GCR-8

DAVIS URBAN — Winter Park, CO

The GCR-8 project features a two-part modern house nestled in a snowy forested mountain area with expansive windows and a garage.

GCR-8 is a 2,400-square-foot residence in Winter Park, Colorado, designed by DAVIS URBAN. Sited at the end of a former logging road within a stand of lodgepole pines, the project was shaped by the site's steep terrain and dense woodland. Initially conceived as a vacation home, it was adapted during the COVID pandemic to serve as a primary residence, resulting in a layout that accommodates both daily living and remote work needs. The design is composed of three distinct volumes: a main house, office, and guest cabins, each oriented to take advantage of varied views and site conditions. A stacked configuration reduces the building footprint while increasing daylight and visual connection to the natural surroundings. At entry, a subterranean level and perforated steel stairs lead to the core living spaces, including a multi-story kitchen offering wide mountain views. Exterior materials—board-formed concrete, steel, dark siding, weathered steel, and extensive glazing—were selected to mesh with the forested environment while highlighting a contemporary architectural expression.

Architect
DAVIS URBAN
Location
Winter Park, CO · Denver architects
Size
2,400 sq ft
Photography
Parrish Ruiz De Velasco
Images
15
Style
Modern, Contemporary
Materials
Blackened Steel, Concrete, Glass, Steel, White Oak
Features
Balcony, Black Window Frames, Cantilever, Courtyard, Exposed Beams

Typical architect fee for a 2,400 sq ft new home here: $51,000 – $142,000Full services, Colorado · BLS wage and Census construction data

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