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“I’m a chef,” he relates. “I like things to be impeccable.” Not surprisingly, Elia had one stipulation: a “really good” kitchen. And, Doremus notes, very few structural changes were needed to make it more livable. Instead, a series of small modifications—eliminating extra doors, finding uses for dead spaces, opening up the obvious view planes, and lightening the interiors—would make the house more functional and attractive for the family.
“For a couple used to building homes on flat land in Texas, buying property on a steep slope in Snowmass Village was intimidating. “Matthew really helped us envision what a home could look like there—and what kind of views we would have—[which] gave us the courage to purchase this property. The views are the most important,” says Holly. “I loved working with the guys at Thunderbowl. They really listened to us and made me feel like what I had to contribute was important. They have super-creative ideas, and I appreciated their feedback when picking out materials for the home.”
