The Farrar Residence by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designed this 13,000 square foot house located on 12.8 acres of land in Park City, Utah. The home is full of amazing features, but probably the most remarkable is the 25 meter lap pool that cantilevers over a seasonal stream, with an acrylic panel that extends from the pool bottom to the stainless steel ceiling and aquarium glass at the end.
From the architects:
The steep sloping terrain and expansive views of the alpine landscape were essential in defining the form of the house. Two linear volumes intersect at the main living space connecting the guest and master wings. The pool volume continues into the forest; terminating as it cantilevers over a seasonal creek. The material palette complements the natural setting of the house: wood siding, concrete walls, stone masses and expanses of glass create a strong connection to the landscape.
Sotheby’s Realty has listed the home for sale at $9.8 million – here.
Visit the website of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson – here.
Sotheby’s Realty has listed the home for sale at $9.8 million – here.
Visit the website of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson – here.
Mycroft on 22 Jan 2009 at 8:53 am #
The indoor pool is great, but I do not think the exposed steel beams add anything aestetically in the living rooms. And, again, for the love of all that is holy, can we please, please move past the naked concrete look? It was ever the eyesore to begin with and has been vastly over done. Seriously move on.
john on 22 Jan 2009 at 9:54 am #
I do not mind the concrete in the pool area too much, but I agree with the comment above about the steel beams in the living rooms. I think it is an unfortunate choice.
mod monkey on 22 Jan 2009 at 10:17 am #
What a pristine location with beautifully surrounding trees! The lap pool and fitness facility look amazing…it would definitely make one want to work out; and then enjoy a lovely glass of wine from the cellar!
I love the one seater loungers in the living room. If anyone knows where it can be purchases please do tell!
Lance Rice on 22 Jan 2009 at 3:36 pm #
I’m sure the beams for structural purposes and symmetry but they are a little out of place. Agreed on the pool though. The view from the woods through the glass edge of the pool in the night shot is gorgeous.
I know there is a version of that chair you like Mod Monkey that is high end, but if you’re on a budget zgallerie’s prague chair is a perfect match, extemely comfortable and only 350.00
And the wine cellar… I want to be entombed there.
Lance Rice on 22 Jan 2009 at 3:39 pm #
Oh and Montis makes Hugo, which is similar and ten times the cost.
Lance Rice on 22 Jan 2009 at 3:42 pm #
Ok, the chair you’re looking for Mod Monkey is from B&B Italia. It’s the Metropolitan low back. I knew I remembered seeing it at Domus in Atlanta, here’s the link and it’s even in purple on the site….
http://www.domusinternational.com/armchair1.html
Donnie Robey on 22 Jan 2009 at 6:02 pm #
That is the most AMAZING house I’ve ever seen!!!!! I love everything about it, even the exposed steel beams!!!!! I’ve gotta say, though, my favorite part is the pool, especially the fact that look can look into it from outside!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul on 22 Jan 2009 at 6:58 pm #
I think it’s a disaster, and worse for being so oversized.
It has bits and pieces and interruptions everywhere (like the exposed beams), unsightly proportions (like the doors and lights in the bedroom) and some really nasty clashes (like the appalling upholstery by the fireplace!).
The sterility of the gym and pool are only relieved by the external environment, which hardly saves them.
Noel on 22 Jan 2009 at 8:33 pm #
Well I’m a structural engineer and there is no need to have the beams exposed like that. Also, it could have been done with wood and hidden or exposed. I’ve seen some beautiful houses with exposed beams and connectors. The steel structural framing exposed like that looks awful.
I am not that fond of exposed concrete either. Architects always talk about ‘natural’ materials like concrete, wood and glass. Really the only thing that is natural is stone and wood. The rest is man-made. But, glass is clear and looks great. Concrete can look nice in some settings – either mixed with a plasticizer and set in plexiglass until it cures, or other types of smooth forms or sometimes board-formed to look rough. Bill Gates has a ton of board-formed concrete in his house and in some places it looks great, in other places I think it looks awful.
Each to his own, but I prefer really natural materials with a bit of metal thrown in for hinges, hangles, fixtures, etc. and stainless steel and porcelain for sinks and toilets.
Chris on 22 Jan 2009 at 11:30 pm #
Personally, I think the exposed steel and concrete look amazing. Widen your horizons and embrace something that doesn’t fall into your status quo!
I give this house a solid two thumbs up. Nice work.
Rosie on 23 Jan 2009 at 5:58 am #
I think it’s weird that you can see into the pool from the outside. Different but also spooky looking. Like the cellar, while I would love that much wine in my house, I think it’s kind of spooky as well.
Otherwise I pretty much love it.
mod monkey on 23 Jan 2009 at 7:22 pm #
thanks for the info Lance! Cheers!
Kevin on 24 Jan 2009 at 4:39 pm #
I think the exposed steel beams and wood rafters are great. It is dualistic position of cabin, and NY loft. Yes, the could be hidden, or in wood, but this was a conscious choice.
I’m totally feelin’ this place.
Zach Brown on 28 Jan 2009 at 1:42 pm #
Love the end of the pool . . . .very cool!
kast on 03 Feb 2009 at 5:58 pm #
the steel beams and rafter is nice .its give an attractive visual point for me . And we should give architect more space to presenting a new idea.. its not bad as you think .??
Peter on 24 Mar 2009 at 4:38 am #
What’s not to like about this house. I think it is a statement beyond all statements. Clean, crisp, open and of all things spacious. Modern, yet still retains some old world feel. We are currently renovating our house and have exposed steel beams supporting our secound floor….we were going to boxed then in with plaster, but on viewing these photos we have changed our minds………..simply stunning!!
Ray on 09 Sep 2009 at 1:12 pm #
A disaster? Unsightly proportions of the doors and lights? Oversized? Well, of course, this is larger than your double wide. It’s funny that someone felt the need to heavily criticize and use architectural terms just to fool people into thinking that he knows architecture.