Completed 2026
Chester Residence
Old Town Lafayette
Completed 2025
Enclave Residence
Louisville
Completed 2026
Three Gables Residence
Unincorporated Boulder County
"I've been particularly impressed with Jesse's interactions with my builder and his frequent site visits to assess construction progress, neither experienced by me with two prior building projects in California. You will not be disappointed if personal, direct attention and creativity are what you are seeking in your architect."
Melissa · Chester Residence, Old Town Lafayette"Jesse listened to our concerns and desires to come up with a beautiful and functional design that truly suits us. Our meetings were always productive and he went above and beyond to navigate permitting."
Kathy · Coal Creek Residence, Boulder CountyCustom home design
that starts with your life,
not a template.
A custom home is the most personal architecture there is. It should fit the way you actually live — your daily rhythms, how your family moves through space, what you need your home to do across seasons, across years, across life changes. We don't begin with a style or a floor plan. We begin with understanding — how you live, what you value, and what you want your home to support.
Our Discovery Workbook is the first step: a detailed, thoughtful exploration designed to surface what truly matters before a single line is drawn. The home that results reflects your values, your site, and your vision — not a repackaged plan from a catalog.
Every custom home we design incorporates principles of high-performance building science — not because every client is pursuing Passive House certification, but because every client benefits from a more comfortable, durable, healthier, and more resilient home. Lower operating costs, better indoor air quality, and materials chosen for longevity are simply part of how we design.
We serve homeowners throughout Boulder County and the Front Range, from Lafayette and Old Town Louisville to Boulder, Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County — each with its own building codes, neighborhood character, and design considerations we know well. We know the terrain, the municipalities, and the material suppliers — and we bring that local knowledge into every project.
Most custom homes begin with a transition. A family is growing. A site has been found. A previous home no longer fits. A next chapter is coming into focus. Our work is to understand that transition before we shape the architecture around it.
Have a site — or still looking for one?
Either way, the first step is a 30-minute conversation about what you want your home to do. No obligation.
Why our custom homes
turn out differently.
Jesse worked in construction before becoming an architect, so our drawings reflect how a house actually goes together on site — clear enough for contractors to price accurately and build from with fewer questions, change orders, and surprises.
Passive House principles, solar orientation, wildfire resilience, and site-responsive design — these aren't add-ons. They shape form, fenestration, and materiality from the first sketch. Every project responds specifically to its solar orientation, predominant winds, views, topography, and neighborhood context.
We don't hand off a drawing set and disappear. We visit the site, review the work, and help protect the design intent through completion.
If your budget, goals, and timeline aren't aligned, you'll know early. Honest conversations upfront cost nothing. Discovering them during construction costs everything.
"A home doesn't have to choose between beauty and performance. The best ones are inseparable — and that starts with understanding what you actually want the home to do."
Boulder Bungalow at Chautauqua Park · Boulder, CO
Full service,
start to finish.
Every custom home engagement can support the full arc of the project — from early discovery through design, documentation, permitting, bidding, and construction support. The exact scope is tailored to each project, but the goal is always the same: to give you clarity at every stage.
Pre-Design & Programming
Discovery Workbook, site analysis, solar study, zoning review, and a thorough understanding of your goals and constraints before design begins.
Schematic Design
Concept sketches, space plans, site plans, and 3D massing — multiple directions explored and refined until the concept feels exactly right.
Design Development
Fully resolved floor plans, elevations, sections, material schedules, and preliminary energy modeling. Every decision made before construction begins.
Construction Documents
Complete drawing sets, specifications, and structural coordination documents — prepared for permit submission and contractor bidding.
Permitting & Bidding
Permit submission, plan review response, resubmittal management, and contractor pricing review and selection support.
Construction Administration
Regular site visits, field reports, RFI and submittal review, and final walkthrough — we protect your vision through to completion.
Custom home construction in Boulder County typically runs $350–$600+ per square foot — most of our homes land between $400 and $550 — depending on level of finish, complexity, and municipality. Our design fee is a fixed fee, typically 5–10% of construction cost, so you have a clear number to budget to. Early on, we also give you guidance on the other project costs, from survey and soils report to structural engineering.
Expect 6–12 months from first meeting to permit issuance, depending on project complexity, municipality, and decision-making pace. We give you a realistic, specific timeline during the discovery call.
No. Every home we design incorporates high-performance building science — not because every client is pursuing certification, but because every client benefits from a more comfortable, durable, healthier home.
Yes. We manage permit submission and plan review across Boulder County municipalities, support contractor selection, and stay involved through construction with site visits and submittal review.
Ready to build something
designed for your life?
A 30-minute discovery call. No commitment. You'll leave with a clearer picture of what's possible, regardless of what you decide next.
A short form — we read every inquiry personally and reply within one business day.
No pressure, no obligation — a conversation about what you're trying to build.
Whether this is the right partnership to build it — with an honest read on budget and timeline.
Free Resource · Home Design Guide
Not ready to reach out yet?
Start with the guide.
Our Home Design Guide walks through how the design process works, what it costs, and how to make good decisions before hiring anyone. 26 pages. No commitment.
We design across
every project type.
High-Performance Design
Homes designed for comfort, durability, and resilience — with energy performance and sustainability as natural consequences. Woven in from the first sketch.
Learn more →Renovations & Additions
Major remodels and thoughtful additions that respect what exists while building something genuinely better.
Learn more →ADUs & Alley Homes
Accessory dwelling units designed to maximize livability, compliance, and long-term property value.
Learn more →Site Planning & Feasibility
Early-stage clarity on what's possible — before committing to land, budget, or design direction.
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