In 2001, Poss Architecture + Planning opened the Poss Interior Design division,
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ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING INTERIOR DESIGN
OTHER PORTFOLIOS AVAILABLE Residential Resort | Hospitality Golf Resort Multi-Family Commercial Overall
605 EAST MAIN STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 (t) 970/925-4755 WWW.BILLPOSS.COM
INTERIOR DESIGN
Since its founding, Poss Interior Design has been fortunate to have been involved with many highend custom residences as well as several mountain resort projects. Each design we create meets the specific needs of and is a collaborative effort with the client involved.With both architecture and interior design within the same firm we have the ability to provide seamless coordination between the two disciplines, a critical component when working on time-sensitive projects where quality cannot be compromised.
FIRM PROFILE Poss Architecture + Planning was founded in Aspen, Colorado in 1976 and has distinguished itself for the design of custom residences, commercial projects and all areas of resort planning. Our firm is well known for providing professional and thorough service and for maintaining close working relationships with our clients. We are proud to have built a reputation of fulfilling our clients' visions through design solutions that make economic and aesthetic sense. In 2001, Poss Architecture + Planning opened the Poss Interior Design division, whose members brought to the firm a reputation of quality and innovation, as well as a network of resources from their work on projects worldwide. This changed the dynamic of the firm’s structure by teaming architects and interior designers within the same building, allowing the critical coordination between the disciplines to be easily accomplished. Currently, the firm’s staff of 25 employees engages in all aspects of architectural and interior design, with the experience and expertise to visualize, conceive, produce and manage a project from programming to occupancy. The high country communities of the West offer unique opportunities to create structures that capture the essence of a mountain lifestyle. With much of our work located in resort areas nationally, our design philosophy encourages integration of the regional context of the architecture with the landscape, thus preserving the surrounding environment’s natural beauty. Concurrent with that ideal is our obligation to provide a quality design within the constraints of our client's budget. Poss’s commitment to excellence in design, creativity and professionalism are the guiding principles of our firm.
INTERIOR DESIGN TEAM
William Poss
Andy Wisnoski
Melanie Grant
Julie Maple
Abbe Long
WILLIAM JOHN POSS, A.I.A. Principal | President
Bachelor of Science: Registered Architect: Certification: Organizations:
Architecture New York Institute of Technology, 1970 Colorado, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, North Carolina and United States Virgin Islands National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) American Institute of Architects Aspen Historical Preservation Committee, Chairman, 1987 - 1995
Mr. Poss has an extensive and varied architectural and land planning background. He was educated at the New York Institute of Technology and practiced architecture in New York before being offered a job with The Mitchell Development Company in Houston. Bill was a team architect responsible for the design and development of resort conference centers, and also acted as a consultant with the Company. Bill Poss’s love of the mountains was the motivating force behind his move to Aspen, Colorado, where he founded his own firm in 1976, and still practices today. As Bill Poss’s reputation for quality design and client service grew, his firm expanded into other project types, including executive resort conference centers, commercial infill, and more recently, master planning and design of golf and ski resort ventures, including hotels and hospitality projects. Today, Poss Architecture + Planning has established a national reputation for work throughout Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming, Mexico, Caribbean and Moscow, Russia. Mr. Poss’ design philosophy varies from project to project, depending on the physical elements and client’s needs involved. There is a strong commitment towards regional context/landscape integration with the architectural design of the project. As the managing partner, Mr. Poss takes a personal interest in all Poss projects and works closely with the assigned team to insure a seamless product.
ANDREW WISNOSKI Partner
Bachelor of Environmental Design:
University of Texas A & M, 1983
Mr. Wisnoski has a diverse background in architecture, interior design and planning. His project experience includes all phases of design development and documentation in both commercial and residential design projects in Texas and Colorado. His position and responsibilities in past projects has allowed him to develop a broad base of knowledge in all areas of the architectural profession by participating in every phase of the architectural process. His past projects also include several building types, single-family residences (custom and speculative), townhomes, retail and commercial projects, office buildings and corporate offices. Mr. Wisnoski’s experience in both areas of architecture and interior design has instilled an important understanding of how a good building works inside and out. His experience has also developed a strong motivation towards professionalism and process oriented project management which he feels ultimately leads to clear and efficient execution of a client’s project. Mr. Wisnoski’s commercial and resort projects in the Aspen area include: the Maroon Creek Club Townhomes and Maroon Creek Employee Housing, the Owl Creek Townhomes, the Hyatt Grand Aspen Hotel, and the River Valley Ranch Master Plan and Imagery. His Aspen custom residential list includes: the Ponds, the Goldberg Residence, the Halle Residence, and the Lauder Residence. Andy has worked for Poss Architecture + Planning since 1989.
