Berman
Buckskin Ranch
Telluride, Colorado
Completion 2001
The
Berman Buckskin Ranch is the finest horse ranch in the Telluride
area. Encompassing 1600 acres overlooking the red rock rimmed
canyons west of town, the Ranch enjoys 360-degree views
of the region’s peaks across sweeping meadows. The owner
purchased the initial parcels with the existing 12,000 SF
home with the goal to create a complete horse and mountain
recreation retreat. The planning by Eric Brandt Architect
began immediately.
Equestrian Facility
Berman Ranch
The
working center of the ranch, the equestrian facility includes
22 large stalls with individual outdoor runs, a heated indoor
arena, a complete veterinarian station, the wrangler quarters,
a paneled staff office, and, in the loft, a fabulous lounge
with an arena-viewing platform.
All
woods for flooring, cabinets, doors and casework were milled
and shaped on site from antique beams.
The
Ranch Manager's Home
Berman
Ranch
The
ranch manager’s home settles on one of the most dramatic
sites within the ranch. The initial development on a 35
acre parcel within the ranch, this home was designed to
allow for a potential, future main home to take center stage.
From this notion, the resulting character and shapes suggest
a collection of classic ranch outbuildings. This is the
“barn and sheds” of a main house to be.
The
shed shapes allow the home to follow the contours of the
windswept meadow. The design is Colorado Rustic meets Prairie
Style. The home literally roots into the rocky site.
The
shape of the roofs follows the slope of the landscape. Decks
and porches are positioned to collect the sun and deflect
the wind.The
sweeping views framed by the large windows are truly grand.
Exterior
materials follow the ranch standard. They are designed to
harmonize the ranches’ secondary buildings with the land
and each other. The siding is richly stained spruce and
pine from regional mills. Rusting steel is used on the roof
and as wall highlights. And the fireplace stone is a collection
of Western sandstones.
The
Bunkhouse
Berman
Ranch
The Bunkhouse
is the residence of the horse trainer. Centrally located
and adjacent to the Equestrian Center, the bunkhouse is
a traditional Craftsman or Bungalow Design. Detailing, however,
displays a more modern use of timberwork.
Estate
developments planned and designed by Eric Brandt Architect
include the Managers’ House, The Horse Trainers’ Bunkhouse,
The 32,000 SF Equestrian Facility with separate storage
buildings, pens and arenas; improvements and additions to
the 12,000 SF Ranch House, A 7-car “Equipment Shed” and
land planning for the 7-lot subdivision and conservation
easement for the original 1,000 acre ranch
Residential
