Herbert Bayer's studio in Aspen, Colorado

 This little mountain house represents one of the most widespread American dreams-"getting-away-from-it- all" to a place where you can have serenity and repose. It was designed by the owner, Herbert Bayer, outstanding painter and designer, who wanted a studio near his house, yet far enough away to guarantee solitude. His retreat is at the end of a short winding drive up the mountain from Aspen, Colorado, where he (an expert skier) and his wife, Joella, live. It enjoys an inspiring view of meadows and mountain slopes, is clear of clutter, has excellent work and storage arrangements. The ceiling slants and the walls flare out to catch the maximum north light. Paintings, instead of being hung on walls, are suspended from the ceiling in order to create breaks between "working" and "relaxing" areas. The variation in floor levels and flooring materials (oak and red sandstone) demarcates areas with- out use of walls. Gordon Chadwick was the architect.

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source: House and Garden Magazine | February 1952