randsoellner@earthlink.net Mountain Themed Homes Mountain themed homes are the main type of project in which Rand Soellner Architect specializes.  Mountain Theming is more that mere use of materials; it has to do with the philosophy of spacial arrangement and requires substantial expertise in high-altitude architecture.  Rand Soellner, AIA/NCARB, was the architect of record on about half of Jurassic Park for Universal Studios in Orlando.  This experience with heavy log, timber and rock provided Rand with considerable ability in these materials, which are indigenous to mountain themed homes. Rand Soellner has been designing mountain themed homes for decades.  He has toured the Rocky Mountains to the west and lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east.  He has traveled into Canada, the Grand Canyon, Washington state, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Yellowstone National Park, Virginia, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, France, England, Kuwait, Germany and the Alps.  His designs are in countries and states far and wide.  Rand’s great grandfather, Andreas, was a carpenter in Bavaria (southern Germany) and he immigrated to Americain 1869.  His Bavarian mountain craftsmanship endures to this day in Germany and in the Midwestern USA.  Rand Soellner continues this heritage.  It is in his blood.  His work in rooted in the philosophical basics of timeless mountain homes.  The sun rises, soars across the sky in a predicable path, then sets.  Mountain architecture acknowledges this. Much of what people interpret as mountain themed homes has to do with appearance and detail, and Rand Soellner Architect is extremely familiar with these techniques. More than just detail, Rand Soellner’s mountain themed homes have to do with an intimate connection with their surroundings; their environment, especially the views.  Mountain views can be amazing and the land can be costly in established areas like Lake Tahoe, Jackson Hole, Telluride, Cashiers, LakeToxaway, Glenville, Highlands, Boone, and The Alps.  It is crucial to design mountain themed homes so that they enjoy the dramatic views.  Mountain themed homes are a substantial investment and when owners sell them, they should be able to realize a wonderful increase in value. Rand Soellner Architect specializes in the design of mountain themed homes and welcomes designing yours. The webpage is for people looking for information about: Mountain themed homes Mountain themed communities Mountain themed architects Mountain themed design NAVIGATION: click on the thumbnails below to go to those subjects: . http://randarch.com © Copyright 2004-2008 Rand Soellner, All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Photo background of historic timbers courtesy of: Antique Cabins & Barns (antiquecabinsandbarns.com) 00348 Visitors

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