The Guide: Park City, Utah
January 1, 2007
Landscape Designers/Craftspeople
"We are a small city, but we have great access to wonderful
craftspeople," says architect Richard Otto. A collaboration of local masons,
metalworkers and woodworkers call Park City home, drawing on natural images such
as aspen trees and local elk to bring whimsical and elegant character to custom
homes.
Top & Middle: Landscaping by Michael
Cornu. Bottom: Tom Kullen’s red copper star adorns the barn at The Red Star
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Michael Cornu (Red Barn
Trees and Landscaping, 435.649.6434). "We are geared toward ergonomic design
that extends the lifestyle to outside the home," says Cornu. His company
specializes in designing for difficult sites and using native materials.
Randy R. Meitler (Heritage
Forge, 801.509.4444, www.meitlermetalworks.com). "Most of my customers
want something that nobody else has," says Meitler, "such as railings that look
like aspen trees and branches." He specializes in hand-forged railings,
chandeliers, doors and gates.
Tom Kullen (Kullen Design, 435.649.7169,
www.kullendesign.com). Working from his Park City metal fabrication shop,
Kullen specializes in custom lighting and furniture using copper, brass and
steel.
Mike Reachill (Luna Bronze, 435.657.2945,
www.lunabronze.com). "There has always been a strong rustic feel here," says
Mike Reachill, vice president of Luna Bronze. "But lately a more European feel
in concept and design seems to be influencing Park City." The company provides
custom lighting, fire screens and architectural pieces in bronze and other
materials.
Shopping
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A smattering of shops can be found on Park Avenue, but this
city’s most serious shopping takes place along the mile-long stretch of Main
Street. The Historic District, with more than 40 buildings listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, is crowded with a variety of galleries and
restaurants, serving as the entertainment heart of this town. The new Redstone
Center located near Highway 80 is also worth a trip for its handful of galleries
and stores.
Casa Bella Furniture and Design (1640 Redstone Center Drive, 435.658.2244, www.casabellapc.com). This
13,500-square-foot showroom carries over 400 furniture and accessory lines. A
team of interior designers as well as local furniture makers who specialize in
custom work can also be made available.
Coda Gallery (804 Main St.,
435.655.3803, www.codagallery.com). The gallery, owned by Connie and David
Katz, features contemporary paintings, sculpture, art glass and wood by a
variety of Utah artists, such as David Dornan.
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