Shangri La

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Location:

Denver, Colorado

Square Footage:

Conditioned Area: 5,868 S. F.
Carport Area: 451 S.F.

Construction Date:

Spring 2024

Designed by the award-winning residential architects in Denver, F9 Productions, this stunning custom Japanese-inspired home in Denver is a showstopper. The three and a half story residence, including a basement, features an interior glass-wrapped elevator that connects the different floors, allowing for viewing of unique features throughout the property. The landscape architecture is thoughtfully designed to create a secluded and private space with plenty of green vegetation and serene water features, providing a tranquil oasis in an urban setting.

Client Drivers & Unique Features:

  • Japanese and American Fusion: The home reflects a harmonious balance between Japanese and American living, with customized rooms that bring both worlds together.

  • Butterfly Roof: The unique roof design allows for aerodynamic living, collecting water rather than expelling it, and enhances natural light throughout the interior spaces.

Architectural Features:

  • Porcelanosa Tiles: The home is wrapped entirely in Porcelanosa tiles, extending to some exterior walking surfaces at the front and rear patios, and walkways around the house.

  • In-Floor Radiant Tubing: The house includes in-floor radiant tubing for energy efficiency and comfort, with in-slab heating in the basement and warmboard sheathing on all other levels.

  • Glass-Wrapped Elevator: This interior feature acts as a connecting thread for the different floors, providing a unique and visually striking element.

Interior Design:

  • Lower Floor: Includes an in-home cinema, a wine room, a home gym with springboard floors, and additional clothes storage for off-season items.

  • Main Floor: Features a custom kitchen with a retractable downdraft at the kitchen island range, a preparatory kitchen pantry, a large double-sided fireplace, and an office with a guest bed.

  • Upper Floor: Contains two spacious bedrooms, a shared lounge with a piano, open-concept views to the living space below, and conveniently located laundry facilities.

  • Master Suite Loft: Overlooks the beautiful backyard garden, providing stunning views day and night.

  • Upstairs Lounge: Includes a wet bar and connects to decks on the east and west sides, perfect for enjoying Colorado sunsets.

Construction Type:

  • Mixed Materials: The construction features a mix of traditional and modern materials, including Porcelanosa tiles and radiant heating systems.

Energy Efficiency:

  • Radiant Heating: The in-floor radiant tubing throughout the house ensures energy-efficient heating.

  • Natural Light: The butterfly roof design maximizes natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting.

Design Highlights:

  • Secluded Urban Oasis: The landscape design creates a private, serene environment that conceals the urban proximity, offering the luxuries of modern living.

  • Customized Spaces: Each room is uniquely designed to reflect a blend of Japanese and American styles, providing a harmonious and balanced living experience.

  • Innovative Features: The home includes a variety of innovative features, such as the glass-wrapped elevator, in-home cinema, wine room, and home gym.

This custom Japanese-inspired home in Denver by the architects at F9 Productions epitomizes the best of modern living, blending traditional Japanese elements with contemporary American design. The thoughtful layout, innovative features, and serene landscape create a luxurious oasis in the heart of the city, offering a unique and harmonious living experience.

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