The Crested Butte News Serving the Gunnison Valley since 1999
By Jessie Earley, Building Department
The Board of Zoning and Architectural Review (BOZAR) held their annual year-end review to consider the projects completed in 2024, earlier this year. Members of the BOZAR and Town staff reviewed a presentation of projects in the following categories: New Residential, Accessory Buildings, Accessory Dwellings, Residential Remodels, Commercial Remodels and New Commercial. The board considers the effective application of the design guidelines, the massing, site design, overall architecture and exterior materials in their consideration of all of the projects. The board selected the most outstanding projects for 2024, honoring six projects with the prestigious Project of the Year Award. Two other projects were awarded an honorable mention.
The Project of the Year for new residential buildings in 2024 was awarded to Artemesia Holdings LLC, Zak Banks for the new single-family residence located at 515 Teocalli Avenue. The award was given to Andrew Hadley and Kyle Ryan for drafting the plans for this new primary building. Willy Miller was awarded as the general contractor for the project. The Board appreciated this new building and how it addressed the street. They also appreciated how simple the front façade of this building is with well-balanced fenestration. The Board expressed great appreciation for the owner’s willingness to build an ADU and for Andrew Hadley for encouraging clients to pursue this use, understanding the town’s affordable housing needs.
The Project of the Year for an accessory building remodel in 2024 was awarded to Bonnie Priest for the adaptive reuse of the existing accessory building located at 505 ½ Second Street. The award was given to Ethan Hampton and Darci Thomas for thoughtfully drafting the plans for this repurposing of an existing accessory building. Ken Darby was posthumously awarded for his work as the general contractor for the project with Shaun Matusewicz, who worked closely with Darby, accepting the award. The Board appreciated the uniqueness of this building and its preservation, although not historic. This building is a good example of structures that could be preserved through the new period of significance representing early recreation and skiing, which the Town is further surveying this year. Members also appreciate the preservation of the small outhouse, which was attached to this accessory building. The outhouse had not been surveyed during the 1998-2001 survey effort but dated from the current period of significance.
The Project of the Year for a new accessory building in 2024 was awarded to Paul Mack for the new building located at 109 Maroon Avenue. The award was given to Paul Mack for also thoughtfully drafting the plans and working as the general contractor. The Board appreciated the details of this wee building. It is a great representation of what the Standards and Guidelines asks for in an accessory building, as it is simpler and less detailed than the primary building. With that said, members felt that it is a cute building and cherished the exposed rafter tails and the colors. They also acknowledged that this building was a great example for reuse of reclaimed materials.
The Project of the Year award for accessory dwelling was given to Snug West Holdings LLC, Gwennie and Eric, as owners, for the hard work in reconstructing this building and the accessory dwelling use, as a deed restricted unit located at 216 Maroon Avenue. Ben White, architect for the project, thoughtfully drafted the plans for this redesigned and constructed building. Eric Shull and Dan, Castle Construction, worked as the general contractor. The Board appreciated the hard work done to get this building completed and the unique design of the building within the allotted space.
The Project of the Year award for a residential remodel was given to Mick Wiedrick, as the owner, for the hard work in rehabilitating these buildings. Eileen Langsfeld, architect for the project, thoughtfully drafted the plans for this rehabilitation and addition. Jeff Dixon of Craft Mountain Homes and Mick Wiedrick worked as the general contractor for this construction. The Board appreciated the addition steps down to the rear, as asked for within the Standards and Guidelines. Wiedrick and others worked tirelessly on the windows to rehabilitate them for reuse. Members also acknowledged the work done on the accessory buildings to move and stabilize those to help preserve them for future generations.
The Project of the Year award for commercial remodel was given to the Clarks and Clark’s Market for the hard work in updating this vital building within the community. Jody Reeser, architect for the project, thoughtfully drafted the plans for this remodel and addition. Ty Hollingsworth, Waner Construction worked as the general contractor for this construction. The Board appreciated the addition was not too large of a change and it gave the building a nice update.
The Project of the Year Honorable Mention for a residential remodel in 2024 was awarded to Amelia Simpson for the addition to the existing historic building at 304 Second Street. The award was given to Kyle Ryan and Andrew Hadley for drafting plans in a successful way for this unique historic building, Matt Wellner, and all the subcontractors for the work done and for commitment to the project. The Board appreciated the design of the addition to the historic building. They felt that the connector was a great example of the Standards and Guidelines at work. They also valued the fact that the windows were returned to the original size and style.
The Project of the Year Honorable Mention for a commercial remodel in 2024 was awarded to Crested Butte Nordic for the addition to the cat barn at 618 Second Street. The award was given to Randy Swift for drafting plans in a successful way for this existing building and to Crockett Farnell, and all the subcontractors for the work done and for commitment to the project. The Board appreciated the design of the addition to the building.
This, as with each year, is a community effort and the BOZAR and Community Development Department Staff wish to thank the property owners together with the Building and Design Community for another successful year of construction in Crested Butte. The architectural uniqueness of Town owes a great deal to your hard work. Special thanks to the following architects, designers and contractors for their hard work in 2024!
