Located on the side of a Butte in the valley floor of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this private residence has a commanding view of the surrounding mountains. It is designed to fit seemlessly into the hillside with low pitched sod roofs rising to the view corridor and projecting beyond the house to capture exterior space as well as for solar protection. It is purposefully set into the contours with the plan conforming to the slope to reduce disturbance to the existing site. The use of stone and weathered cedar siding reduce maintenance and the super insulation package with triple pane windows provides a superior building envelope. Carefully zoned for public/ private spaces the plan flows freely to give the occupants changing view vignettes with large glass openings that connect the house with nature as well as providing passive solar assistance to the mechanical system.
Ward + Blake Architects is a boutique architectural firm specializing in high end custom residential projects, multi-family residential, hospitality, resort, small commercial and educational facilities. Our process embraces the broader spectrum – we look beyond the immediate programmatic goals and site constraints toward greater overall goals and long-term solutions. Through strategies that respect both the built and bio-climatic environments, we connect people to a cohesive building project that enriches the existing conditions of the site and connects respectfully to nature.
2023 Winner for Ridge 52 Residence
BLT Built Design Awards - Architectural Design - Residential
2023 Award of Citation for TCSD No. 1 Administration Bldg.
American Institute of Architects Wyoming Chapter
2022 Bronze Award for Alta Cabin
International Design Awards - Architecture-Renovation
2020 Design Excellence - Merit Award for CLC "The Ranch"
AIA Wyoming - Education Category
2018 Best Luxury Residential Project Wyoming
Granite Ridge Residence - Build Architecture Awards
2017 Silver Award for Granite Ridge Residence
International Design Awards - New Residential Bldg.
2017 HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards - Overall Winner for
EHA Residence, Jackson, Wyoming
2015 Gold Award for Safir Residence
International Design Awards - New Residential Bldg.
2013 AIA Western Mountain Region Firm of the Year
Western Mountain Region/ American Institute of Architects
2013 Award of Citation for Children’s Learning Center
BSA Design Awards – Boston Society of Architects, AIA
2013 Merit Award for Villa di Famiglia Vita
Builders Choice & Custom Home Design Awards - Renovation
2012 Architect of the Year for Earthwall II Residence
International Design Awards - Architecture
2012 First Prize/ Gold for Earthwall II Residence
International Design Awards - New Residential Bldg./ Pro
2012 First Prize/ Gold for Villa Famiglia Vita
International Design Awards - Architecture Renovation
2012 Second Prize/ Silver for Children’s Learning Center
International Design Awards - Architecture Professional
2012 Top 10 Schools Shortlist for CLC "The Ranch"
World Architecture Festival - Singapore
2012 Third Prize/ Bronze for PLC Residence
International Design Awards - Architect Conceptual Design
2011 Third Prize/ Bronze for Sharp Residence
International Design Awards - Architect Conceptual Design
2011 First Prize/ Gold for Catskills Retreat
International Design Awards - Architect Conceptual Design
2011 AIA Wyoming Firm of the Year