The Trailhead Pool renovation encompassed a new, saltwater pool with state-of-the-art saline chlorination system and two 25-yard lap lanes along with areas for recreation and kid’s swimming. The new expanded kiddie pool has a sloped, “beach” style entry and water jets for play. The new hot tub accommodates approximately 20 adults, and is oriented to… Read more »
Tucked into the heart of Vail, this three-level duplex features copper cladding on the exterior as well as on the two-story fireplace in the great room and the surrounding the fireplace in the primary bedroom. The quartz stone bar is lit from behind, and two-story glass doors open to the terrace and lower patio with… Read more »
Views of Aspen and Shadow Mountain highlight these three mountain contemporary homes located in Aspen’s West End neighborhood. The largest of the homes features five bedrooms and a custom pool built into the lower outdoor living space. Unique interior features of the homes include handmade Italian brick, wide-plank custom-finish white oak floors and Lutron lighting… Read more »
One block from the Aspen gondola, this four-level townhome was fully gutted and remodeled with two tiers of outdoor living spaces, including an outdoor kitchen, bar, spa, dining and lounge areas and two outdoor gas fireplaces. The home has 360-degree views of Ajax, Red Mountain, Independence Pass and Capitol Peak. The hot tub and much… Read more »
Phase I of a master-planned community, the 7 Hermits condominiums at Haymeadow consist of 76 for-sale units across 7 buildings. Ranging in 1,000 square-foot range, the two-bed, two-bath condos include a one-car garage, private decks, air conditioning, and indoor storage units. Amenities include a dog park, playground and neighborhood park. The project is located adjacent… Read more »
A completely reimagined office space inside the Seasons building, the East West “Hospitality House” includes a new kitchen and dining area, offices, conference rooms, and creative spaces including a model adventure van with a functional elevated work area. Designed for high traffic and social interaction, the kitchen has two refrigerators and microwaves, plus a large… Read more »
A “to the studs” remodel to an existing home, this residence is located steps from the lifts of Vail with ski-in/ski-out access. The renovation included demolition of all interior walls, existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, associated systems, deck finishes, windows, siding, stone veneer, landscaping, pool, and driveway. The structure was generally demolished, leaving only exterior walls,… Read more »
The wooded surroundings of this three-level home make it a private enclave just steps from the slopes of Vail. Natural stone veneer with mortar smear finish is used on the exterior of the home, along with wire-brushed cedar siding and exposed reclaimed timbers. The rear of the home includes two levels of heated stone terrace… Read more »
At the summit of Cordillera, this project included a full interior renovation of the existing building, plus a 6,888 square foot addition. The two-level addition includes an entry lobby and cardio machine area with large windows to enjoy sweeping mountain views. The lower level of the addition contains two exercise studios. The existing gym, pool… Read more »
For this complete renovation, the original south-facing pool and spa at Manor Vail were demolished and replaced with a larger pool, snow-melted deck and two spas with a central waterfall feature. Beyond the new pool gates is a patio with a large gas fireplace, covered by a pergola with an automated shade structure. From the… Read more »
The Nottingham Park courts in Avon were replaced by RA Nelson’s excavating division, Upper Basin Excavating (UBE). Six pickleball courts, two tennis courts and two basketball courts replaced courts that were over 25 years old. The new surface is a high quality, post-tensioned concrete, painted with an acrylic colored coating. The project included new chain… Read more »
A complete renovation of two units at Pinos Del Norte, located slopeside at Vail’s Golden Peak area, overhauled the two levels of each unit. Galley-style kitchens were removed and walls were extended onto the balcony to create an open common area floor plan. The top floor bathroom was replaced with a pantry/laundry room. One residence… Read more »
Perched at 9,300 feet, this Telluride home enjoys sweeping views of the San Miguel mountains. The mountain contemporary residence features an exterior of Colorado buff stone veneer, pre-finished sheet metal panels and reclaimed pine wood siding. A curved section of roof made from radius glulam beams mirror the topography of the site. The home is… Read more »
Located in the heart of Mountain Village in Telluride, this 3,000 square-foot penthouse residence features four bedrooms, five bathrooms and an open-plan living/dining area with a look-through fireplace.
