If you need proof that nature-driven design is alive and well in Utah’s mountain communities, this Park City home should do the trick. As showcased in our feature Natural Fit, the Glenwild Community house boasts forms and materials that allow its exterior to commune harmoniously with its hillside setting. Indoors, a comfortable contemporary décor similarly draws upon thoughtful architecture, organic forms and natural materials to further the home’s connection to its mountain locale. There are also many memorable design statements along the way, as proven by the following photos not featured in our print story. Enjoy the tour.
Photos by Laura Bruschke
The homeowners collaborated with JSARC Architects, Beck & Engle Design and J. Ford Construction to create their dream home in Park City’s Glenwild community. A curved upper floor deck serves as the main patio roof on the back of the home. It opens to mountain views, as does a 30-foot wide span of motorized glass panels that disappears into the walls. Nearby, upper windows lean out over the landscape.
Locally sourced West Desert stone moves from the exterior to the interior spaces, creating a sense of continuity, indoors and out. As seen in the entry, exaggerated smear-jointed grout is colored to complement the stone. The teams chose dark timber to frame openings that connect many of the main-level living spaces and provide a sense of structure to the décor.
Hammerton Studio‘s spectacular multi-pendant light fixture with hand-blown shades hangs above a large staircase boasting an open steel frame and floating treads. The custom feature allows light and views to flood the stairwell and surrounding areas.
Layered elements foster the home’s comfort factor. In the great room, a wool rug grounds a sitting area anchored by a large stone coffee table topped with books and treasured finds.
Painted cabinets team with Silver Macaubus quartzite countertops to brighten the open kitchen. In high contrast, a dark metal range hood repeats the materiality of the great room fireplace nearby.
The primary suite’s fireplace wall uniquely pairs Taj Mahal quartzite and textured limestone. Adding to the room’s material-driven drama, a grid of walnut panels sheathes the nearby headboard wall.
Texture thrives in the powder room, where raked limestone clads the walls. A simple mirror and thick stone countertop deliver clean-lined forms and contrasting surface interest.
Calming colors, clean lines and subtly textured textiles combine to create a guest room’s timeless contemporary style and at-ease vibe.
Calacatta marble clads the wet room. The space houses a shapely free-standing tub and an open, curbless shower replete with heated slab benches and a broad recessed shower niche.
Step into our original tour of this property here.
