At the top of Park City's Colony development, a newly completed home designed by Otto-Walker Architects and built by Upland Development balances mountain warmth with sweeping connections to the outdoors.
At the top of Park City's Colony development, the residents of a new home are never far away from the shifting moods of the sky and the seasons. Amid the mountaintops and adjacent to a high meadow dotted with small lakes, the last leaves were falling when photographer Megan Hulse Bartholomew documented this recently completed home — designed by Otto-Walker Architects, built by Upland Development (Ryan and Jesica Taylor), and with sensitive interior design by 89 Oak (Salt Lake, Jamie Bellessa and David Clyde).
The home is intended for enjoyment throughout the year, not just winters with its ski-in/ski-out access. A stream runs by the rear of the home, and the sound of water mixes with the rustle of branches. The rear lot gently slopes into the meadow, and each room on both levels connects to patios and outdoor living. The glass railings on the top level allow views to remain unobstructed from the decks and interior spaces.
The Entry & Living Spaces
The entry introduces the home's materials: stone, concrete, wood, metal, and glass. It sets the tone for openness to the outdoors with broad high windows and a glass door with lights on each side. From the entry, you can see the full open plan and through the home to the outdoors on the opposite side — one of the signature design features of Otto-Walker architecture.
The high, pitched ceiling accentuated by wooden beams allows for a dramatic floor-to-ceiling window to take in the meadow and mountain views. From the living area, a view opens to the dining space and kitchen with a wooden-gabled pitched ceiling. To the right is the glass wine room. The home is filled with remarkable lighting, but the sculpted glass icicles over the dining table stand out as a particular favorite.
Kitchen & Pantry
The kitchen features a mix of cabinetry, including open and glass-fronted shelves. Two islands allow for a workspace as well as bar seating. A walk-in pantry with a desk, farmer's sink, and wide windows earns the highest marks for both beauty and function — a space that inspires pantry envy in the best possible way.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a "cozy" room with sliding doors leading out to the patio and outdoor dining. With informal seating in front of the fire and views outside, the built-in table seating reflects how we live today — equally suited for a family meal or a morning Zoom call.
Primary Suite & Lower Level
The stone wall, wooden ceiling, and fireplace in the primary suite combine to create a lodge environment. The paired chairs by the fire are, by all accounts, very, very comfortable. The primary bath features mirrors mounted over the windows to give it a treehouse feel — open to the sky, with shades that lower for privacy.
Downstairs, all the homes in the Colony development have ski-in/ski-out access, and this ski room steps it up with an open fireplace with hearth seating and individual lockers. An informal recreation space features a well-equipped bar and golf simulator. Each guest bedroom and bath is finished with a distinctive flair, and the glass-walled fitness center connects to the rest of the home while feeling almost outdoors.
At such a high elevation — approximately 9,000 feet — fall was ending when these photographs were made. This home is a testament to what it means to truly connect with a place.
