Native modern, enhances the natural environment. doesn't compete with nature. is deeply connected to the land.

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Situated along a renowned cycling route in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this private residence is conceived as a tranquil retreat for an avid cyclist and his spouse.

Elk Mountain Ridge

This single-family residence, situated just miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina, was conceived as a modern mountain retreat for a pair of mental health professionals.

Webb Cove

The Ramble residence offers a modern sanctuary within Asheville's wooded landscape, where architecture, landscape, and materiality are interwoven to create a seamless living experience.

Barlas

Conceived as a retreat for a couple seeking respite from the urban intensity of Chicago, the Gordon Residence is an exploration of architectural harmony with its natural setting.

Gordon

Set against a secluded ski run on Snowmass Mountain, this modern contemporary home is designed around a central stair element.

Pine Crest

Situated within the Two Creeks Neighborhood of Snowmass Village, Colorado, the residence occupies a uniquely challenging yet extraordinary site in close proximity to Aspen.

Edgewood Creek

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Who We Are

Vellum Architecture + Design is an award-winning firm based in Asheville, NC, specializing in modern residential, luxury resort, and commercial design. Our Native Modern design approach responds to the land we design within.

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Native Modern is more than a design philosophy,
it’s our guiding belief system.

Design Philosophy

We believe good design isn’t imposed... it’s revealed.

Vellum’s perspective is rooted in a philosophy that merges modern design principles with the distinct characteristics of each place, an approach we call Native Modern.

The early pioneers of modern design—Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, and Mies van der Rohe—revolutionized architecture by rejecting ornamentation and creating universal forms that could exist anywhere. Their work was groundbreaking and deeply innovative, offering sleek, modern designs that transcended place. Our approach reimagines the modernist ethos, honoring its innovative spirit while embracing the distinct character of every site.

We believe that the land itself informs and shapes design, guiding us to create spaces that feel as though they truly belong. By blending modern aesthetics with the spirit and history of a location, we craft architecture that feels timeless and harmonious. Our designs don’t compete with their surroundings; instead, they honor and amplify them. Resulting in spaces that elevate both their purpose and their place.

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Testimonials
Working with Mark at Vellum Architecture and Design has been one of the best choices and experiences I’ve had in regards to designing and starting to build my dream home. I have worked with many architects in the past for both residential and commercial projects and I can hands down say that Mark will be my go-to for any projects in the future.
Chris BCEO
Chris B
Mark and his entire team are second to none with design quality, balancing economics with aesthetics, timeliness, accommodating owner preferences, and going above and beyond to interface with contractors and 3rd parties. I highly recommend Vellum for any architectural projects.
Kevin DaniloClient
Kevin Danilo

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