What is a walkout-style home, and why is it popular in mountain settings?

A walkout home is built into a sloped lot, allowing direct access from the lower level to the outdoors. It maximizes natural light on both floors and connects interior living with the landscape.

How do you design a walkout home that feels cohesive across levels?

We used a consistent material palette, aligned window styles, and flowing interior circulation to make the upper and lower levels feel unified and intentional.

Do walkout homes require special permits or engineering?

Yes—grading plans, structural retaining systems, and drainage must be reviewed during the permit process to ensure proper site integration and code compliance.

How do you ensure privacy in a walkout design?

Strategic landscaping, stepped massing, and orientation of windows and decks help maintain privacy while still inviting light and views.

Timberline Walkout

New Construction

Aug 1

Written By Rachel Nagy

A106 | Project Summary

Sibling to A105, this walkout-style home shares the same mountain-modern DNA, reinterpreted for hillside living. The open lower level invites natural light and a direct connection to the land. A thoughtful blend of rustic charm and modern clarity.

3200 SF

Granby Ranch, Colorado

S3 LLC

2 Years

Front exterior of new mountain-modern home in Granby Ranch, Colorado designed and built by NAGY Design. Features a natural stone garage, wood entry pergola, and contemporary gable rooflines.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Signature Design Process

- Site analysis
- Existing conditions
- Budgeting
- Code review
- Contractor interviews negotiation
- Basic design concept generation
- 1-2 Iterations on a theme design evolution
- Plan approval to move forward to construction documents
- Detailed drawings
- 1 Major edit allowed
- Finish selection
- Permit comments
- Minimum of 3-5 site visits during construction
- Ensure the follow-through of the original design intent

Rear exterior of modern mountain home in Granby Ranch, Colorado designed by NAGY Design, featuring a two-story outdoor living space with upper deck, stone accents, and covered patio seating areas.

Architectural Services

Architectural Design & Documentation

Exterior Design & Material Selection

Interior Space Planning & Design

Interior Finish & Fixture Selections

Permit Coordination & Construction Support

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Common Questions

A walkout home is built into a sloped lot, allowing direct access from the lower level to the outdoors. It maximizes natural light on both floors and connects interior living with the landscape.
We used a consistent material palette, aligned window styles, and flowing interior circulation to make the upper and lower levels feel unified and intentional.
Yes—grading plans, structural retaining systems, and drainage must be reviewed during the permit process to ensure proper site integration and code compliance.
Strategic landscaping, stepped massing, and orientation of windows and decks help maintain privacy while still inviting light and views.