four seasons telluride reveals wellness-focused interiors by clements design

clements design curates interiors with olson kundig

With the latest images unveiling the interiors of Olson Kundig‘s Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Telluride, California-based Clements Design offers a glimpse into a sensibility attuned to stillness and shelter. Tasked with shaping the hotel and residence’s amenity spaces, the studio brings its signature blend of relaxed refinement to the Colorado mountains, curating interiors that are both tailored and unpretentious, grounded in the drama of the landscape but never overwhelmed by it.

The lobby pavilion, central to the hotel’s social experience, is imagined as a light-filled retreat with floor-to-ceiling glazing that gives precedence to the surrounding peaks. Anchored by a stately fireplace, the space captures a sense of quiet grandeur — echoing the ‘prospect and refuge’ approach described by Olson Kundig in its vision. Clements Design draws on natural textures and warm tones, offering a counterpoint to the elemental vastness just beyond the glass. See designboom’s previous coverage of the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Telluride here.

Clements Design reveals Four Seasons amenities with a tone of quiet luxury | visualization © Hayes Davidson

amenities for wellness in telluride’s mountains

Throughout the wellness amenities, the team at Clements Design leans into material tactility and atmospheric restraint. The spa comprises seven treatment rooms, a silent Relaxation Lounge, and a Thermal Lounge that introduces a contemporary bio-sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, and cold plunge. These spaces are composed with an almost meditative stillness, reinforcing the developers’ ambition to raise the standard for mountain wellness. As a subtle intervention, oxygenation systems integrated into every room demonstrate the studio’s attention to context at high altitude.

The indoor pool and adjacent outdoor hot tub are framed by mountain views, extending the wellness experience into the landscape. Clements Design avoids theatrical gestures, opting instead for generous proportions and subdued palettes that emphasize sensory comfort over spectacle. The inclusion of cryotherapy, LED light therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen treatments signals a forward-thinking approach to spa design, while still grounded in the restorative spirit of the mountains.

Fitness and family-oriented amenities are similarly composed, as the state-of-the-art gym and kids’ club share a common language of ease and functionality. Ski-in/ski-out access and a dedicated ski valet point to the team’s fluency in both the rhythms of resort life and the expectations of Four Seasons clientele.

visitors are introduced to the rooftops and ridgelines before ever entering a room | visualization © Binyan Studios

four seasons draws from spirit of the mountain town

In addition to the amenity spaces, Clements Design is also crafting the interiors of the hotel and hotel residences. The firm’s casual and deeply textural approach provides a strong complement to Olson Kundig’s architecture, which fragments the massing into three low-slung structures to preserve views and respect the mountain town’s intimate scale. This collaborative tone resonates throughout the interiors, which mirror the rugged quietude of the landscape.

The unfolding of the project, from the public lobby to private spa chambers, suggests a choreographed guest experience. Much like the arrival by gondola described by architect Tom Kundig, which introduces visitors to the rooftops and ridgelines before ever entering a room, the interiors invite a sense of slow discovery.

The project is being developed by Fort Partners and Merrimac Ventures, with construction set to begin this summer. Upon completion, the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Telluride will offer 52 hotel keys, 43 hotel residences, and 26 private residences — each shaped by an ensemble of designers attuned to the nuances of place. Where Olson Kundig’s buildings embrace topography and tectonics, Clements Design lends interiors a subtle, grounded rhythm that keeps the guest experience tethered to the spirit of the mountains.