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.
Designed and built to accommodate a large family, guests, and an extensive contemporary art collection, this 13,000 square foot home consists of traditionally-framed timber and stone with copper roofing and paneling. With the highest quality interior finishes, a large outside kitchen and dining area with a hot tub and fire pit, this is the ultimate… Read more »
The Brookside Park Signature Lofts, located across from Beaver Creek, were converted from commercial space into 16 custom designed two and three bedroom lofts. Owner’s have the option of one of two interior design packages. Each unit features a gourmet kitchen, gas fireplace, luxurious bathrooms and oversized bedrooms.
Constructed at the top of the Snowmass Mountain Ski Resort, Sam’s Smokehouse is a LEED® Gold Certified on-mountain dining facility. Sam’s Smokehouse features expansive floor to ceiling windows for service for 175, plus outdoor seating and a quick service lounge area for skiers looking to grab a quick bite or warm up.
Construction of the Red Sandstone Park included removal of the old playground and installation of the new playground, along with utility relocation, site renovation, improved parking and landscaping.
King Ranch is part of a large group of homes / ranches that sits on a bench above Minturn, Colorado. The main ranch house is a “Pony Express” house with old west reclaimed wood. The interior of the home is modern and bright. Natural light fills the home through 18 rooftop skylights.
The new two-story fitness center is an addition to the Sonnenalp Club and features an open gym with steel construction and large storefront south and east facing windows. Three studios offer yoga, spin, and kinetics classes. Renovations to the existing facility include upgrades to the restaurant and locker rooms.
The Snowmass Village Town Hall is a municipally funded multi-governmental building that houses the Town Council Chambers, Town Manager’s Offices, Group Sales, Marketing, Building, Finance & Planning Departments, and the Police Department. The underground parking structure serves as the fleet maintenance facility for the town’s vehicles. The design and construction of the Snowmass Village Town… Read more »
Jack’s Place – A Cancer Caring House is a healing center owned by the Vail Valley Medical Center. It is equipped with guest rooms, community kitchen, yoga studio, massage room, meditation center, and library designed to give comfort and care to patients undergoing cancer treatments at the neighboring Shaw Regional Cancer Center.
Four new buildings with 113 one- and two-bedroom apartments provide new workforce housing within the Town of Vail. Each unit features large sound-proof windows, private balconies, and individual storage units. With close proximity to Vail Village, ample parking, and a play/park area with grills, this new residential community provides quality housing at affordable pricing to… Read more »
Construction of a new playground at the Red Sandstone Elementary School was part of GOCO (Great Outdoors Colorado) grant project.
The Gant Aspen underwent a renovation and expansion of the Molly Gibson Conference Center, which included a 1,500 sq ft panoramic deck and outdoor floor plans, a new specialty café and bar, and contemporary new furnishings and accessories. The new design of the conference center was focused on sustainability. This included energy efficient lighting, the… Read more »
The award winning LEED® Silver Snowmass Golf Clubhouse included a pro shop, locker areas, restaurant and bar. The clubhouse is one of the greenest commercial buildings in the state, beating local energy codes by more than 60%. Numerous creative systems and materials were utilized in the construction of the clubhouse, including a lake loop heating… Read more »
Located in the heart of Vail Village, the Willows Vail is a luxury condominium project was built after the original Willows was deconstructed. The Willows is made up of nine (9) wholly owned residences, nine (9) fractionally owned rental units, one employee housing unit, an underground parking structure, and outdoor amenities that include a large… Read more »
The Miller Ranch Childcare & Community Center is an award-winning community facility that houses a pre-school, Miller Ranch neighborhood community rooms, and a number of local non-profit organizations.
The Eagle-Vail Swimming Complex started with a demolition of the existing pool structure and constructing a new reception building with office space, lockers, bathrooms, and a changing area, as well as a 25-meter, six-lane pool and a toddler pool. Solar Thermal and Solar PV systems were installed for heating and sanitizing the pool. 52 Solar… Read more »
Located in the Little Nell Hotel, the 5 Star Restaurant received numerous upgrades. Improvements included new interior lighting design, acoustical wall and ceiling panel treatments, bar replacement, wine room modifications, wine cooler additions, new wood and stone treatments, flooring replacements, and the addition of a new ADA lift.
