About Intentional Architecture
Thoughtful, High-Performance Residential Architecture in Boulder County
Intentional Architecture is a Colorado-based residential architecture firm specializing in custom homes, high-performance design, and architecture shaped by real life. We work throughout Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, and the surrounding Front Range communities—designing homes that reflect the people who live in them and the unique place they belong to.
Our belief is simple: architecture should be designed with intention. Every home we create begins with understanding your lifestyle, your site, and your design values.
Our Approach to Custom Home Design
Lifestyle-driven architecture
We begin each project by learning how you live—your routines, goals, family dynamics, and how you want your home to feel. This approach allows us to design spaces that fit seamlessly into your daily life.
Whether you’re building a custom home in Boulder, designing a family home in Louisville, planning an ADU in Lafayette, or rebuilding after wildfire in Superior, your lifestyle leads the design.
Site-Responsive Homes for Boulder County
Colorado’s landscape and climate offer incredible design opportunities. We shape each project around site conditions—sun, views, privacy, wind, slope, and neighborhood character—to create a home that belongs exactly where it is.
From foothill lots in Boulder to established neighborhoods in Louisville, quiet streets in Lafayette, and hillside rebuilds in Superior, each site guides orientation, layout, and material choices.
Architecture that reflects your style
With lifestyle and site as the foundation, we translate your design preferences into an architectural expression that feels like you. From warm, modern homes in Boulder to clean, contemporary designs in Superior or transitional styles in Lafayette, your aesthetic shapes every detail.
Why Boulder County Homeowners Choose Us
Beautiful, buildable, comfortable Homes
Our combined expertise ensures that every home is not only elegant but grounded in smart construction and high-performance principles. When you work with our leadership team, you have their full attention every step of the way. Behind the scenes, our studio keeps things running smoothly, so you can focus on the exciting parts—watching your project take shape.
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Jesse got his start in architecture the old-fashioned way: on the jobsite, boots dusty and sleeves rolled up. Over 20 years later, that hands-on approach still drives how he designs homes—collaborating closely with clients, contractors, and tradespeople to turn challenges into practical, inventive, and deeply personal solutions.
Though accepted into Columbia University’s prestigious Master of Architecture program, Jesse stayed in Colorado to embrace the lifestyle he loves and dive into CU Denver’s design-build program. That choice set the trajectory for his award-winning career, including recognition for the Colorado Outward Bound School at the state, national, and international levels—and it’s where he met his wife, Jessica.
Jesse brings technical expertise, creative vision, and an eye for the little details that make each home feel one-of-a-kind.
-Licensed Architect, Colorado
-Passive House Certified (CPHT)
-Colorado Green Building Guild Member
-Passive House Network Member
-Passive House California Member
-Contributor to Building Dialogue Magazine(Colorado Real Estate Journal)
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Jessica has a talent for keeping projects running smoothly and people moving in the same direction—a skill she’s honed over nearly two decades in project management. Whether building new divisions from the ground up or coordinating diverse teams, she thrives on bringing order, clarity, and a touch of creativity to complex projects.
Her superpower is connecting the right people, processes, and details to make sure every project not only meets deadlines but also exceeds expectations. Jessica’s collaborative approach ensures that every space is thoughtfully designed, functional, and a joy to inhabit.
18 years in project management
Built and led new divisions within companies
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A true Midwest native, Louie grew up surrounded by lakes, forests, and the hum of construction sites—an early spark for his love of building and design. On every project, he enjoys checking in on progress during construction, making sure each detail comes together just right.
Louie brings a sense of joy and balance to the studio, whether it’s taking midday walks, chasing snow days in the mountains, or discovering the little moments that make a project—and a day—truly rewarding.
What We Create: Homes That Live Well
Our work goes beyond aesthetics. We design homes that support your lifestyle, respond to your site, and bring comfort and clarity to daily life.
You can expect:
Thoughtfully organized layouts that enhance the way you live
High-performance, climate-responsive design for Colorado’s environment
Architecture that feels rooted in Boulder County’s character and landscape
Beautiful, functional homes that stand the test of time
Clear communication at every stage, keeping you informed and confident
A well-documented design process that empowers you throughout the design and build
Whether we’re designing a foothills home in Boulder, a modern addition in Louisville, or a new build in Lafayette or Superior, our focus is the same: creating a home that feels effortless to live in.
Discover the path that turns your vision into a home designed for real life.