Set on a heavily wooded, steep slope site adjacent to the Aspen Highlands ski easement, Five Trees is a modern, three-story, lodge-style family retreat. The site work included an extensive earth retention system, a motor court over living space and a large terrace with extensive view from the pool and spa. The interior of the… Read more »
Owned and operated by the Bright Future Foundation, the BrightHouse provides safe shelter for up to 24 victims of domestic abuse in Eagle County. The facility is a mix of residential and commercial space, consisting of four single-bedroom studio units, one two-bedroom unit and a garage studio apartment. All of Bright Future Foundation’s services are… Read more »
Coffey Place is an affordable housing neighborhood consisting of 15 mountain modern townhomes spread among 12 buildings in Snowmass Village. There are five different floor plans including two and three-bedroom/bathroom with one and two-car garages. Built to be sustainable with high-end finishes, the townhomes feature energy efficient building envelope systems with low maintenance exterior finishes…. Read more »
The only net-zero employee housing in the Eagle River Valley, the Pete & Pat Frechette Educator accommodates Walking Mountains’ educators and naturalists. Bright communal spaces are outfitted with quality fixtures, countertops and cabinetry, while locker banks and and ample storage in the entry house outdoor gear and equipment.
A full renovation of the clubhouse at Country Club of the Rockies includes a 20,000 square-foot remodel of the existing Vista Restaurant, kitchen, administrative offices, lower-level café and locker rooms. An 8,000 square-foot expansion welcomes enhanced locker room amenities, two fitness rooms, two golf simulator rooms and meeting rooms. The multi-level health and fitness center… Read more »
This LEED® gold certified residence boasts an expansive outdoor living and kitchen space that flows out onto multiple terrace tiers including an outdoor pool with stunning views of Vail Valley looking west. The exterior is constructed with Fibre C German cementitious panel siding, Italian steel floor-to-ceiling windows from Brombal and zinc panel siding and roof…. Read more »
This expansive 10,000 square foot residence has the ultimate in quality, detail, and design. The mountain contemporary residence features copper, stone, and European reclaimed wood on the exterior. Highlights include a 24-foot Weiland glass door, floating steel stairs with a glass railing, double A match grain cabinets, and a comprehensive fully automated control system. An… Read more »
One of the most unique projects RA Nelson has undertaken, this residence is comprised of two adjoining units, with elevators accessing five and four levels, respectively. The exterior consists of steel paneling accents, sandblasted basalt, alucobond metal wall paneling and heated flat roofs with sand set concrete pavers. Landscape design includes unique bonsai, weeping Colorado… Read more »
Located near the terminus of Telluride’s picturesque Box Canyon, this custom home sits on a gentle slope and features three levels and a green roof over the two-car garage. Five bedrooms and seven bathrooms are complimented by ample outdoor living space that includes an in-ground spa and gas firepit built into the landscape. A large… Read more »
The LEED® silver certified, ski-in ski-out Limelight Snowmass hotel & penthouse residences consist of 11 luxury condos and 99 guest rooms. The six-story steel and concrete building has a high-performance exterior cladding system and features a 55-foot indoor climbing wall, garden wall, fitness center, hot tubs, and indoor/outdoor lounge. The super-insulated roof system was constructed… Read more »
This log home situated on the banks of the Woody Creek and Roaring Fork Rivers underwent major interior and exterior renovations. Upgrades included new interior finishes, indoor / outdoor living space with bifold window walls and screened-in porches. Exterior site improvements include new landscaping, spa, BBQ, and firepit, as well as improved river and fishing… Read more »
Backing up to open space, this two-level River Valley Ranch home enjoys mountain views and ample outdoor living area. Wire-brushed cedar siding is complimented by brown Pella windows on the exterior, and wire-brushed white oak covers the interior floors throughout. The home includes a three-car garage, master suite with connecting walk-in closet and laundry room,… Read more »
Sitting on almost 100 acres of land, the LEED® Gold Ranch Manager’s Unit is located adjacent to a LEED® Platinum Fishing Cabin for friends and guests. Both homes use a simple ranch style cabin design and a modern linear design. The Ranch Manager’s Unit features exposed concrete floors, large exposed wood beams, and floor-to-ceiling windows…. Read more »
This single family custom home is perfectly tucked into an aspen grove. It features a beautiful modern design with metal panels, stone veneer, exposed steel, and cedar siding. Large Jeld-Wen Windows and sliding Weiland doors blur the line between the interior and exterior spaces, leading to large wrap-around patios.
