Project Overview
Located in the heart of downtown Aspen, the Lake Residence represents one of the region’s most refined private home restorations—an approximately $30 million historic remodel blending contemporary architecture with preserved alpine character.
The residence exemplifies Aspen’s elite residential market, where timeless design, engineering precision, and global craftsmanship intersect.

Role & Scope of Work
Through his company, Marty Kribs provided specialty masonry and landscape construction services, executing intricate architectural and site details that required exceptional technical control and artistic sensitivity.

Key responsibilities included:

• Fabrication and installation of hand-set stone masonry integrated with modern structural systems

• Coordination of complex site logistics within Aspen’s constrained downtown footprint

• Installation of 18-foot motorized window systems imported from Portugal, requiring millimeter-level tolerances and precision synchronization with stone and façade work

• Landscape hardscaping and softscaping that unified restored historic elements with new architectural additions

Highlights & Distinctions

• Ultra-high-end craftsmanship: Detailed masonry and exterior work that matched the aesthetic expectations of Aspen’s most exclusive clientele

• Architectural precision: Seamless interface between historic preservation and contemporary mechanical systems

• Global material sourcing: Integration of custom European components with local craftsmanship

• Landscape artistry: Thoughtful transitions between built form and mountain environment, emphasizing privacy and natural beauty

Significance
This project illustrates Marty’s capacity to execute meticulous, high-value residential work in one of the most demanding construction markets in the U.S.
The precision and design collaboration demonstrated here now inform Acre Homes’ approach to detail, quality, and finish across its Oregon projects.

To learn how Acre Homes applies this level of craftsmanship and project discipline to modern infill and custom development across Oregon: Contact Us