The goal of the 27,000-square-foot project was to turn the client's private golf course in the foothills of the Colorado Mountains into a haven where people and wildlife could take refuge from the world. Elements of the Parks Service buildings built during the late 1920s and 1930s were incorporated into the style, along with other details that help to reinforce the natural appearance. According to the architects, stone was used to give the building a sense of permanency, and to help anchor the clubhouse to its site.
“Most of the walls and columns on this project are tapered,†said Dave Rounds, project manager from Zmistowski Design Group. “The stones are bigger on the bottom and smaller on top, giving it a real substantial look. This aspect of the project was challenging because it required us to really beef up the structure to hold up the weight of the stone. Extra steel anchors and additional beam supports were needed to support the interior walls and fireplaces.â€