# 13 Jose Ortiz Construction

Homeowner and real estate agent Claire Lange chose Jose Ortiz Construction to build her two-bedroom, 2.5-bath contemporary home because she had worked with him before on many client projects. The steep lot required extensive dirt removal and retaining wall construction before building could begin. The site captures dramatic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains from the 8-foot living room windows and doors, and from both bedrooms. A twelve-foot beamed ceiling, concrete floors with radiant heat, and diamond plaster walls create a living environment of tranquility, beauty, and comfort. Lange designed this peaceful home in the trees on one level, with comfortable seating areas, stainless steel appliances, a glass dining table, and a kitchen window view to a modern, 4-foot circular metal sculpture. Sculptural ceiling fans from La Luz add visual interest. White quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms plus white backsplashes and tile throughout create a calming, quiet environment, complemented by original wall art.