Denver Modern Home Takes Shape in Washington Park

Denver modern home by West Standard showing exterior framing

The Huff Residence located in Denver's Washington Park is beginning to take shape. These photos show progress after two weeks of framing. And, thus far construction is on schedule and under budget. The Mid Century Modern inspired home is scheduled for completion within four months.

street view rendering showing split face block and cement fiber board 

The vertical portions of the home's front will be clad with Robinson Brick's Ivory split-face block. The horizontal pieces above and below the windows, as well as the soffit and roof down-turn, will be clad with cement fiber board. This product will be primed and then painted with an acrylic soft gloss finish. Benjamin Moore's Dry Sage is the color.

The Huff Residence is designed and built by West Standard.

view from atrium to dining and living areas

West Standard is a design and build firm based in Denver, Colorado. More information may be found at: www.WestStandard.com

atrium view showing aluminum clad wood bi-fold and sliding doors

Urban Infill Custom Home in Denver's Washington Park

urban infill custom home by West Standard - street view

This urban infill custom home is currently under construction in Denver's Washington Park. The Huff Residence is designed for a 6,300sf lot, and consists of 2,000sf above grade.

A prominent feature of this home is a central courtyard. The courtyard, opening to both the dining and living areas, offers abundant outdoor living space.

urban infill custom home by West Standard - courtyard view

The Huff Residence currently has an Energy Star rating of 55, making it 45% more efficient then the rating system's base home. Other sustainable features include: solar photovoltaic panels, xeriscaping, and extensive use of Colorado beetle kill pine (blue pine).

urban infill custom home by West Standard -side view

urban infill custom home by West Standard - courtyard

West Standard Design Build is a Denver, Colorado based architecture firm and custom home builder: www.WestStandard.com

urban infill custom home by West Standard - rear view

Knotty Cedar Siding vs. Clear Cedar Siding for Modern Homes

Knotty (STK) Cedar Siding on Modern Home

Considering cedar siding for your modern home? If so, it is important to understand the difference between knotty and clear cedar grades. Given proper maintenance both grades are equally durable. The main difference is appearance.

Knotty Cedar Siding

Knotty cedar siding is also referred to as STK or select tight knot. Knotty cedar gives a more rustic appearance compared to the clear grade. For modern homes, large scale application of knotty cedar generally appears too rustic. However, as demonstrated in the top photo, on a smaller scale knotty cedar is a viable option.


Clear cedar siding is mostly free of knots. The lack of knots make it less rustic in appearance.Thus, clear grade is generally a preferred choice for modern homes. The cleaner more uniform appearance easily lends itself to use on a larger scale as shown in the bottom picture.

Clear Cedar Siding on Modern Home

Now, the big question. How much does this stuff cost? Clear grade is much more expensive then STK. Wood pricing can fluctuate greatly, but the following numbers from late 2010 should give a good idea. Pricing is per linear foot.

1" x 4" tongue & groove
STK: $0.41
Clear: $0.99

1" x 8" tongue & groove

Clear Cedar Siding

STK: $0.89
Clear: $2.46

Clear Cedar Siding on Modern Home

West Standard Design Build's New Washington Park Home

West Standard Design Build's Washington Park office: 889 S Race

West Standard Design Build's Washington Park office: 889 S Race

West Standard Design Build has moved into our new home.
It is located at the corner of Race & Kentucky in heart of Denver's vibrant East Washington Park.

Stop by and say hello!



West Standard Design Build is a Denver, Colorado based architecture firm and custom home builder: www.WestStandard.com