Front view of the big sky house on winter.

Location: Montana
Area: 13,374 sq ft
Photography: Benjamin Benschneider
Architect: Kor Architects

About Studio

When a house speaks to us, we call it home. When a job speaks to us, we call it a passion. At Kor, we pride ourselves on listening—to the materials, to the environment, to the people who will live in the homes we create. That’s why we work at the human scale, embracing collaboration and deep focus, appreciating the challenges and joys in every project.

Through communication, inspiration, and sheer tenacity we imbue every home with a unique and compelling spirit. While our designs embody decades of collective expertise, we deliver something greater: spaces that speak to our clients’ most authentic selves.

The home's exterior is entirely made of wooden structures.
The home’s exterior is entirely made of wooden structures.
The outside of the house's other side is composed of rock.
The outside of the house other side is composed of rock.
People can relax in this area of the house while taking in the nicest scenery through the glass wall.
People can relax in this area of the house while taking in the nicest scenery through the glass wall.
This area of the living room is ideal for relaxing next to the fireplace to stay warm when it's cold outdoors.
This area of the living room is ideal for relaxing next to the fireplace to stay warm when it’s cold outdoors.
Through the glass wall of this wooden-structured dining area, you may enjoy a lovely view while dining.
Through the glass wall of this wooden-structured dining area, you may enjoy a lovely view while dining.
Due to its well-designed island counter and wooden cabinets, this kitchen space stands out as a captivating focal point.
Due to its well-designed island counter and wooden cabinets, this kitchen space stands out as a captivating focal point.
A striking focal point is a four-story glass-walled stairway with a climbing wall that mimics local geologic formations.
A striking focal point is a four-story glass-walled stairway with a climbing wall that mimics local geologic formations.
A view of the exterior as seen from the bedroom.
A view of the exterior is seen from the bedroom.
This gorgeously decorated bathroom includes two bowl-shaped sinks and a brown color scheme.
This gorgeously decorated bathroom includes two bowl-shaped sinks and a brown color scheme.
This stands out from similar products due of its dark interior and black wooden sink.
This stands out from similar products due to its dark interior and black wooden sink.
You can relax and enjoy the brisk air from outside in this area of the house.
You can relax and enjoy the brisk air from outside in this area of the house.

A skier’s haven that blends traditional Montana rusticity with clean modern lines inspired by the state’s industrial past. Sited to take in views of mountains to the east, west, and southwest, the house’s windows blend the indoors and the outdoors, while energy-efficient geothermal heating keeps the house comfortable at a fraction of the typical carbon footprint.

Dividing the living quarters into separate wings and levels, including a master suite connected by a heated and glassed-in bridge, allows the house to accommodate up to thirty guests, while still feeling intimate with just two. A four-story glass-walled staircase, featuring a climbing wall designed to mirror local geologic formations, stands as an eye-catching centerpiece.

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