aman 14

Photography by: Douglas Kahn

aman 14

 

Aman 14 is a custom luxury residence within the exclusive Amangani Villas community in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, designed to embrace the natural contours of its mountainside setting while offering an exceptional indoor-outdoor living experience. Carefully terraced into the upper portion of a ridgeline site, the home blends seamlessly with the landscape through thoughtful site planning, timeless materials, and architecture that celebrates the dramatic beauty of the surrounding Tetons.

Positioned to take full advantage of its elevated location, Aman 14 captures sweeping panoramic views of the Teton Range, Snake River Valley, and the surrounding mountain landscape. The residence gently steps down the hillside, utilizing the site's natural grade to create a naturally illuminated walkout lower level while minimizing its visual impact on the surrounding terrain. This site-responsive approach preserves the integrity of the landscape while maximizing views, privacy, and year-round comfort.

The home's architectural composition is defined by a series of interconnected pavilions that follow the ridgeline and mirror the site's natural topography. Living sod roofs cascade across the residence, visually anchoring the home to the hillside while improving energy efficiency, reducing stormwater runoff, and softening the building's presence within the Amangani community. The green roofs allow the architecture to blend naturally into the landscape, reinforcing the development's commitment to environmental stewardship and sensitive mountain design.

Expansive walls of floor-to-ceiling glass dissolve the boundary between indoors and outdoors, framing breathtaking mountain vistas while filling the interiors with abundant natural daylight. Generous terraces and outdoor gathering spaces extend the home's living areas into the landscape, creating inviting spaces for entertaining, quiet reflection, and year-round enjoyment of Jackson Hole's extraordinary scenery.

A sophisticated palette of natural stone, rich redwood, steel, and glass establishes a seamless transition between exterior and interior spaces. These authentic materials reflect the colors and textures of the surrounding landscape, creating a warm and timeless architectural expression that is both contemporary and deeply rooted in its mountain setting.

Inside, the residence balances refined simplicity with exceptional craftsmanship. Custom steel detailing at the interior railings and sculptural kitchen island provides distinctive architectural moments that distinguish Aman 14 within the Amangani collection. These carefully crafted elements introduce a contemporary elegance while celebrating the honesty and beauty of the materials themselves.

The home's interior architecture is organized through a series of subtly shifting ceiling heights and interconnected volumes that create a natural hierarchy among living spaces. This rhythm of expanding and contracting volumes echoes the irregular forms of the surrounding mountains, producing an engaging spatial experience that feels both dynamic and harmonious. Every room is carefully composed to enhance views, maximize natural light, and strengthen the connection between architecture and landscape.

Sustainability is integral to the home's design. Through environmentally responsive site planning, green roof technology, durable regional materials, and passive environmental strategies, the residence minimizes its ecological footprint while enhancing long-term performance and occupant comfort. By following the existing topography rather than reshaping it, Aman 14 demonstrates how luxury architecture can coexist gracefully with one of the West's most remarkable natural environments.

Aman 14 reflects Ward Blake Architects' philosophy of creating architecture that is inseparable from its setting. Through thoughtful integration with the landscape, exceptional craftsmanship, timeless contemporary design, and a profound respect for the natural environment, the residence offers an elevated mountain living experience that embodies the tranquility, beauty, and sophistication of the Amangani community.

 

Location

Jackson, Wyoming

Project Size

5,950 sq. ft.