MELANIE GRANT Principal | Designer
Bachelor of Arts:
Interior Design The University of Georgia, 2000
Melanie Grant has proven herself as a leader in the firm and as an established designer in Aspen, Colorado. She was asked to head Poss Interior Design in 2006 and since then has taken the department to a new level of quality. She was educated at The University of Georgia, which has a well-established and FIDER accredited Interior Design program. At the University, Melanie was awarded an academic scholarship, joined the American Society of Interior Designers, and served as an officer of the University’s chapter. While working to complete her degree at the University, she accepted the opportunity in Aspen, Colorado to complete an internship for Slifer Designs, a firm on Interior Design Magazine’s Giant List. After graduating she began her career by returning to Slifer where she gained experience in both hospitality and high-end residential design. In 2002, Melanie joined the Poss Interior Design team shortly after its creation and has helped to build the department from the ground up. Melanie’s strengths include the ability to develop and execute design concepts accurately and within budget, and create successful projects for clients as well as the Poss Interior Design team. PROJECTS WITH POSS INTERIOR DESIGN St. Regis Remède Spa & Guest Suites, Aspen, Colorado Thunderbowl Townhomes, Aspen, Colorado Mountain Ranch Residence, Aspen, Colorado The Reagan Residence, Aspen, Colorado The Mitchell Residence, Aspen, Colorado Lost Basin Ranch, Aspen, Colorado Snowmass Convention Center, Snowmass Village, Colorado Brown Dacha Residence, Moscow, Russia Tumble Creek Pro Shop, Roslyn, Washington Alpine Bank, Aspen, Colorado
Roaring Fork Club Cabin, Basalt, Colorado Zaino Residence, Aspen, Colorado Snake River Cottages, Jackson Hole, Wyoming Brush Creek Estates, Snowmass Village, Colorado Snowmass Center, Snowmass Village, Colorado Related WestPac Sales Center, Snowmass Village, Colorado Related WestPac Sales Center, Aspen, Colorado PROJECTS WITH SLIFER DESIGNS Aspen Highlands Village Townhomes, Aspen, Colorado The Snowmass Club, Snowmass Village, Colorado
JULIE ZEILER MAPLE Principal Master of Architecture: Bachelor of Environmental Design: Registered Architect: Certification: Organizations: Professional Affiliations:
University of Minnesota, 1988 University of Colorado at Boulder, 1984 Colorado National Council of Architectural Registration Board Asset Management Committee for Aspen School District HOA Design Review Board
As an architect Ms. Maples’ work has ranged from projects for public and government agencies to high-end residential. She has touched all aspects of the profession from front end client relations, programming, design, consultant direction, construction document production, and construction administration. She has experience managing small projects with limited budgets and large projects with complex programs and extensive administrative requirements. Ms. Maples professional career began in Minneapolis, upon completing her masters degree, at Leonard Parker Associates Architects where she worked as a Project Architect on the historic remodel and addition to the Minnesota Judicial Center in the Capitol complex and a replacement US Embassy in Santiago, Chile. She later moved to Chicago where she worked for a short period of time for Harry Weese Associates on a Chicago Transit Authority Station and later with Architrave Ltd. in conjunction with Holibard + Root Architects on a 220,000 SF administrative facility also for the Chicago Transit Authority. Since joining Poss Architecture + Planning in 1996, Ms. Maple has worked primarily on high-end single family residential projects between 9,000 SF and 15,000 SF. She specializes in the coordination and integration of the interior design objectives with the architectural integrity of the whole house. She is adept at managing the multiple professional consultants often required to facilitate these highly technically specialized and finished homes. Her project list includes the Lauder Residence, Weitz Residence, Tucker Residence and the Mountain Ranch Residence which won the ASLA 2007 Professional Residential Design Honor Award.
