Colorado firm Studio B has created a dwelling in the Rocky Mountains that features black wooden cladding, sharply pointed roofs and cosy rooms awash in natural light.

The V-Plan House is situated in the mountain town of Aspen, Colorado on a prime site overlooking a golf course. The building occupies a wedge-shaped property with neighbours on both sides.

The clients, a retired couple who enjoy the outdoors, desired a home that would capitalise on the picturesque scenery while ensuring privacy.

"The couple, in their 80s, wanted a light and airy modern home that would accommodate their art collection, personal furnishings and lifestyle," said local firm Studio B in a project description. "They also have frequent family gatherings with children and grandchildren."
To make the most of the odd-shaped lot, the team placed two gabled volumes in a V formation. One wing is single storey and houses the public areas, while the other has two levels and contains the bedrooms. Between the wings is a low-lying connector section that encompasses a foyer and family room.

The home has a dark exterior that contrasts with its natural surroundings. Facades are clad in boards of black-stained cedar. A wire-brushing technique was used to give texture to the wooden siding, and to reveal subtleties in the material as light moves across it.

The gabled roofs are covered in black metal with a non-reflective finish. Windows, including skylights, were carefully placed depending...