Vergence House

Vergence House is an urban residence that celebrates folds and the subsequent play of light and shadow. Tucked on a quiet street close to the foothills, the goal was to create a home that brings the experience of the landscape into everyday living while offering a sense of retreat within the city.

The form is a result of Boulder’s land use code and solar fence. Working within these municipal constraints, the resulting form folds away from the limits of the allowable building envelope, shaping a composition of angled surfaces that catch the light and deepen the shadows. These folds give the house its distinctive character and connect its spaces to daylight and the surrounding landscape.