9 Maria Ogrydziak Architecture
PADRE OCENVIEW
Carmel, CA
The joy of horsemanship steered the design reins of this Colorado
property, where Allen-Guerra architects Yves Mariethoz and Ben
Henson worked with the owners to fulfill their vision of a place for
family and friends to gather while celebrating the equestrian sport.
Recreational spaces inside the barn all feature walls of windows that
strategically capitalize on impressive views to the indoor horse arena. A
ping-pong room, billiards room, library, TV lounge, large bar, and game
area provide even more entertainment—and little reason to leave the
premises! The western-style barn pays homage to National Park Lodge-
style architectural features, such as large boulders at the base of the
exterior stone veneer as well as thick wood trim and wainscoting inside.
The integrity of the local landscape also pervades the property with
the materials used by builder Matt Halliday of Landmark Luxury Homes;
wood beams crafted from beetlekill pine timbers were harvested and
milled locally. The stone used throughout is from the Colorado-based
Telluride Stone Company, and the steel bar top inside was fabricated
by the Colorado steel forging company, Ventana, and specially selected
by interior designer Heidi Hanson of Added Touch Design. Many of the
owners' trophy mounts are also showcased in the equestrian center,
where architectural details specifically incorporate the big game
mounts and taxidermy to further amplify the ruggedly robust spirit of
the space.
Photographs by Bob Winsett
Designed by Openspace Architecture, North Vancouver, BC,
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