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"I enjoyed our first meeting—in which Chuck asked good questions and listened closely to my answers—and after seeing the early sketches I decided to go ahead with the project. Chuck began by exploring the existing house, making measurements, studying details, and doing numerous sketches. His enthusiasm for the project was encouraging. We collaborated frequently as he developed detailed plans and had them professionally reviewed. The plans moved easily through the permitting process, and they impressed the contractor and his subs once work began: I heard many times that the architect’s drawings and notes were more clear and complete than those they are used to working with. Chuck stayed involved throughout the project, helping me make decisions and offering creative solutions to the small difficulties that arose."

"Marc is an incredible architect and was instrumental in getting our project back on track with the City of Denver. He was always available to answer our questions, brainstorm ideas, helped us navigate Denver building code, and provided some very strong guidance about the building and permitting process. He delivered our project/plans on time and on budget, including a super quick review and approval process with the city. Highly, highly recommend!"

"I recently worked with Don to renovate my home in Boulder and am very pleased with the outcome. He has vision and can see possibilities that add value and bring out the best elements of both the property and the home. Don worked carefully with me to design my home to complement my lifestyle and to reflect my aesthetic, creating open spaces, "hidden" storage, and modernizing the overall look and feel. He was especially helpful in integrating indoor and outdoor spaces: extending views, unleashing natural light, and enhancing outdoor spaces with subtle lighting. At my request he also offered suggestions for potential colors and ways to use new and existing furniture to enhance, and be in proportion with, the spaces we created. I am convinced that many of my home's favorite features and details exist because Don took the time to see, and to enable me to see, the possibilities. Prior to purchasing and renovating this house, I hired Don to "review" three other homes that I was seriously considering purchasing. He was able to see possibilities as well as to point out deal breakers. Working with Don in this capacity helped me to educate myself about renovations, articulate what I wanted, and kept me from making purchases that would not have been as optimal as the one I ultimately purchased and now call home. If you are looking for an architect that can really add value through design, talk with Don."

"Designed a complete remodel of the back porch enclosure on my house. Easy to work with. He came and checked it out before I had a survey done(didn’t know i needed one). Survey was scheduled out 3 weeks so he offered to come take measurements for a fee and then he could get started. I accepted and a week or so later we had our plan. When the survey was completed the updated Schematic hardly changed. Wonderful job."

"Excellent Experience – Highly Recommend company. I had a great experience working with this drafting company. The team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. A special shoutout to Collin Kelsch and Rosa Chatwin for their outstanding cooperation and attention to detail throughout the project."

At Arkenstone Architecture, I pride my firm on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality, well crafted work. I established my firm in 1993 with a commitment to design excellence, attention to detail and friendly personalized service. As principle and sole proprietor, you will get my full involvement throughout the entire process, from the design phase through the construction of your project. I am well versed in a variety of architectural styles and employ open plan concepts with a strong indoor-outdoor relationship. My projects are energy efficient and, if desired, feature fire resistive construction and aging-in-place design concepts.

\nSemi-Retired GC doing Home Design, Blueprints, Submittals, Project Management, and Consulting with a partner who specializes in permaculture landscape design. 39 years of experience working with Boulder County, City, Larimer County, Berthoud, Jefferson County, Nederland, Lyons, Longmont, Louisville, Lafayette, etc.\nBuilder of the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse.\nYou would be hard pressed to find a design person as knowledgeable and proficient in all the trades of home building. As such my plans take into account the interfacing of all these trades. \nI also offer construction management for Owner pulled permits. I bring in my former team of subcontractors and make the project happen start to finish for a fee of $100/hr. The Owner paying all the bills and pulling adequate insurances (to which I can guide you). We offer accounting services also.\nJust finished an 1100SF addition in Nederland and finished design and permitting for a 3000 SF residence in Jefferson County.\n\n\n\n\n\n

"We loved working with Davis and his team. He listens to your vision and helps make it a reality within budget. He offers his honest opinion when vision does not translate into efficient building processes. He answered every text I ever sent in a timely fashion. A+ communication, which is so important when working with a contractor."

"Upon meeting Mario he gave us great insights and a variety of options. The project was executed to plan and in time before the holidays. We're planning another project here soon and he will defiantly be the one taking it on."

"Responsive and I believe they would have done a fine job. Little larger group and higher overhead. Prices were a little above our range for this project."