220 E Dorchester Dr N, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

They say if you create something for yourself, you do a better job. Ron Molen proved the point. This is not simply a Ron Molen home, it is the Ron Molen home. Designed and built as his own personal residence, this exceptional property in the Upper Avenues represents the architect at his most considered and uncompromising. Every decision made here was made for keeps. Molen was known for his rough-sawn timber interiors, but for himself, he reached further. Philippine mahogany, rich and warm, lines the interior in place of the expected. Seagrass wallpaper adds texture and tactile sophistication in equal measure. The result is a Molen home that feels simultaneously familiar and elevated, like hearing a favorite song performed by a string quartet. The approach sets the tone immediately. An entry path cuts through a lush, layered garden with just enough zig in its zag to let you know this residence is going to be special. The signature entry courtyard -- a Molen hallmark -- unfolds as an...