Yeti Residence

For 45 Architecture’s Jeff Lusin, the Yeti residence was personal: it was an opportunity to collaborate with a childhood friend returning to Bozeman with his young family. It’s designed to be a forever home they will grow into, and the tone is set right from the outset with a courtyard encased in vertical wooden slats that soften the light as it welcomes guests. Inside, the architecture is dressed in a pallet of elevated neutrals, grounded in white oak, and traced with crisp black finishes. The family loves to entertain and there are multiple areas to do so, from the soft seating lounge and speakeasy-style bar to the outdoor fire pit and hot tub for late night gatherings in the crisp mountain air. Much of the home’s square footage is underground, dug out of a gentle hillside creating additional mountain views from the gym and the children’s playroom. A five-car garage acts as a toy chest for grown-ups, housing a collection of outdoor vehicles for the family’s adventures. The Yeti residence stands as a love letter to architecture, to Bozeman, and memories between friends.