Steamboat Springs is no stranger to mountain beauty, but at this moment of explosive growth in luxury resort living, The Astrid stakes a claim that feels both inevitable and revolutionary.
Positioned on the slopes of Mount Werner, this new mountain residence isn’t about mimicking alpine clichés. It’s about redefining how contemporary architecture responds to terrain, climate, and life at altitude.
In a town known for world-class skiing and laid-back western warmth, The Astrid signals a shift toward refined, thoughtful design rooted in place and purpose.
Site and Strategy: Architecture in Dialogue with Topography
Where many developments flatten the landscape to fit a building, The Astrid lets the land shape the design. Situated just below Edgemont on the south side of the base area, the project leverages its natural slope to optimize sightlines without overpowering the setting. Architect Eric Smith and team approached the site with respect for the mountain’s demands, both aesthetic and environmental, so the residences feel carved into the hillside rather than dropped atop it.
This slope-responsive strategy serves multiple purposes. It allows panoramic views across the Yampa Valley and into the Flat Tops range while preserving privacy between residences. It also mitigates environmental impact and integrates green space where it matters most — with plantings and walkable outdoor rooms that blur the boundary between built form and open landscape.
Materials, Textures, and Details: Mountain Modern Without Compromise
At The Astrid, material choices are purposeful and expressive. Local stone anchors the buildings visually and physically, grounding them in the regional palette. Warm woods contrast with precise metal detailing to achieve a mountain-modern aesthetic that feels both contemporary and timeless. Large expanses of triple-pane glazing bring the outside in while addressing the energy demands of high-altitude living.
Inside, every detail reads as intentional. High ceilings in the main living spaces ensure rooms feel expansive without losing the cozy charm expected in mountain homes. Radiant heat underfoot in kitchens and baths speaks directly to comfort in cold months. Smart-glass shading, seamless integration of audiovisual systems, and a Crestron-controlled home interface make technology unobtrusive — a background partner to daily life rather than a spectacle.
Interiors Designed for Real Life: From Après to Multi-Season Flow
The Astrid’s interiors aren’t just pretty; they perform. Ski gear storage and a dedicated 7,500-square-foot lounge with sports lockers make transitions from trail to home effortless and organized. Spacious, adaptable floor plans allow for everything from quiet family dinners to lively guest stays without awkward circulation or cramped corners.
Family life at altitude can be messy with slush, snow, sunscreen and layers of gear. But the residences anticipate this. Heated garages, ample dedicated storage, and easily cleaned surfaces turn routine routines into intuitive ones. Outdoor amenities such as a slopeside pool, hot tubs, fire pits, and lounges extend living beyond the walls, inviting multi-season use and community connection.
Views as Structure: Orienting Spaces for Light and Landscape
The views didn’t come after the plans; they shaped them. Window walls, private patios, and double-height living areas are all oriented to capture the sweeping Colorado vistas. Daylight cascades deep into interiors, reducing the need for artificial light and reinforcing a sense of connection with seasonal shifts and weather patterns. In every primary living space, the landscape becomes part of the architecture’s spatial logic.
This is purposeful glazing, not decorative glass. South-facing exposures let winter sun warm interiors, while overhangs and smart shading manage solar gain in summer. The precision in this strategy is where function and form find their highest expression — views that elevate the spirit without compromising performance.
Closing Notes
More than luxury real estate, The Astrid positions itself as a legacy project in a town redefining what mountain living can be. In a competitive luxury market that values both lifestyle and long-term investment, The Astrid stakes its claim with architectural rigor, environmental sensitivity, and a clear understanding of modern mountain life.
To experience the architecture in person, book a private, design-focused tour and see how thoughtful design transforms life at altitude.