Set on 40 acres of hills, meadows and streams, this home is focused on quality, energy efficiency and occupant health. Transparent bridges and walkways connect indoor living spaces around a verdant courtyard, allowing the alpine sunlight to fill the indoors with warmth. Off of the master suite, an open-air sleeping porch with a heated bed… Read more »
RA Nelson has been selected as the approved builder for Casteel Creek in Edwards, Colorado. Comprised of 10 homestead properties across 457 acres of pristine meadows, mountains, forests, and streams, Casteel Creek owners will share a 1/10th interest in the 28,000 square-foot Coyote Lodge & Sporting Club designed by Kyle Webb. The club is home… Read more »
With seating for up to 150 guests, the deck is surrounded by mountain views, tall trees and views of the beautiful outdoor pool. The 4,500 square foot space is used for groups, weddings and events at The Charter at Beaver Creek.
DJ’s Junction at Roundup River Ranch includes administrative offices, six bedrooms for medical volunteers and other staff, a classroom, a walk-out program space and more room for campers, volunteers and staff. The building also includes the Gates Observatory, home to two telescopes equipped with technology to project the views from the sky onto screens in… Read more »
Certified LEED® gold, the Collective is a two-story community-use building with an events hall, restaurant & cocktail bar, game lounge for kids and selfie den. RA Nelson was responsible for construction of the core and shell of the building. Custom motorized Renlita steel doors open to create a canopy over the outdoor space. In summer,… Read more »
The LEED® gold certified, ski-in ski-out Lumin Residences consist of three luxury three- or four-bedroom condominiums, each with a private elevator. Living spaces are drawn together by an oversized fireplace and long window walls. Custom hardwood floors contrast with lighter stone, wood and metal. Spa-like bathrooms include Waterworks fixtures, Blu Bathworks tubs, floating faucets and… Read more »
Located on a coveted lot with views of the River Valley Ranch golf course, this single-level home features vaulted ceilings, a spacious three-car garage, and oversized laundry room with sink. A patio off of the primary bedroom and another large patio face out to the undeveloped hillside behind the home. The home includes built-in lighting… Read more »
An intensive renovation converted an aging property into a 30,000 square-foot luxury addiction treatment center. Guest rooms and common spaces where renovated, including the pool, spa and outdoor areas. A sensory deprivation float tank was also installed.
Chamonix Vail is a new affordable housing neighborhood consisting of 32 mountain modern townhomes spread amongst 10 buildings in West Vail. There are five (5) different plans ranging from 2-3 bedroom, 2-3 bathroom, and 1-2 car garage. A high-end modular product, the townhomes feature cedar siding and stucco, whereas the interior feature stainless steel appliances,… Read more »
At an elevation of 9,200 feet, Keystone Science School’s Pennington Campus is nestled in Colorado’s Snake River Valley. The 23-acre campus is built on the site of the Old Keystone Village, a former railroad and sawmill site, which supported silver and gold mining. Today, majestic mountain ranges provide a dynamic setting for learning about the… Read more »
Certified LEED Silver, The Borgen Precourt Center provides supplemental place-based science education to school-age kids in the Vail Valley. Built to net-zero standards, the Center houses an extensive rooftop solar array and automated energy demand controls to limit the building’s impact on the grid.
Stillwater Employee Housing has 21 units as a mix of one-bedroom condos, two-bedroom townhomes, and three-bedroom duplexes for the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District employees. Solar panels sit on top of covered parking and storage. A community park and open space makes for a family friendly neighborhood.
