Modern Farmhouse Anchored in Landscape and Light
A thoughtful collaboration between Sparano + Mooney Architecture and Marvin Doors and Windows results in a masterpiece of modern mountain living.
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Nestled at the base of Utah’s Wasatch Range, this distinctive modern home’s innovative design artfully blends the busy dynamics of a family of professional musicians and the bold presence of the surrounding landscape. From the start, Sparano + Mooney Architecture aimed to create a space that feels both engaging and responsive, with natural light serving as a central design driver, influencing everything from site selection to spatial composition.
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Throughout the home, architectural details were purposefully chosen to establish distinct moods in each space. This goal was supported by the use of expansive Marvin Ultimate windows, selected for their ability to meet the demands of large-scale designs with top-tier thermal and structural performance.
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“Diagrammatically,” explains Project Manager Nate King, “the home was organized with a clear lineation in order to accommodate the family’s need for public performance space on the first floor and more private spaces upstairs. On the main level, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows create a seamless connection to the outdoors, evoking a sense of openness and energy. Conversely, the upstairs, particularly in the bedrooms, feels more introspective—windows are strategically placed to invite natural light and frame select views, cultivating a calm, private experience.
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The home’s grandiose entrance—a large glass entry door paired with a full-height window—invites transparency. Just beyond, a cathedral-like space emerges where the lower and upper volumes intersect, anchored by another expansive window that frames a purposeful view of the mountains beyond. The glazing in the expansive great room is oriented towards the signature view of Mount Olympus and the Wasatch Mountain Range directly east.
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This modern farmhouse quietly embodies architecture grounded in place and purpose, thoughtfully shaped by site, light, and lifestyle. More than a home, it resonates with the family, evolving with the rhythm of daily life and the natural surroundings.
Details
PHOTOS – Courtesy Marvin
ARCHITECT – Sparano + Mooney Architecture
WINDOWS AND DOORS – Marvin Ultimate Awning, Casement and Direct Glaze Windows and Outswing French Doors
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