The architects at Hart Howerton—an interdisciplinary firm with offices in New York and San Francisco—were brought to Park City, Utah for a special residence. It was their second time working with the clients, who were moving from Manhattan Beach, California to the six-acre site with incredible views of Iron Mountain and the 9990 peak.

The property is expansive, with a series of low, elongated buildings that stretch across the landscape rather than rise vertically. It met the clients’ preference for single-level living and works beautifully with the natural landscape outside. 

Indoors, the team at design-favorite Studio McGee brought a thoughtful mix of materials that blend the family’s California lifestyle with their East Coast roots. The design language came with ease, as they’d also worked with the family before. 

“What I love most is how connected it is to the landscape,” says principal Shea McGee. “The home is positioned to take in the surrounding mountain views in every direction, and the architecture team did something really thoughtful by building over an extension of a natural spring on the property. It’s those kinds of details that make the home feel considered and intentional—really tied to the land in a meaningful way.”

The house is organized into distinct wings that support multigenerational use, for children and visiting family members alike, without a feeling of isolation. “In this season of her life, the home is always full,” Shea says. “There’s a steady flow of friends and extended family coming through. It really serves as the backdrop for these special, memory-filled years.”

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