When a young family relocated from Los Angeles to the glamorous mountain town in late 2024, they snapped up an unassuming 1960s residence and reimagined it as a contemporary abode inspired less by cliche Rocky Mountain design tropes and more by minimalist Japanese architecture and crisp American modernism.
Collaborating with the firm Alexander Design for the interiors, the couple created a cozy, art-filled retreat that complements the mountain landscape just outside their doors. “Our work is driven by a sense of place, by the environment and by lifestyle,” the designer Vanessa Alexander told 1stDibs last month. “We’ve done houses all over the world, and it always comes down to, how do you want to live? We want to create environments that feel at ease in their communities and help people build that life that they would like to have.”
The open dining room is topped by a sculptural ceiling and a statement brass pendant light.
Douglas Friedman
For the 9,500-square-foot Aspen estate, that meant leaning into the owners’ love of art and desire to entertain. The open main floor includes a large dining area topped by an angular ceiling, from which hangs a striking brass pendant light. The living room, meanwhile, is anchored by a custom-paneled brass fireplace to gather around, a feature that’s mirrored in the primary suite’s sitting area for more intimate moments. Large windows throughout frame spectacular views of Aspen Mountain in the distance.
A game room, media room, and bar are all found on the entertaining level.
Douglas Friedman
Oak floorboards and hand-plastered walls are paired with the warm textures of linen, shearling, velvet, and mohair, giving it a sumptuous and inviting aspect. Along with a primary suite primed for relaxing, the luxe guest accommodations include five additional bedrooms. When it comes time for hosting, an entire floor is dedicated to entertaining: the comfy media room has the vibe of a ’70s conversation pit, as it’s filled with oversize couches for lounging around. The moody game room is centered around a billiards table, and there’s a mirrored bar at which you can shake up a batch of dirty martinis.
The couple, who both work in finance in the tech and energy sectors, are just two of the many Angelenos who have recently moved to Colorado. Another family recently worked with the architecture firm Olson Kundig to design a modern, art-filled retreat, and if you’re looking to snap up your own home in the area, former MySpace CEO Michael Jones’s elegant abode is now priced at $22.4 million, down from the initial price of $27 million.
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Tori Latham is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. She was previously a copy editor at The Atlantic, and has written for publications including The Cut and The Hollywood Reporter. When not…