Powder House Pass, Lead, SD · Tall windows and warm materials bring the Black Hills into focus.
The project
A clear outlook. A comfortable retreat.
Pyrite Creek pairs a contemporary exterior with warm gathering spaces in Powder House Pass. A tall wall of glass opens the great room toward the pines, while clerestory windows bring additional daylight into the heart of the home. Wood cabinetry and floors soften the clean architectural lines.
The kitchen, dining area and fireplace lounge share an open main level. Below, a separate family room, game space and built-in bunks create another place to gather. Private bedrooms and generous bathrooms make room for guests, while two levels of covered outdoor space connect the home to its wooded hillside setting.
Garage and arrival elevation at blue hourWinter arrival view of the contemporary homeEntry and stair railing opening toward the tall great roomLiving room and kitchen beneath the high ceilingMain entry beside the open stairwellTall glazing framing the pines beside the living roomFireplace wall and window-side seatingDining table connecting the kitchen and living spacesKitchen island with seating and wood cabinetryEntry doors and clerestory windows beside the stairDining area beneath a sculptural chandelierKitchen work surfaces and island seatingWide winter view of the garage and entry elevationIsland end facing the dining and great roomKitchen aisle with dark appliances and warm wood cabinetryCoffee counter with under-counter refrigeratorGreat room seating looking toward the dining areaVertical view of the tall great room glazingAlternate view of the kitchen island and pendant lightsFireplace surround and adjacent console detailLower-level lounge with large windowsMedia console and seating in the lower loungeGame table beside built-in sleeping bunksRear elevation with two levels of covered outdoor spaceWood-lined bunk beds beside the game tableLower lounge connecting with adjacent roomsCompact powder-room vanity and wall artFamily room looking toward the stair and beverage stationBedroom with a double bed and metal bunk bedsBedroom with woodland windows and neutral beddingBunk-bed area beside the bedroom doorwayDouble vanity with wood cabinets and tall linen storageGlass shower beside warm wood trimBunk beds and connection to the adjoining bathRear decks and sloping wooded site in winterBedroom with turquoise accents and decorative wall piecesShared bedroom with double bed and bunk bedsBedroom doorway and adjoining bathroomBedroom with blue-green bedding and framed artworkBedroom sitting area and connecting passageBathroom vanity and tub-shower combinationBlue twilight over the snowy rear elevationAerial twilight view of the home and snow-covered groundsFront elevation illuminated at duskDaylight aerial view among snow-covered pinesPowder room with open linen shelvingDecorative timber accents beside the lounge seatingBeverage station with open shelves and refrigeratorBedroom with a glazed exterior door and woodland windowsBedroom view toward the wardrobe and bathroomBathroom with glass shower and wood vanityBathroom mirror and cabinetry beneath framed artworkBedroom viewed from the entry with layered neutral beddingHeadboard and warm accent pillowsDouble vanity and freestanding tub in the bathroomAerial panorama across the snowy Black HillsFreestanding tub beneath two windowsTiled shower with recessed shelfCovered deck seating surrounded by winter treesOutdoor dining beneath the covered deckEntry sightline across the great room to the treesLaundry passage with a built-in benchLaundry sink and wood cabinets beside stacked machinesOpen garage interior with high windowsHot tub beneath the sheltered lower deckAlternate hot-tub view beside the exterior wallElevated winter view toward the surrounding hillsLower covered outdoor gathering areaWide aerial view of the snow-covered neighborhoodDaylight arrival view with timber and stone accents
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