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Eastern Metro - Park City's Sommet Blanc At Empire Pass - Under Construction Updates
Under Construction on the final parcel of this exclusive enclave is a rare combination of easy ski access, a serene mountain setting, stunning ski slope views, outstanding amenities, and sophisticated mountain modern design. Sommet Blanc offers a unique opportunity of elevated alpine luxury living.
Sommét Blanc includes three alpine lodges, comprised of 49 luxury Residences and Penthouses located on the last, ski-in/ski-out parcel in Empire Pass at Deer Valley® Resort. Here, residents enjoy a perfect blend of extraordinary views and unparalleled snow quality at one of the world's premier ski resorts.
World-renowned architect Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig has created a jaw-dropping, signature design featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, butterfly roof lines, through-building unit design, and cantilevered structures. Unique to Sommét Blanc is the inclusion of oversized decks & patios to enhance indoor/outdoor living for both the residences and amenity areas. To complement the architecture, the interiors are designed in-house by Olson Kundig. Their award-winning talents have delivered something truly unique, unlike anything in Deer Valley or Park City.
The massive base slab foundation has been poured for the eastern end of Building A. This creates the floor of the Bowling Level. Crews are working on the steel rebar assembly for the structural columns, exterior walls, and elevator core tower. The western end of Building A is at Level Six.
September 23-30, 2025
An overview of the site from Building C.
Looking up at the buildings from the ski beach lawn at the base of the Ruby chairlift. Building A is at the front left of the photo, with the future restaurant on Level One behind the board-form concrete walls.

Looking down to progress at Building B. At the northern end, crews are pouring concrete for the north elevator core, as well as setting up the temporary shoring deck to create the floor of Penthouse 702 at Level Seven. At the southern end, they are getting ready to create Level Two. Because the elevator core is already complete, these levels should rise quickly.
October 31, 2025
Looking up at Building A. The western end of the building has topped out at Levels Five and Six. Most of the exterior and interior steel stud framing is complete.

The concrete walls and ceiling have been completed for the subterranean Bowling Level of Building A. All walls have been waterproofed, insulated, and backfilled. Next is work on the columns and elevator core at the Garage Level, seen above.
November 30, 2025
Looking up at Building A. Framing is complete on levels two and three. They have begun wrapping the building, with utility lines being installed. November 30, 2025.

Looking up at Building B and Building C in the background. Most of the framing is complete on the left side of Building B, and utility lines are being installed. On the right side, crews are starting on Level Four.
Building C is fully wrapped, and most utilities are in place, with fireplaces, windows, and drywall being installed.
The concrete walls and columns are mostly complete at the Garage Level, which connects Building A to Building B. Temporary shoring is being installed to begin the cap of the garage at Building A,
which serves as the floor of the Fitness Center. The work above shows the waterproofing and insulation for the concrete walls.
The steel and concrete columns at Building B’s Level Three have been completed, and the crew is now placing a temporary shoring deck to begin Level Four.
Standing behind the Sommet Blanc site and looking down from the hillside. Building B on the left is up to Level Seven, the location of Penthouse B702. Building A on the right is up to Level Six, the location of Penthouse A602.
Once the Garage Level connection between the two buildings is complete, it will serve as the base for the Arrival Lobby.
December 10-12, 2025
Looking down (right side) at the garage connection that will be underneath the Arrival Lobby. The crews are completing the waterproofing layer that will be underneath the concrete. The final site excavation is taking place at the top right corner, where a room will be built below grade to house electrical and mechanical equipment. On the left side of the image above, crews are placing a temporary shoring deck to create Building A’s Level One. December 10, 2025
The image shows crews working on an early-morning pour of concrete for the Garage Level floor that will connect the garages of Building A to Building B. December 12, 2025.
December 30th & 31st, 2025
The last of the remaining below-grade concrete walls and columns are mostly complete at the Garage Level, which connects Building A to Building B. Crews are pouring these final walls above. The temporary shoring deck is nearly complete, forming the cap of the garage below the Arrival Lobby. The work above shows crews removing large red blankets that protect the site from snow. Completing the last portion of the below-grade components is a significant milestone for the project.
The southern end of Building B is rising quickly, with the elevator tower core already in place. Crews are currently working on setting plumbing sleeves and steel rebar for the formation of Level Five.

Another view of Building B, Level Five, from the Ruby Express chairlift. Crews are placing plumbing sleeves and steel rebar. Soon, they will be ready to place the PT-cables and then pour concrete. On the northern end of the building, crews are working on the top of the north elevator core at Level Seven. Inside, most of the wall framing is complete, with mechanicals now being run.
View of the project from the ski beach in front of the Deer Valley Empire Canyon Day Lodge. Building C in the back is fully wrapped to protect the interior from the snow and cold. Building B is nearing its full height and mass.
Building A at the front is partially wrapped with ongoing interior work in process.
January 29, 2026
Below is an update on the construction progress achieved in January 2026 at Sommét Blanc in Empire Pass at Deer Valley® Resort. Milestones include pouring of concrete at Level One to cap the Garage underneath the Arrival Lobby, which completes the connection of Buildings A and B, the start of Level Six at the south end of Building B, and the continuation of utilities, fireplaces, drywall, insulation, and windows in the fully wrapped Building C.
A close-up view of the rebar grid and columns.

Crews have been working on window installation throughout units in Building C. The window frames are installed first, and the glass is placed into the frames afterward. January 29, 2026.

A close-up view of the complicated roof structure to be used at the top-floor Penthouse units and Arrival Lobby. This unique design allows for a thick roof assembly with a thin, knife-edge above, to achieve the signature Olson Kundig look. Building C.
Looking from the top of Building B as crews wrap up the concrete pour at Level One underneath the Arrival Lobby. This level serves as the cap for the parking garage and completes the connection between Building A and Building B.
Many Additional Photos @ https://sommetblanc.com/construction-update-september-2025
May 2026
Milestones include the substantial completion of the steel rooftop framing for the Level Seven Penthouse units in Building B, the construction of Level Five at the east end of Building A, the continuation of utility lines and mechanical systems in Buildings A and B, and the start of interior finishes in Building C.
Building B now fully wrapped with scaffolding so crews can continue work on exterior wallboard, waterproofing, and prep for window delivery and installation.
Interior finishes have started in Building C. Here, workers are installing hardwood floors over the acoustic layer.
Wood ceiling installation is in progress for Building C. Shown here is the wood ceiling above the kitchen. Cabinets are on site, and installation starts within days.
Shown here are the natural travertine stone shower and walls in a Primary Bathroom.
Exterior insulation and siding are nearing completion for Building C. The black metal sheets beneath the exterior decks and cantilevered spaces are also now being installed.
A view of the complex array of plumbing drain lines, fire suppression lines, plumbing supply lines, air handlers, and hydronic lines in Building B.
The rooftop steel framing for Building B is now substantially complete. There are many steps and layers to these complex roof systems, and once the roof concrete is poured, framing for these penthouse units can begin.
With the scaffolding in place around Building B, crews continue work on exterior wallboard and waterproofing. Window installation is scheduled to begin soon.
The temporary shoring deck and vertical rebar columns are in place for Level Five of Building A. Crews have placed all plumbing sleeves and are working on steel rebar in advance of setting the PT-cables. Level Six should begin within a couple of weeks and will be the last level for structural concrete.
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