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Separated from the Main House by a creek, this guest house is hidden from the street by a berm. The butterfly roof rises to the views while creating shade to the terraces and controlling the storm water run-off. New landscaping mimics the existing natural environment. Sandstone and Sho Sugi Ban siding link the house to its natural setting and triple pane high-performance windows open the house to views and daylight. A ground source heat pump heats and cools the house. Projected EUI = 27.30 with a CO2 reduction of 29%.
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