Cotswold
1114 S High St
Denver, CO
Our clients came to us with an image in mind of a country cottage with a pitched roof, gables and second story dormers. And although the home reflects more of traditional American architecture than what would be found in the Cotswolds, the idea weighed heavily on the design. The product is a happy union of the two.
Ellis
1041 S Gilpin St
Denver, CO
Ellis is a home created with tradition and heritage in mind, and our clients’ Irish family can guess at its namesake. Our clients recently made their passage back to Colorado after years in the Midwest and disembarked in Washington Park. Although a young family, they wanted to create new, old home that would serve their clan well for years to come.
Turiya
1000 S Williams
Denver, CO
Turiya is a home that sits proudly on the corner of Tennessee Ave and Williams St, gazing through to the park only two blocks away. The name Turiya, meaning ever present and unchanging, the forth state of consciousness in the Buddhist tradition, was brought to our attention by our clients. In name and in design, Turiya is inspired throughout by its timeless nature.
Esther
1024 S Race Street
Denver, CO
The initial, and dominating program for the design was based on maximizing back yard space on the over-sized lot we had to work with. Once we came to terms with room relationships and overall schematics, we were slightly puzzled as to what the exterior of the building was going to look like. Our client took a trip to Central Illinois where he took a picture of his grandmother's late 1800 Italianate / Greek Revival farmhouse. Upon showing us the picture, and sharing stories of his Grandma Esther, this new house known as "Esther" was born.
Humphrey
922 S. Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80209
Our client, a native Minnesotan, named his home after The Happy Warrior. The progressive design lives up to the billing. Sitting comfortably on the park between two homes recently designed & built by Chalet, the home features expansive views of Washington Park and true connectivity to its surroundings.
Virginia
617 S. Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80209
Our client came to us with a vision for her dream house on a lot that once belonged to her neighbor Virginia. Borrowing from a large garden next door, we created a country home that sits proudly underneath the elm trees, evoking the idea that the neighborhood grew up around it.
Buttermilk
550 Fillmore St
Denver, CO 80210
Sitting quietly in Denver’s Cherry Creek North neighborhood, Buttermilk is a home that defies convention. The exterior is crafted with reclaimed bricks and open front porch to give a more traditional feel though the inside is anything but. Clean lines and open spaces, angle-iron mantels and shelving, exposed beams and the absence of millwork create our most contemporary interior. All this together with a western view toward Mt. Evans.
Pearl
942 S. Race Street
Denver, CO
Pearl takes her name from our client's old neighborhood of Platt Park. Having grown accustomed to strolls down South Pearl street, our client found a site just two blocks from Old South Gaylord where there was room to create a home that fits the interests of their growing family. The architecture was driven by our clients interest in a design rooted in history, yet void of any decorative ornamentation.
Andal
777 S. Williams Street
Denver, CO 80209
Andal was conceptualized during our initial design meeting when we learned of our clients roots in Philadelphia's historic Andalucia neighborhood. Paying homage to both the arts & craft vernacular of East Washington Park and the colonial revivals found on the banks of the Delaware, we created what an outpost nestled into one of the best blocks in the neighborhood.
Lila
382 Dexter Street
Denver, CO 80209
Our clients came to us with the wish of designing and building a new home in Hilltop with a large yard for their kids to play in. After careful review, and a few site visits, we all agreed on the lot at 382 Dexter Street. It was the perfect site to create a home that would sit comfortable amongst the mature locust, aspen and "lilacs" beside the ash tree from which the girls swing will now hang.
Athena
892 S. Williams Street
Denver, CO 80209
Athena, our most energy-efficient home to date, will sit atop her perch on the corner of S. Williams Street and E. Kentucky Avenue. Just a couple blocks off of the Park, Athena will bask in the sun and take advantage of the home's new solar efficiencies. Energy efficient, intelligent design, thoughtful construction, and a home that fits nicely within the context of the neighborhood: This is what Chalet is all about.
Reinhard
932 S. Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80209
Sitting cozily and overlooking the Park, Reinhard takes its name from the original landscape designer responsible for transforming the mud flats and open fields into what is now Smith Lake & Washington Park. Featuring heavy eves, a tile roof, and floor to ceiling windows on the main floor, this home is in keeping with the Spanish Mediterranean impulse that fashioned many of Denver's original neighborhoods in the early 20th century. Each home from Chalet Development is crafted to fit its own unique location. Inside, you'll find our constant attention to detail and quality, a creative use of space and sustainable materials.
Benedict
901 South Race Street
Denver, CO 80209
Benedict sits proudly on the corner of Race Street and Kentucky Ave in Washington Park. Paying homage to J.J. Benedict, yet playing with an architectural style unlike any Benedict home, the windows were set symmetrically on every elevation of this building.
The Susan
1175 S Corona
Denver, CO
The Susan is a home paying homage to our client’s mother. All her insight, guidance and love are poured into what will truly be a legacy home for our clients. With great views of the Rocky Mountains from the upper level, Susan, will be proud of what has been created in her honor.
The Pioneer
2211 S Clayton Street
Denver, CO 80210
Having spent several years living in Washington Park, our clients were interested in finding a larger lot that wouldn't be too far removed from the lifestyle they had grown to enjoy. An over-sized Observatory Park lot presented itself and the idea of a shingle style home with a wrap around porch came to fruition. The home was designed to sit carefully on the lot, leaving lots of room between the neighboring properties; giving the home the sense of an original Observatory Park farmhouse.
Carolina
964 S High St
Denver, CO 80209
Moving from within the Wash Park neighborhood, our clients came to us with a vision of designing a home that resonated with their roots in the southern part of the country. The design of Carolina will pack a lot of punch in terms of efficient use of space and the indoor/outdoor relationship will be a defining feature. Perfect for mornings on the back patio or watching the sunset from the front porch.
Maurice
201 South Lafayette
Denver, CO 80209
Affectionately known as Maurice, this home takes its name from the early Denver Architect Maurice Biscoe, who built his own residence in the Country Club neighborhood just across the golf course. Working with a lot that is only 33' wide, the design was based on a broad orientation much like the corner lots seen in the Country Club. It's not a very large home, but it sure is proud!
Eugene
929 S. Vine Street
Denver, CO 80209
Eugene takes his name after Eugene Field, the famous Denver poet, best known for his children's poetry and essays, whose cabin still stands on the northeast side of Washington Park. Our clients approached us about building the quintessential "new, old house". We were happy to oblige. This Design & Build project was completed in August 2009.
The Olmstead
890 S. Race Street
Denver, CO 80209
This home was named after Frederick L. Olmstead, Jr, a famous landscape architect known for his lifetime commitment to national parks, such as Yosemite, and known locally for his contributions to design enhancements at Washington Park in the early 1900's. With it's deep front porch staring west down Kentucky Avenue, our clients will have a perfect view of the Park and Mr. Olmstead's work. This is a corner lot on the corners of E. Kentucky Avenue and S. Race Street in the heart of the neighborhood and just across the street from "Benedict".
