Perched above 41 acres of rugged Wyoming terrain, a cantilevered, boomerang-shaped residence folds into the mountainside. Designed by CLB Architects, the home makes an unforgettable impression, a quiet marvel of restraint and precision framed by sweeping vistas.
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Spanning 7,000 square feet, the Boomerang Residence serves as the owners’ contemporary holiday home. Conceptualized as a simple, broken line, the boomerang-shaped plan wraps around the hillside to create a central courtyard. The main level sits above a concrete plinth, establishing a dialogue between the drama of the expansive views and a quieter, inward-facing focus.
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This sense of duality inspired the home’s design. “We were tasked with maximizing the potential of this site, while still sitting lightly on the land,” says Eric Logan, partner at CLB Architects. “The form of the building allowed us to create apertures inside for experiences and outward-facing views.”
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Arranged across two levels, the floor plan establishes a natural division between public and private spaces, with circulation playing a key role in the overall layout. At the heart of the home, the main level’s kitchen and dining area serve as the epicenter of family activity.
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Off the garage, a ski room features a floating fireplace and built-in seating. The lower level accommodates guest suites, an infinity pool, and a gym with views toward one of North America’s highest peaks, providing a home base for the family’s active, outdoor lifestyle.
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Integral to the design, the residence incorporates an energy-efficient air-source heat pump system that uses 30% less energy than conventional heating and cooling systems. Hydronic flooring and a highly insulated building envelope, complete with triple-paned windows, further enhance thermal regulation and reduce energy costs.
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Rooted in the rugged terrain, the material palette creates a tactile conversation between earth and architecture. “There’s a deliberate experience as you circulate through the house, which centers on the common materials of wood, steel, and concrete,” says Bryan James, principal at CLB. “It’s like a modern chalet.”
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Douglas fir flooring and ceilings, treated with a soft whitewash, bring a sense of calm to the contrasting blackened steel and board-formed concrete elements. Together, the organic palette and abundant natural light create a sense of depth that shifts throughout the day.
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With interiors that feel akin to a living gallery, every detail has been carefully considered, allowing the residence to feel both unique and deeply connected to the client. A dichroic sculpture by Soo Sunny hangs suspended over the central stair, while a 20-foot-long island snakes its way through the kitchen.
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For Sarah Kennedy, principal and interior design director at CLB Architects, the palette was intentionally understated. “The goal was to let the architectural materials be very quiet and ramp up the interior experience with artful furnishings.”
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A refined sanctuary, the Boomerang Residence is as dynamic as the land itself. Viewed from across the valley, its shadowed wood exterior blends into the landscape. For the team at CLB, this was the goal.
“The home is doing its best to keep its head down and let the natural context be the star,” Logan says.
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