![A modern home features a charred shou sugi ban exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-house-design-280424-1224-01.jpg)
Photography by Aaron Kraft
CLB Architects, together with HSH Interiors (Holly Hollenbeck), has designed a home in an aspen grove near Wilson, Wyoming.
![A modern home features a charred shou sugi ban exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-house-architecture-1227-28-424-1227-01.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
Composed of three buildings (main house, guest house, and writer’s studio), the home is arranged as a set of simple box-like volumes, each designed in response to its specific location.
![A modern home features a charred shou sugi ban exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-house-architecture-1227-28-424-1227-02.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
The main house is conceived as a geologic remnant in the landscape, while the guest house and a writer’s studio are nestled more intimately within the wooded environment. A fourth, spiritually focused structure has yet to be built and will be sited further to the south.
![A modern home features a charred shou sugi ban exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-house-architecture-1227-28-424-1227-03.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
The home features a charred shou sugi ban exterior, tugged and carved to create overhangs and openings.
![A modern home features a charred shou sugi ban exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-house-architecture-1227-28-424-1227-04.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
The entrance to the home is located where the structure reaches out over a lowland creek, while the wood exterior wraps into the interior as light Atlantic cedar.
![The entrance to the home is located where the structure reaches out over a lowland creek, while the wood exterior wraps into the interior as light Atlantic cedar.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-house-design-280424-1214-01.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
![A modern home with an oversized front door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-front-door-entryway-280424-1212-01.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
A double-height hallway with floor-to-ceiling windows with black frames showcase the surrounding views.
![A double-height hallway with floor-to-ceiling windows with black frames showcase the surrounding views.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/window-lined-hallway-280424-1159-01.jpg)
Photography by Douglas Friedman
Throughout the home, wood, steel, bronze, custom-cast white concrete, bleached cedar, and oversized slabs of travertine and onyx define the material palette.
![A contemporary living room with floor-to-ceiling windows.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-living-room-windows-280424-1218-01.jpg)
Photography by Douglas Friedman
In the living room, custom-designed, tattoo-inspired bas relief concrete surrounds the fireplace.
![In the living room, custom-designed, tattoo-inspired bas relief concrete surrounds the fireplace.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/living-room-fireplace-280424-1215-01.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
![In the living room, custom-designed, tattoo-inspired bas relief concrete surrounds the fireplace.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/living-room-fireplace-280424-1215-02.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
The dining room, which features a chandelier from Jean-Marc Frey, separates the living room from the kitchen.
![The dining room, which features a chandelier from Jean-Marc Frey, separates the living room from the kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/open-plan-dining-room-280424-1217-01.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
The kitchen’s minimalist light wood cabinets contrast the large island, backsplash, and range hood.
![In the kitchen, minimalist light wood cabinets contrast the large island, backsplash, and rangehood.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-kitchen-280424-1210-01.jpg)
Photography by Douglas Friedman
A fireplace in a secondary living room is positioned in the corner, while artwork is mounted next to built-in shelving.
![In this living room, a fireplace is positioned in the corner, while artwork is mounted next to built-in shelving.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-living-room-280424-1219-01.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
A bar and lounge features a hand-painted wallpaper mural from Aqualille, while the furnishings include open shelving and a custom sculptural chandelier by Johanna Grawunder.
![A bar and lounge features a hand-painted wallpaper mural from Aqualille, while the furnishings include open shelving and a custom sculptural chandelier by Johanna Grawunder.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bar-and-lounge-wall-mural-280424-1208-01.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
![A luxurious red couch with a dark background.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/lounge-black-accent-wall-280424-1209-01.jpg)
Photography by Douglas Friedman
A home office is flooded with natural light from the tall black-framed windows.
![A home office is flooded with natural light from the tall black-framed windows.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-home-office-walls-of-windows-280424-1210-01.jpg)
Photography by Douglas Friedman
Each of the bedrooms in the home and guest house, feature wood and comfortable furnishings.
![A modern bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and a wood ceiling.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-bedroom-280424-1202-01.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
![A modern bedroom lined with wood.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-bedroom-280424-1202-02.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
![A modern bedroom with wood accent wall and black furniture.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-bedroom-280424-1202-03.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
Each of the bathrooms has its own unique look, however round or curved mirrors are a common design element.
![A modern bathroom with a round mirror.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-bathroom-280424-1204-01.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
![A modern bathroom with a large round mirror.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-bathroom-280424-1204-02.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
![A contemporary bathroom with rounded mirrors and a stone accent wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-bathroom-280424-1206-01.jpg)
Photography by Matthew Millman
Italian limestone is highlighted as floors in the primary bath. It is also highlighted for the custom bathtub, which was water jet cut from a single block of limestone to create a striking monolithic and sculptural design element.
![A modern bathtub that's cut from a single block of limestone.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-bathroom-freestanding-bathtub-280424-1206-01.jpg)