Albersheim House
The Albersheim residence of 1965 is constructed on a lot with spectacular
views in opposite
directions. To the south, a view of the Flatirons, and to the north,
a nighttime carpet of city lights.
The Albersheim family wanted to have a house that would allow them to enjoy
those views, but
insisted on the house being parallel with the street. Haertling's solution
was to design an elongated
floor plan, with sleeping areas on the ends joined by two long glass walls,
one facing the view of the
Flatirons, and the other, a view of the city below.
The wood structure on the outside is entirely
covered in cedar shingles, even the soffits.
The shingles are also on the inside of the house where the
glass joins the bedrooms by the
family area
and the living room area,
separated by the
central fireplace.
A roof peak skylight illuminates the
kitchen area
by day.
This page was last revised on June 6, 1995.
