Defining Modern Mountain Home: Vellum Architecture

 At Vellum Architecture & Design, we know that a mountain home is more than just a home - it is a connection to nature, a tranquil and luxurious getaway. Our team specializes in designing custom homes, embracing the ideas of modern lifestyle while utilizing designs that reveal expansive mountain vistas; thoughtful use of materials that enrich the environmental context; & designs that successfully fulfill lifestyles.

Whether you are looking for a rustic alpine cabin or a large, expansive mountain estate, our designs always incorporate functionality, sustainable design, and style, within your vision. With Vellum Architecture & Design, your dream of a modern mountain home becomes a reality that resonates with both beauty and purpose.


Modernism, Reimagined for the Mountains

In a city, modern architecture can be sleek and urban; in Asheville, it must be responsive. The slope of the mountain, seasonal light, and, best of all, the intention to create a solid indoor-outdoor connection, informs every design decision.

Glass isn’t just for style: it is strategically positioned to frameridge views and capture the morning light. Local stone, steel, and timber are selected not only for its aesthetic; the natural materials also age beautifully in mountain weather. Outdoor living spaces—screened porches, decks, terraces—become an integral part of the architecture, while the line between inside and out is diminished.

A Design Philosophy Born from Place

Vellum begins each project with the land. Before a single concept is sketched, the team studies the slope, existing trees, views, and microclimate. They listen to the client’s vision, then to the site’s quiet cues.

The resulting designs feel inevitable—as if the home belongs exactly where it stands. This site-specific modern home approach ensures no two projects are alike, even though they share Vellum’s hallmarks: clarity, restraint, and craftsmanship.

Three Homes, Three Stories

Elk Mountain Ridge Residence

Perched high above Asheville, this mountain modern home follows the ridge line to preserve the natural topography. Gabled volumes shelter the bedrooms, while expansive glass walls in the living areas open to sweeping views. Thermally modified wood, stone, and steel blend seamlessly with the surroundings, while a screened porch offers a year-round connection to nature.

Barlas Residence

Tucked within a dense forest, the Barlas Residence feels like a retreat. Daylight filters through the tree canopy, shifting in pattern and tone throughout the day. Sliding glass doors open the interiors to terraces and garden spaces, while warm wood ceilings and polished concrete floors create a grounded, calming interior palette.

Webb Cove Residence

On a site with remnants of a previous home and pool, Vellum Architecture designed a modern home in Western North Carolina that honors its history while looking forward. The pool became a central gathering point, and the main level was designed for aging in place. Floor-to-ceiling windows capture filtered mountain views, while charred wood siding and stone add depth and permanence.

Why Homeowners Seek Out Vellum

Clients approach Vellum because they are drawn to a home that could not be built anywhere else. The process is collaborative; a weaving of a client’s lifestyle, the attributes of the site, and the building craft. Each project is an exploration with the client—from early design studies to the key details; Vellum’s ambition is to create a modern mountain home that is personal, lasting, and a form of art.

Why Homeowners Seek Out Vellum

Clients come to Vellum because they want a home that could exist nowhere else. The process is collaborative in nature, integrating the client's lifestyle, site characteristics as well as the builders lifestyle with construction practices.

Building in the Mountains: What to Expect

Designing in the mountains requires knowledge of steep slopes, weather patterns, and local regulations. Vellum will help guide the homeowner through the process, from concept design to permitting and ultimately construction oversight, all while ensuring that the home reflects not just the vision, but the realities of the mountain site as well.

Your Asheville Home, Thoughtfully Realized

Whether it’s the dramatic ridge-top Elk Mountain Residence, the woodland serenity of Barlas, or the layered story of Webb Cove, each Vellum project is rooted in its landscape and crafted for the people who live there.

If you’re imagining a custom modern home in Asheville, Vellum Architecture has the expertise to bring it to life—balancing contemporary design with a deep respect for the mountains. Contact us today!


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