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Dulcinea

Dulcinea

Contemporary | Single-Family Residence

Aspen, Colorado | West End

A Love Letter to Aspen’s Historic West End

Inspired by the sweetness and idealism of its namesake—Dulcinea, the beloved muse in Don Quixote—this single-family residence embodies the charm, warmth, and poetic beauty of Aspen’s historic West End. A creation of Z Group Architecture & Interior Design, Dulcinea rises to the challenges of small lot constraints, not only embracing them but transforming them into an architectural symphony of family, community, and nature.


A Home in Harmony with Its Surroundings

Nestled within Aspen’s vibrant cultural heart, Dulcinea is perfectly positioned to celebrate its enchanting surroundings:

  • To the South, Aspen Mountain stands as a breathtaking backdrop.

  • To the North, Red Mountain bathes the home in golden sunlight.

  • Directly across the street, a lush park and the Red Brick Arts Center—a creative hub of Aspen’s local arts and culture—infuse the neighborhood with energy and inspiration.


Dulcinea was designed to reflect, honor, and amplify these elements, creating a home that feels deeply rooted in place, yet elevated in experience.

Architectural Poetry in Motion

Dulcinea is more than a home; it is an interpretation of Aspen’s essence. Designed to visually, spatially, and experientially capture the rhythm of Aspen’s historic West End, this residence:

  • Maximizes natural light and views, seamlessly integrating the outdoors.

  • Capitalizes on lot constraints, using innovative design to enhance flow and functionality.

  • Blends historic charm with modern sensibility, ensuring a timeless yet contemporary appeal.

  • Encourages connection, both within the home and with the surrounding neighborhood.


A Vision of Beauty and Belonging

Like Dulcinea in Cervantes' tale, this home is an ideal—an aspiration turned reality. It embraces the poetic nature of Aspen, where history, community, and the natural world coexist in harmony. By merging the joy of the West End with the innovation of modern design, Z Group Architecture & Interior Design has crafted a sanctuary that elevates everyday life.

SPECS

6, 225 square feet on 0.14 acres

2 story with basement

open floor plan

open kitchen / butler kitchen

6 bedrooms

5 bathrooms / 1 powder room

entertainment room

butterfly roof

spa / hot tub

gym / fitness

2 car garage

roof deck and mini bar

multiple deck / patio / outdoor spaces

TEAM

Civil Engineering: Roaring Fork Engineering

Structural Engineering: Evolve Structural Design

MEP Engineering: Resource Engineering Group

Surveyor: Peak Surveying

Contractor: C. Barnes Construction, LLC

Landscape Architect: Connect One Design

Interior Designer: Joe McGuire Design

Lighting: LS Lighting

Doors and Windows: Pacific Architectural Millwork

Kitchen Cabinets: Poggenpohl

Photography: Dallas & Harris Photography and Gibeon Photography

Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine

July / August 2018

"Mountain Muse" A Whimsical Aspen Home Connects to its Surroundings with Natural Hues and Modern Forms"

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