Two years ago, renowned climber and adventure guide company owner, Harry Kent, reached out from his offices in Estes Park, Colorado with an interesting request.  Could the Stephens Waring studio help his company reimagine the experience of sleeping on a rock climber’s portaledge by designing a structure that was accessible and comfortable for ordinary people to spend the night (or a weekend) hundreds of feet in the air? He wanted a design solution that would build upon the heritage of rock climbing while also integrating the latest in sustainable technologies, green materials, and geotechnical engineering that would minimize environmental impact.  […]