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Above: The sitting room is off the
great room and provides a place for
intimate conversation – important
when there may be up to 20 visitors
staying at any one time.
Facing page: Going up? A climbing
wall provides a white-knuckle ascent
option for family and visitors. Two
self-rappelling stations mean one
person can climb without the aid of a
partner. Metal door surrounds add to
the home’s modern, industrial edge.

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“The exposed structure naturally forms part
of the interior aesthetic as well, with the look
of the beams and stonework extended by slate
and oak floors,” says the architect. “We introduced an industrial accent with the waxed
metal finishes on the fir cabinets, some large
door entries and the stairway.”
In terms of layout, the house steps across the
mountainside, with the position of each build
element optimising views one way and privacy
the other. Part of the brief to the architect and
builder was to site the house so family and
guests would be able to ski in and ski out.

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The segmented house comprises the great
room, a fou r-level circulation tower – calling to
mind a mine shaft tower – a master bedroom,
four guest suites, garaging, and ancillary spaces,
such as a ski-tuning room. Enclosed walkways
connect the various spaces.
The great room encompasses a dining area,
kitchen and sitting room. Giant 3.65m-high
glass doors retract into a slot between the indoor
and outdoor fireplaces, opening the interiors to
an outdoor living area with an in-ground spa.
“The tower accesses the garage at the first
floor level, then the great room, followed by