TETON COUNTY RESIDENCE
Traditional and modern architecture
Jackson, Wyoming • 5,000 sq. ft.
Design Team: Chris Moulder, AIA; Ethan Moulder, Atia Rahman
Our client, a medical professional and enthusiastic skier, rock climber, and mountaineer, wishes to have a residence in Jackson where he can enjoy a comfortable home and share great moments with friends. He prefers a modest yet unique project that will be built in phases. The first phase will involve constructing a two-car garage with a guest apartment above, allowing the owner to live there while the main house is built.
A mudroom, laundry room, and powder room will connect the garage to the main house, which will be designed for easy one-floor living. The sloped home site will feature a walk-out basement that includes private spaces for visiting friends, with two spacious guest suites separated by a sitting area. A unique future feature will be a dojo—a studio for training in martial arts. As both a martial artist and instructor, the owner desires a space distinctly separated from the main house by a bridge, where he can train and teach in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Additionally, the dojo will include a two-story rock climbing wall.
This project will be built on a steep lot, surrounded by a beautiful forest of aspen trees interspersed with conifers, offering amazing views of Jackson Peak, Cache Creek Canyon, Snow King to the east, and Munger Mountain to the south. The buildings will be carefully oriented to capture as many of these views as possible.
Given the forested setting, consideration must be given to building in a fire zone. To protect against forest fires, we will use metal and composition shingles, which are cost-effective and non-combustible roofing materials. The entire interior will be finished with 5/8-inch drywall and fire tape to create a one-hour fire-resistant shell.
The client desires a home that blends traditional and modern styles. Principal Chris Moulder drew inspiration from the balance of vegetation, topography, and views, as well as the peaceful presence of the surrounding trees. He incorporated traditional forms into a simple design, featuring large-span windows to create a light and airy atmosphere, along with metal railings and heavy timber for the exterior. The color scheme will be finalized later but will harmoniously blend with the surroundings, utilizing a natural stain on the horizontal siding and a weathered gray on the vertical elements.