Sitting on seven acres on the Blue River in Breckenridge, the new resort includes timeshare accommodations, guest lobby, amenities, three spas, an indoor/outdoor pool, meeting facilities, maintenance building and employee housing. The project scope included extensive sitework, deep excavations, horizontal and vertical waterproofing, and temporary & permanent dewatering systems.
The Elk Track Townhomes, located directly next to Beaver Creek Mountain, underwent an exterior renovation that consisted of new roofs, siding, masonry, and exterior stucco on all four (4) buildings with 14 units. The existing decks were upgraded with new metal railings and wood posts and new garage doors, entry doors, and ski locker doors… Read more »
Walking Mountains Science Center is an award-winning, LEED® Platinum natural science school and museum. The center has three buildings that take full advantage of solar gain for heating and natural air movement for cooling. The building envelopes were specifically designed and built to control thermal bridging and unwanted air infiltration. Utilizing double wall construction, thermal… Read more »
Dancing Bear Aspen, owned by Timbers Resorts, added eleven (11) residences, including a penthouse on the top floor. Additionally, two employee units were added, along with a restaurant, spa, lobby, and two levels of underground parking with a car elevator. Located in downtown Aspen, an underground tunnel connects this building to the existing Timbers Residence… Read more »
This project remodeled five multi-use buildings consisting of commercial, retail and privately-owned condominiums at the base of Peak 9 in Breckenridge. These five buildings received both exterior and interior renovations. The interior upgrades include the addition of new fire sprinkler systems, soffits, existing unit finish tie-in to new windows/doors and a complete upgrade of the… Read more »
The first phase of the Northwoods exterior renovation included custom-finished cementitious siding, stucco and moss rock thin stone. The scope also included new deck railing and surfacing. The second phase of the Northwoods renovation reskinned four buildings, adding new windows, doors, wood siding, stucco and stone. Additional upgrades were made to the pool, spa, fitness… Read more »
A spectacular 9,900 square foot mountain contemporary custom home in Beaver Creek takes advantage of the mountain views with huge south facing windows and double tall ceilings. Large sliding glass doors integrate the outdoors of this mountain retreat. The home features a neutral palate of natural materials including stone, wood, and metal inside and out… Read more »
Burlingame Ranch is a multi-family affordable housing community commissioned through the City of Aspen. This phase includes construction of three (3) new buildings. Each building is wood-framed with asphalt shingles and corrugated metal roofing, Hardi Board siding and corrugated metal siding. Exterior carports are provided for each tenant for storage. The buildings are outfitted with… Read more »
The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Education Center, was recently constructed in Vail, Colorado, and features a visitor learning experience with displays of the alpine environment, traveling exhibits from other gardens, activity stations and videos. It will serve as a home to manage the gardens and to provide a year-round educational experience for visitors. The building… Read more »
An interior renovation at the Four Seasons Resort Vail unveiled a new modern, contemporary cocktail bar – The Remedy. The custom designed, zinc square bar features 360 degree seating and looks out into floor-to-ceiling windows. Additional seating, and indoor fireplace, and a 165″ TV were also part of the renovation.
