On a challenging, sloped lot in western Wyoming, local firm Carney Logan Burke Architects (CLB) has introduced a warm, refined aesthetic to Teton Village in the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Built by contractor Zaist Construction Management, the luxurious multi-program ski club, dubbed Caldera House, comprises a series of luxury condominiums, retail, commercial, and parking space across six stories. The studio helmed the design of two, private 5,000-square-foot owner's condominiums and four 2,000-square-foot rental units.
"The developers behind Caldera House were explicit in the mandate: to capture the romance of the golden age of skiing and pay homage to local history while finding expression in a contemporary, livable, and chic but casual style," says Kevin Burke, managing principal at CLB, who was tasked with creating architecture that captures the energy of the resort's lively ski culture while simultaneously creating an oasis of privacy, quiet, and calm.
Additionally, each design objective needed to be met while working within strict height and safety regulations, as well as an aesthetic code imposed by the Teton Village Architectural Committee.
Fitted with a sleek façade that combines glass, wood paneling, and locally sourced stone, Caldera House's public and private spaces—which were styled in collaboration with Los Angeles-based Commune Design—are situated around restaurants, bars, an in-house gear shop, gym, and spa, designed to connect visitors with the local community.
Across the upper floors of the structure, the larger, 5,000-square-foot owners’ residences (which may be rented on a short term basis when not occupied by the owners) capture both the mountain view and ski village via sliding glass doors that open to decks on either end. While the design of both units reflects a sense of simplicity, one leans more traditional—fitted with leather and equestrian accents—while the other is more starkly modern, featuring an eclectic range of ethnic pieces.
"The interiors take their cues from the established design palette, particularly in the predominance of wood (cedar, white oak and walnut) and regionally sourced farmer stone. These flow from the public areas to the private with modifications for each program," says Sarah Kennedy, associate and interior designer at the firm.
The smaller condos, which measure 2,000 square feet and are offered as short-term rentals, were designed as comfortable retreats for relaxing after the slopes. The units are finished in white oak paneling and floors, and feature open-plan kitchens with Heath tile and free shelving that lend an airy and earthy feel.
Contemporary furniture was sourced locally when possible, and paired with curated high-end Italian pieces. Freestanding tubs, built-in beds, plaid drapes, and Pendleton blankets bring a touch of traditional to the spaces to balance the mountain cabin style.
Project Team
Design Architect and Architect of Record: Carney Logan Burke Architects
Associate Architect: Langdon Wilson International Architecture+Planning
Interior Designer: Carney Logan Burke Architects; Commune Design
Contractor: Zaist Construction Management
Landscape Architect: Hershberger Design
Photography: Audrey Hall Photography; Matthew Millman; Douglas Friedman
