The sport court floor is actually in a sub basement with the ceiling of the sport court contiguous with the ceiling of the basement. The sport court is under both the main house and under the extensive front porch. The top of the stairs in the photo is the basement level. The basement actually has more square footage than the main level as a result.We also took advantage of the new level by adding an exercise room to the sub basement which sits under the basement level.

A few items are important to consider when deciding to go down to create more buildable area. First, you need a soil type that allows you to dig down further without extensive shoring. You also need an engineer to design the exceptionally tall walls, they won't be 8" thick basement walls. Finally, with this being deeper than the main basement you need two means of egress, in this case we took advantage of the slope of the hill to fit in a deep window well.

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Silver Rock Manor - Rotunda

Jim Houlette from the EVstudio Denver Office and Elicia Ratajczyk from the Evergreen Office recently visited the construction site for the Silver Rock Manor near Evergreen, Colorado to discuss a framing issue with the contractor. With the bulk of the framing completed, the details of the luxury home are beginning to emerge. The rest of the trusses will soon be set and the sheathing will begin in order to dry in the house before winter sets in. The cloudless Colorado blue sky will no longer be visible through the top of the Rotunda once it's dome is in place but where the natural details of the site give way, the beautiful detailing (like the dome) on the interior of the house will begin to emerge.

The details that have already emerged include the structural detailing of the dry-deck along the entire south side of the structure which has been framed with metal joists and a metal rimmer allowing for a very smooth curved surface when finished. This covered deck will not only provide unimpeded access to the magnificent views of the valley and snow capped peaks behind the house, but will also provide cover below for outdoor entertaining and access to the fire pit & the lower reaches of the forested mountain property.

View down the valley from the Deck & the Master Suite

Metal Deck Framing for Dry Deck & Curved Rimmer

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1. Silver Rock Manor is Out of the Ground!
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3. Silver Rock Manor Footings Poured