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WESTERN FOCUS: Reid Smith Architects

Small by design, young firm makes big waves

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The great room in the Green Hills Ranch residence south of Bozeman is itThis residence in MontanaBecause the owners of the North Start residence in The Club at Spanish Peaks wanted to capture views in several directions, the design for the great room utilizes equal intersecting gable forms. The resulting ceiling is tent-like and an interesting "view" in and of itself after dark. Photo By: Shelly Saunders
Reid Smith Architects often use elevation to create dynamic spaces and very distinct views. ItThe owners of this Big Sky home wanted a massive stone fireplace around which they could gather, but they did not want to sacrifice the stunning mountain views of both the Spanish Peaks to the north and the Gallatin Range to the east from floor-to-ceiling windows in the great room. By creating a two-sided fireplace in the corner, Reid Smith Architects maximized the feature
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