Custom Home - Mongolia

Client
Private Client

Architect Of Record (AOR)
Steve Morton

Associate Architect
Jefrall Betancourt

This project was driven by the client’s desire to capture expansive mountain views while maintaining privacy from neighboring properties. The design is a modern residence inspired by the client’s travels through Mongolia, drawing from the region’s sense of shelter, landscape, and layered enclosure. The architect of record translated these narratives into an elegant home that nestles into the terrain, using partially embedded volumes and layered walls to create a protected, grounded experience—while opening toward some of the strongest southern views in the area.

Custom Home - The Ridge

Client
Private Client

Architect Of Record (AOR)
Steve Morton

Associate Architect
Jefrall Betancourt

This project was inspired by our client’s vision of bringing his large family together under one roof — a dedicated place for connection, celebration, and shared memories. Designed as a gathering destination for holidays and milestone events, the home serves as a central hub for generations to come.

At 21,000 square feet, the residence significantly exceeds the area’s typical 6,000-square-foot homes, presenting both an exciting opportunity and a complex challenge. Architect of Record, Steve Morton, carefully analyzed the extensive program while navigating zoning constraints and requirements from authorities having jurisdiction.

By embracing the site’s steep slope, the design strategically carves and embeds volumes into the landscape. This approach allowed the team to balance the ambitious scale of the program with the natural topography, creating a composition that feels grounded and harmonious.

The result is a home that accommodates a large and dynamic program while remaining sensitive to its surroundings. Thoughtful massing and contextual integration ensure the residence complements the rhythm of the mountain terrain and neighboring properties rather than overpowering them.

This project stands as a testament to the team’s ability to solve complex architectural challenges — seamlessly merging scale, function, and context into a cohesive and enduring design.

Morton Architects - Consultant

Sr. Architectural Project Manager

High End Residential Work Experience

04/23 - Present

Private Residence 1

MAI-23001

Private Residence 2

MAI-23002

Private Residence 3

MAI-23003

Private Residence 4

MAI-23004

Private Residence 5

MAI-23005

Private Residence 6

MAI-23006

Private Residence 7

MAI-23006

Private Residence 8

MAI-24001

Private Residence 9

MAI-24002

Private Residence 10

MAI-24004

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