The Victorian Music Box is a historic residential renovation and addition in Aspen, blending preservation with contemporary design. The project maintains the character of the original Victorian structure while introducing new spaces and modern performance requirements.
Date: 2018
Location: Aspen, Colorado
Architect: CCY Architects
Contractor: Koru Limited
Project Type: Single Family
Square Footage: 7,500
Construction Cost: Undisclosed
Services Provided:
Structural Engineering
VICTORIAN MUSIC BOX
KL&A provided structural solutions that allowed for selective demolition, reinforcement, and new construction within the constraints of the existing building. Careful coordination and sequencing were required to protect historic elements while integrating new framing systems.
RECOGNITION
AIA Western Mountain Region – 2019 Honor Award
AIA Colorado – 2019 Award of Excellence
AIA Colorado West – 2019 Award of Distinction
Architizer – 2021 A+ Awards, Facades Category
The Architect’s Newspaper – 2020 Best of Design Awards, Facades
Residential Design Magazine – 2020 Residential Design Architecture Awards, Citation
AIA Housing Awards – Honorable Mention
Interior Design Magazine – Best of Year, Shining Moment Honoree
International Design Awards – Honorable Mention
Aspen Historic Preservation Commission – Historic Preservation Award
The result is a seamless integration of old and new, where the original structure is preserved and enhanced to support a refined, modern mountain residence.