ABBE LONG
Designer Bachelor of Arts: Certification: Organizations:
Interior Design Iowa State University, 2008 LEED AP ID+C Young Leaders in Hospitality, DesignMINDS Las Vegas Aspen Young Professionals, Volunteer for various local efforts
Ms. Long came to Poss Interior Design in the spring of 2011. After graduating from Iowa State University, whose Interior Design program was nationally ranked in the top ten, she began working for Cagley & Tanner in Las Vegas, Nevada and gained three years of high end hospitality design experience. Her involvement ranged from a luxury karaoke club in Shanghai, China to a local’s gaming resort in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. While in Las Vegas, she headed the ballroom remodels at Bally’s and the Paris Hotel & Casino. She also had the opportunity to work on several residences for top casino executives. Her background in the hospitality process leads to a strong understanding and appreciation for exclusive, high quality design. Her positive attitude complements her attention to detail and strong work ethic. She excels at producing conceptual presentations and construction documents, selecting appropriate finishes and furnishings, and writing technical specifications. She is currently studying to complete the NCIDQ exam this spring. PROJECTS WITH POSS INTERIOR DESIGN The Lodge on Biltmore Estate | Asheville, North Carolina PROJECTS WITH CAGLEY & TANNER Wind Creek Hotel & Casino | Atmore, Alabama Bellagio Baccarat Temporary Relocation | Las Vegas, Nevada Showboat Casino | Atlantic City, New Jersey Echelon Place | Las Vegas, Nevada The Firm at City Center | Las Vegas, Nevada Nightclub | Shanghai, China Revel | Atlantic City, New Jersey Revel Beach | Atlantic City, New Jersey Business Tower | Shanghai, China The Orleans Hotel & Casino | Las Vegas, Nevada Paris Hotel & Casino | Las Vegas, Nevada Bally’s Hotel & Casino | Las Vegas, Nevada Mirage Hotel & Casino | Las Vegas, Nevada Par-a-dice Casino | Peoria, Illinois Pinnacle Hotel & Casino | Baton Rouge, Louisiana Pinnacle Entertainment | Las Vegas, Nevada
INTERIOR DESIGN
This distinctive house nestles in a steep wooded site alongside the Little Nell ski run on Aspen Mountain. A central stair and circulation core connects seven different levels within the house at half intervals, four of which have ski-in access. With cascading roof forms floating above a solid sandstone foundation, this contemporary home draws on historic references to provide a sitespecific and dynamic interpretation of traditional mining architecture.
MITCHELL RESIDENCE Aspen, Colorado
Mountain Ranch Residence was designed as a retreat for an extended family, with both private spaces that cater to the needs of the household, and public spaces suitable for business and entertainment. The home was designed to be reminiscent of the great mountain lodges that once attracted the Robber Barons of the 19th century. In order to create a look that is both rustic and stately, we used heavy antique oak timbers, paneling and flagstone flooring, accented with delicately carved fireplace mantles and stair balustrades. The richly-appointed interiors compliment the architectural backdrop through the use of an eclectic mixture of furniture, fabrics and artwork to complete this unique and beautiful home.
MOUNTAIN RANCH RESIDENCE Aspen, Colorado
This private residence was remodeled to create a perfect blend of new and old materials - from the reclaimed floors and beams to the new furniture pieces, the look feels electric yet is appropriate for a high-end mountain residence. While each room maintains its own theme, the residence as a whole flows together seamlessly.
ASPEN INTERIOR REMODEL Aspen, Colorado
This 11,000 square foot mountain home is situated on a large horse meadow along a bend in the Roaring Fork River. Because of the wooded and private site the house has the feeling of being total secluded with all the conveniences of being close to town. The residence offers classic mountain rustic charm with clean crisp interiors conducive to a young modern, family.
REAGAN RESIDENCE Aspen, Colorado
This Capital Peaks Townhome was designed as a speculative condo for Related WestPac. Each room is clean yet true to the mountain feel that is found in the Aspen / Snowmass Village area.
RELATED WESTPAC CAPITAL PEAKS TOWNHOME Snowmass Village, Colorado
The Related WestPac Discovery Sales Center was designed for the sale of the Viceroy Snowmass Resort and the Little Nell residences. The sales center and the on site displays were designed by Poss Interior Design.
RELATED WESTPAC DISCOVERY SALES CENTER Snowmass Village, Colorado
In 2006 the Roaring Fork Club decided to add a few new cabins and commissioned Poss Architecture + Planning and Poss Interior Design to collaborate on the River’s Edge Cabin. The cabin has a elegant yet rustic feel.
