Mariposa Garden House
Located at the base of the iconic Boulder Flatirons, Mariposa Garden House transforms a 1940’s ranch into a house of gardens and light. The architecture works in concert with the landscape, drawing sun, views, and plant life into every space of the home.
Location
Boulder, ColoradoSize
3150sfCompleted
2019Credits
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Energy performance drives the design. Strategic massing, orientation, and roof form reduce heating and cooling loads. A radiant concrete floor provides efficient warmth, while carefully placed windows keep the home naturally cool in summer and warm in winter.
A two-story masonry chimney anchors both the plan and material palette. Exposed rafters, plank ceilings, and ebony-stained cedar create an earthy character, while polished concrete floors reflect daylight and brighten the interior.
Clerestory windows bring daylight and ventilation from all directions, and an 8 kW photovoltaic array enables net-zero electric operation.
Architecture and landscape work as one. Gardens draw in light, air, and sun into every room, creating indoor-outdoor connections that allow the compact interior to live larger than its footprint.
