HMH Architecture + Interior is excited to share that our Panorama House received a Best Award in the Live Category from the  International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Rocky Mountain Chapter. The IIDA Best Awards, recognize interior design projects that demonstrate excellence in design and thinking. The awards, which also encourage new ideas and techniques and raise public awareness of the field, were presented at Denver’s Sturm Grand Pavilion. This success is thanks to a company-wide commitment to excellence and hard work. It’s special to know that our designs are not just appreciated by our clients and the end-users, they are celebrated by the regional architectural community.

This award was the product of the hard work from the design team of:

    • Harvey Hine, AIA, Principal Architect
    • Lindsay Beukhof, Project Architect
    • Leah Civiok, Interior Designer
    • Cullen Lighting Studio, Lighting Designer
    • Collaborate Builders, General Contractor

Thank you to everyone for supporting us… We are grateful to be surrounded by the best clients, reps, and colleagues.

Best Award in the Live Category – Panorama House

Located on a steep lot with panoramic views overlooking Denver’s skyline and the mountains beyond, our challenge was to create a private sanctuary with expansive views that celebrates natural light and the outdoors, while serving as a retreat from the city. The clients’ vision included sustainable design strategies throughout the home, while integrating large expanses of glass. Other considerations were age-in-place options, outdoor entertaining, and comfortable accommodations for visiting adult children.

From the street, vertical wood fins guide you to the front door and become an exciting element connecting all three levels of the home. The entrance foyer leads toward an artful staircase featuring a Custom Bocci glass sconce pattern. The ebonized wood slats and wire-brushed oak treads brings contrast to the interior palette, and complement the cabinets and built-ins in the kitchen. A large, cantilevered curved window wall highlights the incredible views and enhances the natural light.

The entire home sees sculptural spaces, each with a distinctive relationship with the curved wall. The white-painted and wood-clad walls serve as a neutral backdrop for a collection of sculptures, ceramics and colorful artwork. Built-in shelving and cabinetry provide subtle storage areas for the collections without distracting from the views of the surrounding landscape. The owner’s love for industrial materials is found in the concrete floors and metal accents throughout the house.

The main level hosts the communal areas including a large open living space, dining area, and kitchen slightly off to the side. Adjacent to the kitchen is a home office and powder room. The living room opens to a courtyard via large glass doors. Upstairs, there is the primary suite, guest bedroom, laundry, and storage. The lower level features an open living space, wine room, game area, and guest suites.

The interior introduces finish selections that express visual contrast, human scale, and refined materials. We designed a space that is modern, functional and inviting, while finding the right balance of colors, textures and built-ins. Cabinets are all brushed oak; floors, tile and countertops are all light grey or winter white.

The house was designed with accessibility in mind: an elevator was installed, halls and doorways are 36” wide, there are grab-bars in the bathrooms, and there are no raised thresholds. Thus, we call it a “forever home” that will be comfortable for as long as the owners wish to live in it.