Rivers Edge House by Studio B Architecture + Interiors

Date of Publishing: March 5, 2024

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Architecture Design of Rivers Edge House

Description About The Project

Rivers Edge House designed as a primary residence for a family on a stunning rural site with 360-degree mountain views overlooking the Arkansas River, just outside of the art-centered, mountain town of Salida, Colorado.

The design of the living spaces simultaneously connects the users to the incredible views overlooking the adjacent Arkansas River and the majestic distant views of the 14-thousand-foot-tall Mt. Shavano, Mt Antero, Mount Princeton, and the rest of the Collegiate Peaks.

With the house perched above the river and meadows, secondary spaces frame individual mountains, the river, and the canyons to the north. At one end, the home is anchored to the earth by the weathered steel garage while the other stretches out high above the Arkansas River. The low-profile posture of the house allows the mountain ridges to be seen over and through the house.

To withstand the harsh mountain environment, durable, maintenance-free materials were utilized. Inspired by the wavy, deposited sands along the river bank the raked stucco provided an organic, textured, and durable surface. Ubiquitous in the surrounding agricultural areas, weather steel panels clad the utility areas of the house. The weathered steel, warm-toned stucco, and concrete blend with the natural environment

The house provides sheltered outdoor areas for year-round use that are protected from the sun, rain, and powerful winds coming down from the high mountain peaks. The living space is centered within the primary volume surrounded by glass, opening to views of the river on the East, and the Collegiate Peaks to the west. An outdoor dining area acts as an extension of the living space adjacent to a deck running the length of the house from the kitchen to the studio, blurring the line between indoor and out.

The Architecture Design Project Information:

Project Name: Rivers Edge House
Location: Salida, Colorado, United States
Project Year: 2020
Area: 4900 m²
Designed by: Studio B Architecture + Interiors

Rivers Edge House by Studio B Architecture + Interiors

Adjacent outdoor dining areas and decks blur the boundaries between inside and out, inviting residents to savor every moment in this extraordinary mountain retreat.

Central to the residence is a spacious living area that serves as the heart of the home, offer unobstructed views of the river to the east and the majestic peaks to the West.

The Rivers Edge House Gallery:

Text by the Architects: This Salida Residence was designed as a primary residence for a family on a stunning rural site with 360-degree mountain views overlooking the Arkansas River, just outside of the art-centered, mountain town of Salida, Colorado.

Photo credit: David Lauer | Source: Studio B Architecture + Interiors

For more information about this project; please contact the Architecture firm :
– Add: 2014 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States
– Tel: +1 970-920-9428
– Email: info@studiobarchitects.com