FOLDED HOUSE 01

A continuous, dynamic living space sits beneath an expansive roof shaped by the folded mountain formations of Colorado's Front Range, gathering changing light and expansive views throughout the home.

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Cedar-clad side elevation of the Folded House showing the sculptural folded roof and simple modern residential architecture in Boulder, Colorado.

The house is organized as a single open volume, its spaces gathered beneath a roof line shaped by the folded rhythms of the surrounding mountains. Inside, the angled planes of the roof create a shifting play of light and shadow, producing a sense of movement that mirrors the clients’ experience running along the nearby ridges. Large openings frame the terrain, allowing the changing sky and mountain profile to register throughout the day.

The uninterrupted living space below reflects this same continuity, flowing from kitchen to dining to living without interruption. This a home shaped by motion, topography, and the desire to be immersed in the mountains even when indoors.

Sculptural timber entry canopy expressing the folded geometry that shapes the Folded House and creates light, shelter, and arrival.
Modern front entry of the Folded House with exposed timber canopy, steel columns, and welcoming residential architecture inspired by nature.
Exposed wood and steel entry structure expressing the folded mountain geometry that inspired the design of this Boulder custom home.
Corner view of the Folded House highlighting folded roof planes, natural cedar siding, and mountain-inspired modern home design.
Steel entry column connection illustrating the refined structural detailing of the Folded House by AsOne Architecture.
Sculptural angled steel columns supporting the folded entry canopy and reinforcing the architectural language of the Folded House.
Natural weathering corrugated fire resistant steel siding with carefully placed windows creating texture, rhythm, and changing shadow across the Folded House facade.
Entry stair filled with natural daylight from clerestory windows beneath the folded roof of this modern Boulder custom home.
Front entry sequence where large windows frame landscape views and natural light fills the central foyer.
Open stair connecting multiple levels beneath folded roof planes that bring daylight deep into the interior.
Bird's-eye view of the foyer showing the open spatial organization and natural light entering from above.
Skylight and clerestory windows introduce changing daylight inspired by the Quiet Phenomena of light moving through the sky.
Open kitchen and dining space connected beneath a continuous folded ceiling with expansive views toward the Flatirons.
Upper hallway illuminated by skylights and clerestory windows that bring natural light throughout the Folded House.
Dining room framed by large windows that connect everyday living with mountain views and changing daylight.
Modern kitchen beneath skylights with natural wood cabinetry, stone surfaces, and an open connection to the living spaces.
Contemporary kitchen designed around natural light, outdoor views, and warm natural materials in this Boulder custom home.
Kitchen island beneath folded roof planes where daylight becomes a central element of everyday living.
Kitchen window framing mature trees and mountain views while bringing natural light into the workspace.
Kitchen sink positioned to capture views of trees and the surrounding Boulder landscape.
Kitchen island beneath folded roof planes where daylight becomes a central element of everyday living.
Calm bedroom filled with natural daylight through carefully positioned windows inspired by the Quiet Phenomena of light.
Primary bathroom combining textured stone tile, warm wood cabinetry, and natural daylight in a quiet, spa-like space.
Walk-in shower with richly textured stone surfaces inspired by geological formations found in nature.
Stone shower detail celebrating the texture and layered character of natural geological materials.
Modern bathroom vanity illuminated by natural daylight with materials inspired by stone, landscape, and quiet natural phenomena.

QUIET PHENOMENA

natural forces that shaped this project

Quiet Phenomena icon inspired by folded mountain landscapes, influencing sculptural roofs, walls, and architectural form.
Quiet Phenomena icon encouraging awareness of the sky, inspiring skylights, framed views, and vertical connections to nature.
Quiet Phenomena icon inspired by traces left in natural materials over time, influencing architecture that celebrates weathering and history.
Quiet Phenomena icon inspired by natural exoskeletons, influencing expressive structural systems that protect while revealing architectural form.
Quiet Phenomena icon inspired by erosion, informing sculpted architectural forms shaped by subtraction and the movement of water over time.
Quiet Phenomena icon exploring vertical daylight, bringing sunlight deep into architecture through lightwells and carefully framed openings.
Quiet Phenomena icon exploring the horizon as inspiration for long views, proportion, and the relationship between architecture and landscape.
Quiet Phenomena icon representing the sun's energy as inspiration for passive solar architecture, daylight, and seasonal design in custom homes by AsOne Architecture.

INFO

LOCATION
Boulder, Colorado

TYPE
New Residential

STATUS
Built

AREA
3,400 SF

DESIGN

ARCHITECTURE
AsOne

INTERIORS
AsOne

STRUCTURAL
Correlate Structural

BUILDING SYSTEMS
AsOne

LIGHTING
AsOne

ENERGY MODEL
Scott Home Inspection

SURVEY
Flatirons Inc.

GEOTECHNICAL
Geomet Engineering

INFO

LOCATION Boulder, Colorado

TYPE New Residential

STATUS Under Construction

AREA 3,250 SF

DESIGN

ARCHITECTURE AsOne

INTERIORS AsOne

STRUCTURAL Gebau Inc. + AsOne

BUILDING SYSTEMS AsOne

LIGHTING Light by Design

ENERGY MODEL Scott Home Inspection

SURVEY Flatirons Inc.

GEOTECHNICAL Geomet Engineering

IMAGES

RENDERINGS
AsOne

PHOTOGRAPHY
AsOne

CONSTRUCTION

BUILDER
Next Generation Construction

CONSTRUCTION

BUILDER Next Generation Construction

IMAGES

RENDERINGS AsOne

PHOTOGRAPHY AsOne