How does the design philosophy employed by Olson Kundig in the Four Seasons Private Residences Telluride embody the essence of luxury & refinement?

The world renowned architecture of Olson Kundig was a particularly good fit for the Four Seasons Telluride project as the firm and principals, Tom Kundig, are notably skilled at balancing the refinement of a sophisticated hospitality offering with an elemental approach to residential design, where rugged materials are left in raw or natural states to evolve over time with exposure to the elements. This forward-leaning design aesthetic is ideally suited to the historic mining vernacular style that permeates architecture that Telluride has become known for.

Surrounded by mountainous landscapes, how does the design also embrace the natural beauty just outside of these private residences?

Telluride, which sits in a box canyon among the highest concentration of 14,000-foot peaks in the U.S., has a history deeply rooted in the Victorian mining era which has since shape its rich architectural and cultural character. The style of buildings that has evolved here often combine a dramatic interplay of steel, glass, wood and stone with spaces and lines which seek to frame the dramatic landscapes surround its residents. The structures often employ rugged materials which trend toward natural patina that blend into a setting known for snow-capped peaks, red-rock canyons and rolling green meadows.

What key features of these luxury private residences will compel buyers to invest?

These single-story residences will offer their owners generously apportioned open floor plans characterized by floor-to-ceiling glass windows and refined natural  finishes. Each residence has been carefully positioned within three separate buildings to optimize views and natural light from each living space, while maintaining the understated privacy and serenity one would expect in a Four Seasons Residence

Tapping into your 28 years of experience in the Colorado region, how does Telluride provide buyers with access to world-class recreational and cultural opportunities?

Telluride's notable appeal among discriminating travelers & property investors is born of the seamless interplay of a spectacular alpine setting reminiscent of the Italian Alps with a historic downtown connected by a free gondola to the pedestrian-friendly ski-in/ ski-out community of Mountain Village. Combined with the community's fifty-year legacy of hosting world-renowned events including the Telluride Film Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Telluride Science Foundation, the region has become a retreat for a diverse mix of entrepreneurs, celebrities and Fortune 50 executives who come to revel in the mountains on a year-round basis.

What leisure and recreational amenities and services are available to those living in the private residences of this Four Seasons property?

While Telluride was first recognized around the world for its legendary skiing and winter sports, the setting is ideally positioned for owners of the Four Seasons Residence to hike, mountain bike, snowshoe, horseback ride, snowmobile, play golf, tennis, pickleball, practice yoga, pilates, or simply indulge in spa activities from a "goal-line" ski-in/ ski-out location at the base of the Telluride Ski Resort.

The concierge staff can seamlessly coordinate a wealth of guided outdoor activities ranging from privately-guided heli-skiing, snowmobiling or mountain biking, to fly-fishing, paddleboarding & high-alpine jeep tours. Alternatively, take advantage of the region's rich historic walking tours, inviting hot springs, seasonal wildflowers & mushroom picking adventures.

The service at Four Seasons is impeccable: from the ski valets who will handle your equipment right off the slopes, to the private chefs who will cater a last-minute birthday dinner celebration, to a skillful masseuse who will help soothe muscles after a long hike. The buildings are also all equipped with smart oxygen systems to help with altitude adjustment and to make your time in Telluride relaxing, restorative and memorable.

The private residences effortlessly blend indoor and outdoor living. How can luxury buyers envision their lives year-round in these residences?

The Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences are set on a 4.5-acre site bordered by thousands of acres of US Forest Service lands and the Telluride Ski Resort. In turn, the developers elected to reduce the site coverage of the residential improvements to just 50% of the parcel's total area, dedicating the rest to artfully-designed green spaces, heated walkways, terraces, plaza & outdoor living areas. The result is an easy flow between interior and exterior spaces amidst a South & West-facing location known for its all-day sunshine.