A new state-of-the-art children’s ski school located at the base of Buttermilk Mountain, “The Hideout”, offers a fresh approach to kids’ programming by seamlessly mixing indoor play with outdoor ski instruction. Inside, there are reading areas and six themed two-story play structures featuring double story climbing walls, treehouses, rope ladders, rope bridges and fire poles…. Read more »
The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater was renovated in two phases over the winter months. Phase 1 of renovation included construction of the restrooms on the east side of the venue, along with terracing of the general admission lawn seating that surrounds the back of the pavilion seating. Additionally, cosmetic changes to the Amphitheater included new… Read more »
The Torzetto Residences are six multi-family units housed in three duplexes, which are located in an exclusive enclave in East Vail. Each 4 bedroom residence includes a two car garage. The building’s modern minimalist design exterior features cedar, cement board panels, copper and zinc panels and stone. Inside, vaulted ceilings and large south facing windows… Read more »
An interior renovation of the restaurant at the Sonnenalp Club in Singletree revealed a new restaurant concept by Chef Kelly Liken – Harvest. The restaurant is contemporary with farmhouse touches; the beautifully designed space compliments the seasonal American fare menu. With large south facing windows overlooking Arrowhead Mountain, dark wood floors, marble countertops, and a… Read more »
The new Lionshead Transit Welcome Center serves as a portal between the Lionshead Parking Structure and the Lionshead Pedestrian Mall. The ground floor provides a Welcome Center with a staffed information booth and a community living room with couches, televisions, and displays showcasing the history of Vail. On the second floor is a children’s discovery… Read more »
Located on over 15 acres of land in Lake Creek, this 9,500 square foot home includes a wine room, exercise room, spa, and care taker unit. The project also included extensive creek improvements, the addition of a 10 foot deep man-made fishing pond, and the planting of over 60 trees. The home is supported by… Read more »
An expansive three story, 8,300 square foot mountain modern residence features reclaimed barn wood siding and timbers from Austria with large floor-to-ceiling windows that take in views of the Vail Golf Course and the Gore Range. The outdoor living space includes a generous outdoor dining and seating area with infratect overhead heating, a custom built-in… Read more »
This LEED® inspired contemporary steel, brick, and glass structure is complimented with displays of local artists. As a full-service library serving the Roaring Fork Valley, there are meeting and study rooms, along with a kids area.
The Miller Ranch Affordable Housing Neighborhood was a first-of-it’s-kind joint venture in Eagle County – one where a private developer and public entity partnered to provide local, deed restricted housing that includes single family homes, duplexes, townhomes and condominiums. Designed and built to Green Standards, the residences have provided working families in Eagle County comfortable,… Read more »
The aging family-owned icon in the City of Aspen was completely rebuilt to create the Limelight Lodge Hotel, a new four story, 126 room luxury hotel located in downtown Aspen. A modern steel and concrete structure with underground parking includes spacious well-appointed rooms, suites, and a family friendly “casita”. The project also included a commercial… Read more »
Designed and built to take advantage of mountain views to the south and Lake Creek to the west, Nine Pines Ranch is characterized by outdoor spaces that extend into the interior living environment. Built to USGBC’s LEED® Gold standards, the home has many sustainable features, including a high performing building envelope, use of interior thermal… Read more »
Three cottage-like structures connected with glass walkways / greenhouses form this expansive, high end contemporary home. Set in an aspen grove with spanning views of Beaver Creek, the home features a cozy theater room, tall ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and expansive outdoor patios. Inside, rich dark oak floors and parge stone walls bring the outside in.
The Old Snowmass Ranch Residence is a working ranch overlooking the Elk Mountain Range. The main house and caretaker unit incorporate multiple sustainable features, including a ground-source heat pump, Solar PV system, Solar Thermal system, and a super insulated building envelope. The home has a seven (7) day battery backup of electricity and a supplemental… Read more »
An interior and exterior renovation of the Wildwood Hotel & Convention Center revamped the hotel to a colorful and retro ski lodge. Improvements were made to the 156 hotel rooms, the lobby, bar, lounge, kitchen, arcade, fitness center, and convention center. The exterior renovation included new decks and railings, and upgrades to the courtyard, swimming… Read more »
This six bed, five bath 8,000 sf Japanese inspired ranch home in Lake Creek sits on 4.79 acres. The new house is a highly detailed and functional home that includes a traditional Japanese room, movie theater, study, and ski tuning nook. In addition to the main home, RA Nelson renovated the adjacent guest house and… Read more »
