EMBRACING THE ELEMENTS Far left: Wood finishes are on the menu in the kitchen. Above: Natural light pours into the open-plan dining and living spaces. Left: A peek at the wild, open range reflected in the bathroom glass.
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he desire to create family memories drove Manhattan Beach residents Bob Tiedemann and Laurie Hunter to make a major lifestyle investment; they decided to build a family vacation dream home. “We had been going on vacation to Park City and Deer Valley for years,” says Laurie, “so it was a place we knew well and loved.” After spending many ski vacations there with their children, they decided to take a summer holiday in Utah. “Summer was the tipping point,” says Bob. “We’re avid golfers, and Utah has great courses and spectacular summers, so we immediately solidified our plans to build.” Pat Killen designed the family’s Manhattan Beach home many years ago. Filled with stone and wood and offering stunning ocean views, Bob and Laurie knew that Pat could recreate the same feeling in Utah with the magnificent Wasatch mountain views. After finding the perfect lot in Deer Valley, Bob and Pat flew out to inspect the property. With a cold beer in hand, they sat in silence and watched the sun set over the mountains. Although a canvas tent would suffice with such a spectacular view, Pat was excited to tackle a mountain project. So they began the two-year building process. “We love the ranch,” said Laurie, “but the design process
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