Following last week’s visit to Santa Barbara-based ANACAPA, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Jackson, Wyoming to explore the work of Dynia Architects.

Founded in 1994, and with offices in Jackson, WY and Denver, CO, the firm describes its mission as to “elevate all aspects of the built environment to exceptional experiences through a process of rigorous design exploration that choreographs site and program into the making of meaningful architecture.” Over the past three decades, the firm’s portfolio has grown to encompass private residences, multi-family housing, hospitality, and cultural buildings.

Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for a Designer to join their Jackson office. For candidates interested in applying for the position, or anybody interested in learning about the firm’s output, we have rounded up five mountain residences by Dynia Architects that exemplify the studio’s ethos.

Stone Creek Residence, Jackson, WY

The Stone Creek Residence was inspired by the vast wilderness of the Teton Mountain range, seeking to reflect “both the intimacy and openness” of the outdoors. To assimilate with its surroundings, the home was constructed of locally sourced timber, including cedar siding with stone and zinc accents. Meanwhile, a concrete chimney rises through the roof flanked by two skylights to enhance natural light levels inside.

The interior sees the living, kitchen, and dining rooms share views of the Tetons along the north side of the home. Above, the primary bedroom floats above a cantilever, providing shelter to a private terrace below. With larger social parties in mind, the design team added an additional multi-purpose room that could serve as either a bunk room or an additional living space.

Boardwalk Cabin Compound, Jackson Hole, WY

The Boardwalk Cabin Compound is composed of a 5,000-square-foot main house and a 1,000-square-foot guest house at the foot of the Teton range. By separating the main house and guest quarters, the design team formed an open garden courtyard “gesturing towards the mountains beyond.”

Spanning the exterior and interior, a board-formed concrete wall extends from the driveway into the main house to create the principal circulation within the home. Clad in linear wood strips, the walls also define the edges of the south lawn and provide an intimate outdoor space for the family. Meanwhile, the roof structure within the public spaces is shaped to draw sunlight from the south while highlighting views of the landscape and mountains to the north.

Gros Ventre Residence, Jackson Hole, WY

The Gros Ventre Residence is an L-shaped home arranged to create views of the valley and mountain ranges to its south and east. A courtyard is nestled between the house and the natural contours of the land, with the main entrance of the home intersecting the L-shaped plan to visually connect the courtyard to the mountains and valley.

Individual rooms line the outer edge of the L, with the primary living area positioned at the intersection to maximize the panoramic views. This juncture is further highlighted by the upper level projecting eastward. Meanwhile, the ground level stretches south, creating a terrace for the lounge situated above. To adapt to the changing seasons, an overhang runs along the main section of the house to provide shade during the hot summer months and passive solar energy during the cold winter days.

Boulder Cabin, Boulder, CO

The 2,500-square-foot Boulder Cabin was designed with a minimalist approach and a subtle footprint, seeking to “connect with its surroundings to provide a sense of retreat within nature.” A palette of understated materials combined with careful landscaping softens the building’s impact on the land, allowing nature to be the focal point.

The predominantly solid eastern facade overlooks the entrance garden and the expansive landscape beyond, holding a horizontal band of glass on the upper level to filter morning light into the interior. In contrast, the western side contains full-height operable glazing, extends the length of the house, and frames a view towards the Flatiron mountains.

River Channel Residence, Jackson Hole, WY

The River Channel Residence is located in a cottonwood forest along the west bank of the Snake River. The contemporary mountain home is influenced by its surroundings, including the shifting, braided river channels. Central to the house is a three-tiered atrium and staircase, enhancing natural light while linking the different levels, while elsewhere, wood floors and white plaster set the stage for the owner’s evolving art collection.

“Each level is shaped and positioned to give rooms access to specific site characteristics such as the river, pond, and mountains beyond,” the designers explain. “Generous glazing in primary spaces furthers the connection of interior and nature, connecting sunlight and acoustical aspects of the river environment to the home.”

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