The Mountain Retreat Residences are located on prime real estate within walking distance to the Town of Vail and Vail Mountain. The exteriors on the duplex are a blend of stone, stucco, and beetle kill siding. Interiors model reclaimed rustic European beam work, Italian granites, impressive tiles, plaster, European engineered wood flooring, and a wine… Read more »
The Timbers Bachelor Gulch was remodeled in three phases. The first two phases included an interior renovation of common and public spaces, including a new fitness room, game room, staff kitchen, offices, sales gallery, wine storage for guests, business/conference center, skier storage/rentals, and exterior fire pits. The third phase of work was an exterior renovation… Read more »
Located in Eagle Ranch, the Founders Place Condominiums consists of 36 affordable housing condo units.
Glenwood Springs’ 120 year old historic icon underwent a complete renovation to bring the aging facility up to code and add amenities to the world famous hot springs pool. RA Nelson added a new 17,000 sq ft day spa with eight (8) massage and treatment rooms, five (5) soaking tubs, and a hydrotherapy room. Additional… Read more »
First Chair Employee Housing is a 32 unit, 124 bedroom housing complex located at the base of Lionshead Village in Vail and includes underground parking.
A complete reskin of Simba Run, including new windows and doors, new stucco, siding and roof element.
Commissioned to house a private art collection, the gallery is built adjacent to the Owner’s home in Mountain Star (also built by RA Nelson). Quality in construction and building to the very specific specifications were essential to the success to this gallery.
The Frontgate Townhomes, an affordable housing project in Eagle Ranch, features classic “prairie style” architecture with wide opening and welcome floor plans and high end finishes. These 14 creekside townhomes are all 3 bedroom and have a deck overlooking Brush Creek.
This award-winning multi-family residence was inspired by the architecture of the Ahwahee Lodge in Yosemite. The project included a pre-cast underground structure, structural steel framing, and high-end custom finishes in each of the four structures. The luxury residences feature ski-in, ski-out convenience and amenities including a full service health club, hot tubs, an outdoor fire… Read more »
The Horizon Pass Lodge allows for ski-in, ski-out access for guests of the townhomes and condominiums. Each unit is equipped with fireplaces, patios and decks with on-site private ski lockers, a fitness room, two outdoor hot tubs and a heated outdoor pool. R.A. Nelson’s work included all infrastructure, a pre-cast structure, structural steel main levels… Read more »
The Gypsum Library is a welcome addition to the Town of Gypsum as it reflects the Western character of the community. The library includes a community room, fiction and non-fiction sections, teen room, children’s room and a silo story time room. Several different green building techniques were used, including the lighting system that utilizes day… Read more »
The Sonnenalp Golf Clubhouse renovation includes a 5,000 square foot addition and complete overhaul of the existing facility. RA Nelson built a new commercial kitchen, dining and bar area, club room, golf club storage and entry corridor. There were substantial upgrades in civil, mechanical, and electrical as well. The new outdoor terrace included a commercial… Read more »
Gore Creek Place is located on the banks of Gore Creek and within walking distance to Lionshead. There are 16 high-end custom duplexes with private hot tubs, large decks overlooking Vail Mountain, gourmet kitchens, and underground parking.
This luxurious log home, with 6 bedrooms and 7 1/2 bathrooms sits on the top of Bachelor Gulch with ski-in ski-out access to Beaver Creek. The home boasts a wine room, movie theater and an elevator.
A single family wood framed ski-in, ski-out well-appointed home in Bachelor Gulch features a wine room, elevator, home theater, workout room, and underground parking.
The Castle View Duplexes are an affordable housing complex in Eagle Ranch that consist of 18 two- and three-bedroom duplexes on the park overlooking Brush Creek.
This ‘Alpine Log Home’ in Lake Creek has working ranch stables with horses and produces hay. Extensive landscaping, ponds, bridges, pathways, and creek frontage offer privacy and seclusion.
The Highlands Lodge includes 36 units adjacent to Beaver Creek Mountain with ski-in, ski-out access. This luxury property also features underground parking, full kitchens, dining room, wood burning fireplaces and private balconies in each unit, along with a pool and hot tubs.
The Sanctuary at Residences at Snowmass Club included the new construction of 24 high-end timeshare units in Phase 1 and ten timeshare units in Phase 2. A caretaker unit was added as well.
