Robert Singer & Associates Residential Portfolio Vol. 4

ASPEN TOWNHOME

In the heart of downtown Aspen, Colorado, this 3 story townhome went through a complete re-model of the 25 year old space. The cool clean contemporary design of the space had enormous constraints on lighting design solutions. Due to existing cold roof construction framing and insulation, the lack of air conditioning possibilities and a minimal electrical service limited the quantities and types of light sources that could be used. The solution was to take advantage of the predominantly white finished space and its high levels of reflectivity. A minimal soffit was built out from below the gabled ceiling to conceal a low wattage, low heat emitting, and low profile linear LED light source to uplight the entire ceiling plane on the upper level. Square aperture trimless single head and multiple head downlights were used to maintain a clean finished look throughout the space. Integrated shelf lighting, and minimal decorative fixtures including table and floor lamps completed the very clean and subtle lighting solution for this rejuvenated residence.

Visible from the corner of the living room is the linear LED wall slot lighting detail which washes down the art wall above the stairs, and the trimless square aperture downlights containing linear spread lenses accenting the art pieces.

ARCHITECTURE – Hugh Huddleson Architect, Colorado INTERIORS – Atelier AM, California PHOTOGRAPHY – Nick Tininenko, Colorado

2006 Winner of the International Illumination Design Awards