Truckee, California
These mountain-style townhomes in Truckee, CA, feature duplexes that range from 2,000 to 2,600 square feet, each with one common wall and a two-car garage. Dale Cox Architects also designed the community’s gatehouse, maintenance buildings and a clubhouse.
Donner Lake, Truckee, California
This 3,000 square foot wood-and-stone building was designed for the Donner Lake Homeowners’ Association in Truckee, CA, and includes boat storage, snack bar, an office and restrooms.
Yellowstone Club, Big Sky, Montana
Sitting at 9,000 feet elevation on the nation’s Continental Divide, this 17,000 square foot residence was one of the first homes built at the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, MT. Heavy logs accent the siding, interior and the roof structure, firmly entrenching the home in its mountain setting.
Washoe Valley, Nevada
A sprawling 12,000 square foot estate in Nevada’s Washoe Valley, this home utilizes a mix of wood and stucco. An outdoor spa, swimming pool and large picture windows allow the homeowners to enjoy the outdoors all year long.
Caughlin Ranch, Reno, Nevada
Located in Reno’s Caughlin Ranch, this 7,000 square foot stucco home is one of Dale Cox Architects’ more contemporary designs, reflecting the home’s high desert location.
West Shore, Lake Tahoe, California
Inspired by the Simmons Residence next door, this west shore lakefront is 5,500 square feet and sports a “War Room” for the kids over the garage. Large windows emphasize the home’s lakefront location while the wood shingled exterior adds beauty and elegance.
West Shore, Lake Tahoe, California
Located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, this 5,500 square foot lakefront home was chosen as the TRPA (Tahoe Regional Planning Agency) Project of the Year in 1999. One of the home’s most appealing features is the “War Room,” a designated kids’ room over the garage.
Lahontan Golf Club, Truckee, California
This 7,200 square foot residence sits on the edge of a private lake in Truckee’s Lahontan development. The house is masterfully designed to accommodate the homeowners either alone or with guests, with a guest wing located on one side of the home, the family wing on the other; at the heart of the home are the public spaces and the grand fireplace in the center.
Squaw Valley, California
A three-story, 6,500 square foot home, this was essentially designed within a 60-foot by 60-foot square in Squaw Valley, CA. Sierra granite pairs with cedar siding to engage the home with its surroundings; the interior features big timbers and an open beam ceiling to offset the area’s heavy snow load. This home won Mountain Living’s Home of the Year in 2004.
Lahontan Golf Club, Truckee, California
This 5,500 square foot home is situated on the Lahontan golf course in Truckee, CA, and features a very open floor plan with four bedrooms and a rec room. To combat the winter cold, the home is built with an insulation value of R-42 in the ceilings, and R-28 in the walls, much higher than energy standards.
West Shore, Lake Tahoe, California
This highly detailed 15,000 square foot estate on Lake Tahoe’s west shore features a lavish wine cellar, home theater and entertainment room with wet bar. The home’s proportions were carefully designed, ensuring that even the largest spaces reflect a cozy sense of comfort.