Irene Rawlings

1 month ago | coloradohomesmag.com | Irene Rawlings

Biophilic design and a commitment to sustainability define the Populus Hotel. Populus Hotel gets its name and its structure from the aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) native to Colorado. Studio Gang, a Chicago-based architecture and urban design studio founded by MacArthur Fellow Jeanne Gang, was commissioned to design the building. For inspiration, Gang went on a weeklong backpacking trip in the Rocky Mountains.

1 month ago | coloradohomesmag.com | Irene Rawlings

After building custom homes for “the one percent of the one percent” in the Roaring Fork Valley for more than 30 years, Briston Peterson, founder of Basalt-based Brikor Associates, knew exactly what he wanted in his own home. “I have built everything from highend treehouses to $60 million homes,” he says.

2 months ago | mountainliving.com | Irene Rawlings

A spec home goes from boxy and bland to bright and cozy. After several years renting in Aspen—hiking in summer and skiing in winter—a Chicago-based couple decided to look for a home of their own; one big enough to comfortably fit friends and family, including (looking forward) the possibility of grandkids. “The rest of my family are skiers,” the homeowner says. “While they were skiing, I was looking at real estate.” It is no secret that the prices in Aspen are high.

Jan 10, 2025 | mountainliving.com | Irene Rawlings

A new book features exceptional mountain interiors from around the world and a designer guide for creating your own mountain-inspired home. There is something magical, calming and joyful about being in the mountains. Nearly everyone is attracted to the snow-capped peaks, thick forests, swift streams and, of course, the intoxicating views.

Jan 7, 2025 | coloradohomesmag.com | Irene Rawlings

Just like any other room in the house, the bathroom presents a unique opportunity to express personal style. When it came time for the homeowners to update their primary bath suite, they turned to Jeff Elliott, principal of Denver-based Jeffrey P. Elliott Interior Design, who designed the residence (a new construction) 16 years ago. Elliott agrees: “I was thrilled to have the opportunity of making the primary bath as fantastic as the rest of the house,” he says.