High Altitude Windows and Doors Elevate Mountain-Modern Aspen Home

Tucked into the slopes above Aspen, this new home needed more than pretty finishes — it had to perform. Builder Frank Reynolds of FRR Construction understood from the beginning that the windows and doors would set the tone for the entire project. In a mountain climate where bright sun, heavy snow and efficiency standards collide, the products had to do double duty: elevate the design while standing up to the elements. 

Working with Pella Denver, Reynolds chose Pella Reserve Contemporary casement, picture and awning windows, paired with hinged patio doors, to showcase the landscape that surrounds the property. The narrow frames and wide expanses of glass give the house its crisp, modern character while making every interior space feel tied to the outdoors.

In the Roaring Fork Valley, energy standards are no afterthought — they’re some of the toughest in the state. The homeowners wanted walls of glass to capture natural light and mountain views, but that vision had to be balanced with performance that could pass local inspections. 

Reynolds credits the Reserve Contemporary line with making that possible. “The customization of the Reserve Contemporary line worked great with our design team,” he explained. Just as important, “the upgraded energy efficiency meets and exceeds our local energy building codes.” That combination gave the team the confidence to pursue a bold design without the worry of delays or compliance issues. 

Local know-how played a role, too. A Roaring Fork certified installer handled the details on site, and when warranty questions came up, Pella’s service department quickly followed through. For Reynolds, that kind of support is as valuable as the product itself, ensuring the finished home delivered exactly what the homeowners envisioned.

The homeowners wanted a modern mountain retreat that didn’t overshadow its surroundings. Windows, they felt, should work like picture frames — drawing the eye to the peaks and valleys beyond. Pella Reserve Contemporary was the right fit. With slim profiles and large panes of glass, the windows dissolve the line between inside and out, pulling Aspen’s light and scenery into every room. 

Because every opening was custom-fit, the windows and doors feel integrated rather than added on. They hold their own against the rugged backdrop but don’t compete with it, allowing the architecture and the landscape to play off one another naturally.

This home shows how the right windows and doors can carry a project from blueprint to reality. The Pella Reserve Contemporary line gave the design team the flexibility they needed, the performance required by local codes and the look the homeowners had been imagining. The result is a house that not only meets Aspen’s demanding standards but feels rooted in its place — bright, efficient and ready for life in the mountains. 

For Reynolds, working with Pella wasn’t just a transaction. It was a collaboration that helped bring the design to life and kept the project moving smoothly from start to finish. For Aspen homeowners planning a new build or renovation, the same combination of design freedom, high-altitude performance and local expertise is within reach through Pella Denver.