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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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".
