caption possible , prioritizing structural integrity and seamlessly blending modern aesthetics with functional utility . This approach ensured that the owners of this home can enjoy all of the comforts of a contemporary lifestyle while remaining closely connected to the lush , aweinspiring Vermont mountain landscape .
Building the Dream
The home took shape over the course of a two-year build , which commenced in Fall 2021 and ended in Fall 2023 . What started as an undeveloped lot near a beloved Vermont ski resort blossomed into a luxurious , modern home under the stewardship of Andrew Volansky , Brothers Building , and several other dedicated local subcontractors . Aided by the site development team at Loomis Property Services , the design team strategically marked , flagged , and removed trees in line with local homeowner association and local zoning regulations . Their efforts were rewarded with promising views , which influenced the vision for the project .
In Fall 2021 , construction kicked off with the initial excavation phase . Embracing the site ’ s steep topography , strategic planning and selective rock blasting and chipping were executed to harmoniously embed the property into the hillside . “ Due to the steepness of the site , creating outdoor spaces was challenging ,” notes Volansky . Luckily , necessity breeds invention , and this challenge unlocked an opportunity to maximize spatial efficiency through the construction of a secondstory balcony . While maintaining a lowered building height relative to the terrain , this design also provided a captivating outdoor space for the owners . Volansky elaborates : “ One of the biggest challenges of the build also ended up providing the inspiration for the design . We chose to allow the home to harmonize
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