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Aman 19,  | International Design Awards Winners
Aman 19,  | International Design Awards Winners
Aman 19,  | International Design Awards Winners
Aman 19,  | International Design Awards Winners
Aman 19,  | International Design Awards Winners
Aman 19,  | International Design Awards Winners
Aman 19,  | International Design Awards Winners
Aman 19,  | International Design Awards Winners
Aman 19,  | International Design Awards Winners
Aman 19,  | International Design Awards Winners
Aman 19,  | International Design Awards Winners

Aman 19

Lead DesignersMitch Blake
Prize(s)Honorable Mention
Project LinkView
Entry Description

A series of hipped roof pavilions cascade down the sloping site around a central “Zen like” courtyard to integrate this residence seamlessly in its environment. Each pavilion is linked by a sod roofed corridor that is opened to the central courtyard to create an outdoor-like experience as you move through the house. Each room has beautifully framed views that enhance the destination and uniqueness to each part of the house. A series of carefully placed portals invite the occupant to each wing of the house and create a sense of exploration as the goals at the end of each path reveal themselves.

Exquisitely detailed with natural materials, this residence creates certain majesty with a very intimate human scale while blurring the lines between interior and exterior space to give the occupant a direct yet comfortable experience with nature. The house is super insulated, has high performance glass, and a groundsource heat pump.

Bio

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.

Awards and Prize

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