RFC | RIVER'S EDGE CABIN Basalt, Colorado
This Aspen Highlands townhome was designed as a model unit. As such, the design was meant to appeal to a wide range of potential owners, and at the same time, allude to a certain lifestyle. Therefore, the interiors were created to achieve a rustic elegance, making the homes livable, yet sophisticated.
THUNDERBOWL TOWNHOMES Aspen, Colorado
The St. Regis Remède Spa has a sense of place, and belongs within the context of its luxurious surroundings. The interior spaces of the spa are evocative of the mountains and mountain vernacular in a subtle and sophisticated manner, while the use of color and materials creates a warm and inviting environment without relying on conventional design.
ST. REGIS REMEDE SPA Aspen, Colorado
Renovation work at the St. Regis Aspen included a complete refurbishment of several Guest Bedrooms as well as the design and construction of a new luxury Spa. These renovations bring an extra flair of elegance to the mountain ideal of interior design.
ST. REGIS GUEST SUITES Aspen, Colorado
The Blau Residence is located in downtown Aspen, Colorado on the mall. It was updated by Poss Interior Design in 2009 and is currently in progress.
BLAU RESIDENCE Aspen, Colorado
Navigating the natural grade along the Roaring Fork River at the top of the Rocky Mountains, this Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is rare among private clubs. The club’s 282 acres are rich in history and memories of early settlers: of ranching and log structures. The club structures are designed to resemble their environment with large hand-hewn timbers, spacious outdoor porches and native stone chimneys.
ROARING FORK CLUB Basalt, Colorado
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
This family retreat is part of an 860 acre working ranch. Local architectural traditions are reinterpreted, creating a unique collection of structures that carefully integrate into the rural site. The master plan creates a compound for the family residence with dramatic views to the Elk Mountains, and a separate equestrian compound is located within the existing pastures.
WHEELER RESIDENCE Aspen, Colorado
The Weitz Residence is located on a 500-acre parcel with in the Wildcat Ranch Subdivision. The home is sited in a secluded valley overlooking a series of three ponds. In addition to the 20,000 square foot main residence, the project includes a guest cottage and a barn. All of the structures are designed to emulate the architecture of a European country estate. The gardens are formal in layout along an axis that leads from the residence to the nearest pond.
WEITZ RESIDENCE Aspen, Colorado
This family compound was designed to be a mountain retreat for the client. The client did not want the residence to be large and formal, but instead to be a place to relax and enjoy the mountain and their views. The residence was designed to appear additive as if it had been on the site for a long time. It has the concept of something old and something new with an old appearance as you approach the house, then revealing a new take on a barn as you get closer.
EVANS RESIDENCE Telluride, Colorado
Located in Aspen’s historic West End, this residence is situated on a flat meadow at the top of a steep slope to the Roaring Fork River. The main residence is a 12,500 square foot structure designed to display the elegance and refinement of a traditional lodge. A caretaker’s cottage is located on the property separately from the main house.
LAUDER RESIDENCE Aspen, Colorado
The eclectic, distinctive room arrangements bring this residence into a scale and intimacy reminiscent of the warmth and feel offered by the quaint old Adirondack mountain retreats. The residence was designed as a series of pavilions, each distinct, but tied together through detail and the use of refined wood work.
MOSES RESIDENCE Aspen, Colorado
For all of its head-turning modernity, this Aspen home’s most impressive design element may be that is does not compete with its surroundings. Designed with the home owners needs and desires at the focal point, this house is clean and sleek, yet natural and inviting.
ARAPAHOE RIDGE RESIDENCE Aspen, Colorado
This award-winning home was designed long and low along the mountain ridge to take maximum advantage of the panoramic views. The gable roofs, changing their orientation from parallel to perpendicular to the ridge of the mountain, give the residence the character of smaller individual pavilions. A continuous linear circulation axis in combination with the “spine wall” runs the entire length of the residence, creating galleries at both the interior upper and lower levels and extending to the exterior. Significant overhangs, recessed glass curtain walls, and use of non-reflective materials provide not only protection from the full southern exposure, but also help to engage the residence with its surrounding landscape.
GOLDBERG RESIDENCE Aspen, Colorado
This 10,000 square foot residence was designed to seem to have water running through it and is experienced throughout the house. The home has four wings that make it flexible and is a departure from the traditional timber homes that have become synonymous with mountain lifestyle. A Montana granite wall bifurcates the home’s footprint, running all the way from the exterior entry through the home. The main house and the guest wing a relinked by a transparent bridge.
HORNE RESIDENCE Aspen, Colorado
