Norwood

Boulder, Colorado / In Progress, Residential

Perched on a hillside above Boulder, the residence balances privacy from the street with expansive views toward the Flatirons. Warm gray Petersen Tegl brick walls define an enclosed entry courtyard, bringing daylight into the center of the house while screening the primary living spaces from the street.

Arrival is organized as a sequence from enclosure to openness. A reflecting pool marks the approach to the main living space, where 12-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass open toward the western landscape. Brick, wood, glass, and water form a restrained material palette that continues from interior to exterior.

A long lap pool extends across the hillside, screening neighboring homes below and directing views toward the mountains and sky. More private spaces, including an elevated office and a courtyard with an outdoor shower off the primary suite, create smaller moments of retreat within the larger composition.

Throughout, the architecture uses massing, material, light, and framed views to strengthen the relationship between the house and its site.

Street elevation of the Norwood residence showing its restrained brick facade, wood garage door, and enclosed entry.

Architectural rendering of the landscaped Norwood entry courtyard with reflecting pool and glass-enclosed living spaces.

Architectural rendering of the Norwood entry courtyard with reflecting pool and floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking the Flatirons.

Norwood living and dining space with wood ceiling, brick walls, floor-to-ceiling glass, and views toward the Flatirons.

Architectural rendering of the Norwood primary bathroom with freestanding tub, wood vanity, brick walls, and private courtyard.

Daytime rendering of the Norwood residence with floor-to-ceiling glass, landscaped roof, and long hillside swimming pool.

Evening rendering of the Norwood residence showing illuminated living spaces and the long pool across the hillside.

Norwood

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