Redstone Townhomes are an affordable housing complex in Eagle Ranch, consisting of ten residential units that include three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, as well as an unfinished basement.
The Old Greenwood Pool & Fitness Facility is a 17,000 sq ft building that houses a restaurant and kitchen, pool locker rooms, a retail area, administrative offices, children’s play room, and a game/event room for teenagers. The upper level of the facility houses a full weight room and aerobics area, along with work out locker… Read more »
A beautiful log and stone home set on a hillside in Cordillera has stunning mountain and valley views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The secluded five (5) bedroom home features a three (3) car garage and a wine room.
Deer Trail consists of sixteen single-family ski-in, ski-out homes in Bachelor Gulch. These high-end homes boast luxurious finishes, exterior spas, and stunning mountain views.
Annie Mitchell Homestead, constructed by the City of Aspen, is a design/build project that provides environmentally conscientious, affordable housing for the local workforce. The site consists of three building clusters with 39 one-bedroom units and underground parking. The completed project utilized only 25% of the available land on site, creating minimal environmental disturbances and allowing… Read more »
See Forever Phase II consists of 15 luxury condominiums with unique custom finishes throughout. An exercise facility, pool, hot tubs, lobby and underground parking structure with a tunnel to Phase I were a part of this project as well. It was on a fast track schedule with little to no lay-down area. Value engineering identified… Read more »
Village Walk features 26 custom duplex units, featuring spacious four- and five-bedroom homes. With ski-in, ski-out access to Beaver Creek Mountain, each luxury home boasts high-end finishes, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, a hot tub and a large fireplace.
The Buckhorn Townhomes have ski-in, ski-out access from Bachelor Gulch on Beaver Creek Mountain feature high-end finishes, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces, natural granite countertops and wooden floors with a western feel.
The Sylvan Square Condominiums are and affordable housing complex in Eagle Ranch that consists of 16 condominium units.
Situated on 3.76 acres in a gated community in Lake Creek, this home was designed and built to capture the beauty of it’s surroundings. The home sits adjacent to the original ranch road and includes a cigar room, recreational room, and outdoor pond.
Old world European stone mixed with large wood beams and sprawling views of Beaver Creek and the valley make for an impressive mountain home. An expansive wine room, greenhouse, workout room and outdoor spa in a canopied tower complete this unique Mountain Star home.
The Renovation at Pine Ridge consisted of deconstructing all the existing siding and masonry, installing new cedar siding and ledger rock wall exterior, building new decks and replacing the roof on the residential buildings, hot tub structure and maintenance building. The fast-track schedule was an ambitious shoulder season project, but the RA Nelson team ,… Read more »
The Seasons consists of four riverfront condominium buildings with 32 units and a common amenities structure. Owners had three options of interior upgrade finishes to choose from. All units included hot tubs, steam rooms and saunas. The seasons was a phased project built on an aggressive schedule that included building during the winter months.
38 affordable housing condominium units in Eagle Ranch.
The Cresta Residences at the base of Arrowhead Village on Beaver Creek Mountain include 25 single family residences and duplexes featuring stone, timber and stucco.
Quartermoon Townhomes are located in a prime ski-in, ski-out location in Bachelor Gulch. These 13 high end residences feature large, open floor plans, custom finishes, gourmet kitchens, and stunning views of the Gore Range.
A renovation and waterproofing of the exterior decks at Trailhead Lodge.
A rustic mountain home located in Bachelor Gulch boasts 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. The home features a wood burning fire combustor system, geothermal heating and cooling system, along with a service elevator, exterior firepit, built-in BBQ and hot tub.
Sitting on the edge of a cliff at the entrance to Aspen, the Gateway Aspen development consists of a contemporary and sophisticated 2,272 square foot single family residence and a 7,593 square foot duplex. Floor to ceiling windows span the duplex living rooms, offering stunnig views of Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk Ski Area, and the Castle… Read more »
The twelve MacDonald Street Townhomes were the first affordable housing in Eagle Ranch, consisting of two- and three-bedroom units.
Located in Steamboat’s premier gated community and ranch, this spectacular custom home is surrounded by two bodies of water and rolling green meadows.
This interior renovation included four floors of complete demolition and renovation, including the conversion of traditional hotel rooms into condominium style units.
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