A synergy of old world stone, richly patinaed copper siding, refined steel railings, exposed steel and wood structure and expansive window walls coalesce into casually elegant mountain modern retreat. A curved steel trellis leads guests through a stone entry portal to a loft like entry/gallery space created by a freestanding art wall contrasted by the… Read more »
The Vail Spa, located in Lionshead Village, received a $10,000,000 interior and exterior renovation. An exterior reskin included new copper, stucco, and wood siding, and new energy efficient windows and doors for all of the units. The indoor and outdoor pool and spa areas received upgraded finishes, an exterior snowmelt system, new exterior pavers, lighting,… Read more »
An award-winning, sustainably-designed, steel-framed WECMRD athletic field with multi-use space for indoor soccer, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, and an indoor climbing wall. Actively involved while the project was just a sketch, the preconstruction team helped the Metro District get to the budget that they needed in order to make the project viable. The cost effective structure… Read more »
Tucked in an aspen grove on 336 acres of land in Lake Creek, this expansive home features a curved “garden roof” over the main living space. Dark wood, exposed wood beams, and a wall of doors that open to the outside patio, the home takes advantage of natural environment, as sustainability was a major focus… Read more »
Crack of Noon underwent a complete renovation where the home was stripped down to the studs and rebuilt. The project included the addition of a 600 sq ft caretaker lockoff, European windows, an elevator, American Clay interior walls, zinc panels, and Swiss Pearl exterior siding. The hardscape and landscape surrounding the home were also completely… Read more »
Built on a reclaimed mining railroad yard and warehouse site along the Roaring Fork River, Obermeyer Place combines street-level commercial storefronts, high-end and affordable housing, and a large underground parking structure. Curved pedestrian walkways connect the five buildings, which combine Aspen brick in graphic layers, lighter lapped siding, fluid steel, zinc, and translucent Lexan.
RA Nelson completed the infrastructure components of the Lionshead Park. Our scope of work included new concrete snowmelt sidewalks with exposed aggregate, a boulder retaining wall, site concrete wall with stone veneer, site metal railings, water feature, and landscaping. This park was named one of the “World’s Coolest Parks” by TravelandLeisure.com.
The original scope of work included the replacement of the EFIS system and roofing, new foundation and log columns, plumbing upgrades, site work for drainage improvement and removal and replacement of existing decks and deck waterproofing systems. The project expanded to include a new in-ground hot tub, an exercise room, and other upgrades. This project… Read more »
This high end modern home sits on a stunning piece of property with views of Vail Mountain. The 6,300 sq ft main house features indoor/outdoor living space, large windows with panoramic views, a 2 car garage, and plenty of space to display their personal art collection. In addition to the main house is a 6,000… Read more »
A renovation at the Westin Riverfront Resort in Avon turned 5,735 square feet of commercial space into three luxury one-bedroom condominiums. The residences are furnished with custom walnut cabinetry, walnut hardwood flooring, Wolf® Stainless Steel range, and Crestron® lighting control system. Well-appointed bathrooms include a Kohler Whirlpool Heated Tub and a large walk-in shower.
The renovation of Eagle County’s HUD Housing Complex, the Riverview Apartments, included the reskin of five (5) buildings with 74 two and three bedroom units. New wood siding, gutters, exterior light fixtures, and stairways were installed, as well as new playgrounds, landscaping and fencing around the property. Work also included a complete remodel of the… Read more »
The Gambel Street Townhomes are mountain contemporary and modern affordable housing units located in Eagle Ranch.
A 6,300 square foot art gallery was built next to the main home (also built by R.A. Nelson) to house the owner’s private art collection. Hard steel polished concrete floors, Level 5 Drywall Finish white walls, tempered glass and stainless steel trim give the structure a contemporary, minimalist feel and a perfect backdrop to showcase… Read more »
The Trinity Church underwent an addition and renovation, including adding new administrative offices, game room, basketball court and classrooms for youth programs. The renovation updated the existing church sanctuary, community room and entry foyer areas. Outside, the church received a facelift with exterior stone veneer, stucco, shingles and standing roof seam, and a new playground.
The Vail Mountain View Residences are set on the banks of Gore Creek with panoramic views of Vail Mountain. This project consisted of 24 luxury custom units with elegant flooring, vaulted ceilings, custom cabinetry, and slab granite countertops, along with an on-site pool, one level underground parking plaza and a 3-level underground parking structure.
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