A Modern Prairie House near the foothills of the Big Horns, with a twist.

With 180 degree views facing the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming, this was the perfect site for a passive solar home. A linear design with an angular twist in plan allows for views of the mountains, plenty of sun for passive solar and a self shading home for the hot times of the year. Outdoor amenities include a morning sun deck area where you can sit with Koi, a larger outdoor gathering and eating area opening up to the mountain views and an upper level sleeping porch for starry nights. The varied outdoor spaces provided by the home create peaceful connections to nature in all seasons.

With the desire to create a home that would be both playful and functional the team landed on utilizing an angle that ran through the floorplan. The lower level of the home has a series of light filled, right-sized living spaces that are connected physically and visually. The one requirement of the husband-chef was “defensible” kitchen space. This was created with a U-shaped kitchen that is ample for the chef with a large angled butcher block counter for separation. This allows the guests to be entertained and feel like they are part of the action without getting in the way. A favorite feature of the home is the butler’s pantry, which is a mini-art niche, coffee house and bar all in one. This highly custom home has more personal touches than there is room to describe…