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01.Expanses of glass, vanishing pocket doors and stone-clad surfaces connect guests to the serene, stark beauty of the mountains. 02.Ascending alongside an exterior staircase, this customdesigned wrought-iron railing makes a grand statement. 03.A ceiling’s design elements, as well as the curved steps that lead to an elevated dining area, create visual drama. 04.Organic shapes in monochromatic hues evoke the glamour of a bygone era (interiors, sofa and carpet designed by KHA). 05.This award-winning design by KHA creates an unparalleled entertaining venue with its seamless mix of indoor/outdoor living.
prior KHA projects will inquire about
In 2014, the university honored her with its
adopting similar strategies for their dream
Department of Architecture and Landscape
home, the award-winning firm works hard
Architecture’s Centennial Award. In addition,
to individualize each high-end project so
the firm has been lauded by industry
that it resonates with the environment and
organizations for its custom home
the owners’ needs. “More than a house,
excellence, including a 2012 ASID Palm
the home is a place where you know you
Springs/Inland Chapter “Best in Show”
belong,” Hanson says. “The most important
for a residence 7,000 square feet or more.
thing is when a client shares that we created
“More than any one accomplishment, it’s
something better than they could have
the satisfaction of knowing we’ve created
ever envisioned—that it’s absolutely
a business that is successful by any
perfect for them. That’s our purpose:
measure,” Hanson says. “I’m proud of
to design residences that reflect the best
the fact that we have succeeded based on
of who our clients are.”
word-of-mouth referrals. People come to us because they love what we’ve created,
BEYOND THE ACCOL ADES
and we’re delighted to do that work on a
Hanson, a graduate of the architecture
continuing basis.”
program at North Dakota State University, remains committed to providing
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opportunities for recent graduates (four NDSU grads currently work at the firm).
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