the buildings’ facades, the team opted for sturdy materials that worked in harmony with the context.
“A palette of modest but durable materials – rusted metal shingles, fibre-cement board and Western red cedar siding – were selected for their compatibility with the existing campus context and for low maintenance,” the architects said.
American firm Studio B faced challenging site conditions while conceiving this contemporary Colorado dwelling that sits atop a concrete plinth.
The Zale Residence is situated on a sloped, angular property in the mountain town of Aspen. Located within walking distance to downtown, the home enjoys “ample sunshine and great views to Aspen Mountain”.
We are pleased to announce that Ashley Clark has successfully completed the last of six Architect Registration Exams. With this milestone, she completes the requirements for state board registration and will be elevated to the title of Architect. We congratulate her on this accomplishment!
We are pleased to announce three of our projects were recently honored with Design Awards from AIA Western Mountain Region and AIA Colorado. A special thank you to our collaborators who helped make these special projects a reality.
Design Principal Scott Lindenau, FAIA recently served as Chair for the 2016 AIA Vermont Design Awards. There were 56 entries with 7 selected projects awarded. The Awards Gala will be held on Thursday, December 15th at the ArtsRiot in Burlington.
The Aspen Community School which was completed in the Fall of 2015 was featured in the Summer edition of Aspen Sojourner Magazine.
“In an effort to create synergy between the new school, the surrounding landscape, and existing buildings nearby, the Studio B team chose building materials that reflected Woody Creek’s agricultural heritage. For example, they positioned the metal exterior siding in horizontal bands to echo the older log structures elsewhere on campus and create the feeling that the buildings were emerging organically from the landscape. The village feel that was so important in the original compound is supplemented by the new buildings—the school itself and a separate gymnasium—whose orientation toward big views of the Elk Mountains enhances the connection to the surroundings.”
In September the Studio took a week-long journey to the desert landscapes of Utah to visit Moab, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef. We enjoyed camping under the stars and many memorable hikes. The immense natural beauty of the geological formations provided beautiful subjects to hone our sketching skills.
Our Riverside House project in Woody Creek was recently featured in one of our favorite Design Blogs, Dezeen.
“Colorado architects Studio B have extended a local waterfront home by adding a pair of buildings with different levels of privacy. Riverside House is located in the remote town of Woody Creek, Colorado, and takes its name from a trout-fishing river that it faces. The original home is a low volume with public spaces on the ground floor. Full-height glazing provides residents with views of the nearby river. At the house’s extremity, a second storey contains the master suite. This room is glazed on three sides, offering sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.”
Our Boulder Studio hosted the kick-off of the annual Month of Modern event held in Boulder. Principal Mike Piche, AIA was on a distinguished panel of architects, designers, realtors and community leaders conversing on the theme of Modern Perspectives on Housing. Mike presented “Backyard Retreats: Conceptual design strategies for accessory structures in rural and urban contexts”, which focused on our Cottage Black and Urban Courtyard projects.