Voorsanger Architects PC — Snowmass, Colorado, 2004
The Wildcat Ridge Residence, completed by Voorsanger Architects PC in 2004, sits along the crest of Wildcat Ridge in Snowmass, Colorado at an elevation of 9,200 feet. The brief called for a house that could respond to the exposed mountain setting, with design strategies informed by panoramic views and the crest's longitudinal alignment. The program orients the public spaces, study, and master bedroom to the west, optimizing views toward Snowmass Village and integrating the landscape into daily life. Key architectural features include a folded plate roof that follows the contours of the ridge, an extensive moss rock wall marking the separation of the structure’s wings, and generous glazing that maximizes transparency and connection to the surroundings. The building employs a renewable energy system utilizing geothermal wells to provide heating and cooling to the house, pool, and driveway. This system allows the residence to function largely independent of traditional utilities throughout the extreme seasons experienced at this altitude.
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