Gammel Dam by CCY Architects embraces rugged setting in Colorado's Rocky Mountains

Wooden cladding and large stretches of glass form the facades of this residence by CCY Architects, which is angled downward to follow the gentle slope of the terrain.
Designed for a couple, the Gammel Dam house is located in Colorado's Pitkin County, near the rural community of Snowmass.The dwelling sits on a 12-acre (five-hectare) site dotted with sagebrush and scrub oak, along with aspen and spruce trees. Currently used as a vacation home, the dwelling will be occupied by the owners year-round