Slopeside Modern

Snowmass, CO
4,444 SF
Forum Phi Architects and Interior Design creates a home that embodies mountain living, seamlessly integrating architecture with the natural surroundings. This residence balances rugged beauty with refined elegance, offering a sanctuary where functionality, transparency, and bold design converge. Set into a steep slope, the home layers stone and glass, framed by dark steel accents that balance solidity and openness. Strong, simple lines create a confident yet inviting aesthetic. Thoughtful materiality and form provide privacy and expansive views, immersing its inhabitants in the surrounding trees and snow-covered peaks.

Upon arrival, a cascade of flat roofs establishes structure and rhythm. Carefully framed sightlines guide the eye toward distant mountain vistas, while aspen groves reinforce a connection to nature. The home’s thoughtful placement ensures that every vantage point offers a moment of discovery and serenity. The design harmonizes materiality, spatial flow, and natural light. Custom millwork, monochromatic textiles, and a curated neutral palette create a warm, sophisticated, and timeless atmosphere. A refined masculinity balances the softness of the landscape with light-filled interiors. The three-story structure unfolds down the site, following the natural topography. Anchoring stone walls ground the home while offering enclosure and protection. In contrast, full-height glass dissolves boundaries, fully immersing the living spaces in the landscape. This seamless integration creates a design that is both intimate and open.

The home’s modern aesthetic blends metal, split-face limestone, and custom millwork, balancing sophistication with organic warmth. Sleek metal elements contrast with rich wood and stone textures. Expansive glass walls frame breathtaking panoramic views, ensuring a deep connection to nature from every room. A custom steel staircase serves as the home’s central element, drawing the eye upward to a skylight that enhances openness and vertical flow. Floating wooden treads create a sense of lightness, while a linear light along the stringers accentuates the stair’s sculptural quality, imparting motion and energy. The primary bathroom embodies luxury, with natural stone enhancing its serene, spa-like ambiance. Split-face limestone, echoing the home’s exterior, contrasts beautifully with the polished marble plumbing wall of the custom steam shower, elevating the space with understated elegance.

Forum Phi’s design philosophy is rooted in understanding modern lifestyles. By embracing transparency, balance, and refined materiality, this residence is more than a home, it’s an experience. A testament to the firm’s ability to craft architecture that is both innovative and deeply personal, it exemplifies Forum Phi’s commitment to excellence.
Architecture, Interior Design
Completed in 2025
Slopeside Modern
Forum Phi Architects and Interior Design creates a home that embodies mountain living, seamlessly integrating architecture with the natural surroundings. This residence balances rugged beauty with refined elegance, offering a sanctuary where functionality, transparency, and bold design converge. Set into a steep slope, the home layers stone and glass, framed by dark steel accents that balance solidity and openness. Strong, simple lines create a confident yet inviting aesthetic. Thoughtful materiality and form provide privacy and expansive views, immersing its inhabitants in the surrounding trees and snow-covered peaks.

Upon arrival, a cascade of flat roofs establishes structure and rhythm. Carefully framed sightlines guide the eye toward distant mountain vistas, while aspen groves reinforce a connection to nature. The home’s thoughtful placement ensures that every vantage point offers a moment of discovery and serenity. The design harmonizes materiality, spatial flow, and natural light. Custom millwork, monochromatic textiles, and a curated neutral palette create a warm, sophisticated, and timeless atmosphere. A refined masculinity balances the softness of the landscape with light-filled interiors. The three-story structure unfolds down the site, following the natural topography. Anchoring stone walls ground the home while offering enclosure and protection. In contrast, full-height glass dissolves boundaries, fully immersing the living spaces in the landscape. This seamless integration creates a design that is both intimate and open.

The home’s modern aesthetic blends metal, split-face limestone, and custom millwork, balancing sophistication with organic warmth. Sleek metal elements contrast with rich wood and stone textures. Expansive glass walls frame breathtaking panoramic views, ensuring a deep connection to nature from every room. A custom steel staircase serves as the home’s central element, drawing the eye upward to a skylight that enhances openness and vertical flow. Floating wooden treads create a sense of lightness, while a linear light along the stringers accentuates the stair’s sculptural quality, imparting motion and energy. The primary bathroom embodies luxury, with natural stone enhancing its serene, spa-like ambiance. Split-face limestone, echoing the home’s exterior, contrasts beautifully with the polished marble plumbing wall of the custom steam shower, elevating the space with understated elegance.

Forum Phi’s design philosophy is rooted in understanding modern lifestyles. By embracing transparency, balance, and refined materiality, this residence is more than a home, it’s an experience. A testament to the firm’s ability to craft architecture that is both innovative and deeply personal, it exemplifies Forum Phi’s commitment to excellence.

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