After years of dreaming, Sawyer wanted a home that reflected the hard work, the sacrifices, and the belief that shaped his journey.
38,500 sq ft of outdoor experience, read from above before we step inside.
38,500 sq ft of outdoor experience, across two unified lots.
We designed Modern Elm to be bold, immersive, and impossible to ignore.
Modern Elm marked a turning point. The original house no longer fit the next chapter of Sawyer's life. What began as a remodel evolved into a full rebuild across two unified lots.
With the home entering the Utah Valley Parade of Homes, the pressure was real. Every material, detail and transition would be seen up close.
After years of dreaming, Sawyer wanted a home that reflected the hard work, the sacrifices, and the belief that shaped his journey.
Submerged seating slips below the waterline. A concealed screen rises for nighttime viewing. The custom Splinterworks slide is sculptural and a pure delight.
This pool rivals anything in existence. It's the kind of feature you see in Cabo or Monaco, not Orem, Utah.
The rendering dissolves into the build. Full-site 3D modelling and laser coordination aligned every surface long before materials were installed.
Terraces step down from the main house toward the pool, linking the villa through layered outdoor rooms. Each level shifts perspective, revealing water, garden and sky in sequence.
The wellness zone sits slightly apart, creating its own identity within the estate. A dedicated zone of gym, sauna, greenhouse and sport court.
Behind the scenes, coordination was constant. More than fifty trades worked on site at peak construction.
They took my vision (and let's be real, my thousands of inspo pics and chaotic thoughts) and turned it into something truly special.