Sitting on a prominent ridge with sweeping views of the Front Range mountains, this residence for a large family is designed to maximize western views, light and indoor outdoor living. The interior spaces are oriented along a strong north-south axis with thickened brick walls defining rooms which are connected by an open passage adjacent to a wall of glass facing west. A restrained material palette of a cream toned elongated handmade brick and white cementitious stucco harmonizes with the abundant greenery outside while light wood accents on the interiors brings warmth to the expansive open spaces.