Architectural Guidelines for Alces

The architectural vision for Alces is inspired by a blend of modern design and natural surroundings. Homes in the community reflect a curated mix of styles, including Craftsman, Prairie, Farmhouse, and Contemporary, creating a cohesive yet distinctive streetscape.

Prairie Classic and Contemporary

Prairie style houses integrate traditional horizontal lines and low slope hip roofs with large expanses of glass and clean modern detailing. Modern takes on this classic style incorporate new materiality, asymmetrical applications of material and detailing, and large expansive glazing in a wide variety of configurations.

Mountain Craftsman
Classic and Contemporary

The Craftsman Style of Architecture, which evolved from the English Arts and Crafts movement. This home is characterized by lower pitched rooflines, articulated façades, and exude the qualities of hand craftsmanship and rustic materials. The Modern Craftsman homes honor the lines and forms of the Craftsman style but uses contemporary materials and techniques – utilizing timber,

Modern Farmhouse

The Modern Farmhouse style evolved from the massing and form derived from the country living style that was born out of necessity on the prairies and has been updated with clean, modern features and design elements. Varied materials and textures combined with neutral, monochromatic color palettes are common with the modern interpretation of this style.

Contemporary

Contemporary home design will draw inspiration from its basis in the modern movement, but move beyond the typical rectangular modern form, combining various low-sloped roof lines with broad overhangs and horizontal proportions. Much of its defining characteristics are achieved with sharp exterior palettes with modern building materials used to accent and highlight features on the exterior form and large windows to bring in natural light.