Residential Architect in Denver, Colorado
Intentional Architecture designs custom homes, additions, and high-performance renovations across Denver, built around the way you live. We work in the city's established neighborhoods, Hilltop, Park Hill, Wash Park, Country Club, Berkeley, and Sloan's Lake, and across the metro. We design inside and out, so the home feels effortless to live in and performs for the long term. Led by Jesse Ledin, NCARB-credentialed, members of the Passive House Institute and the Colorado Green Building Guild.
Custom Home Design in DENVER
A Denver custom home has its own dynamics: narrow lots in dense neighborhoods, zoning that shapes what you can build, historic districts in places like Country Club and Park Hill, and a permitting path worth knowing in advance. We guide you through all of it, balancing the design you want with the practical realities of the lot and the city.
Passive House and High-Performance Design in Denver
Denver's climate makes a strong case for high-performance design: cold winters, hot dry summers, and intense sun. A well-built envelope, the right mechanical approach, and careful window selection mean a home that stays comfortable year-round and costs less to run. See the Chester Residence and Sundial House.
Renovations and Additions in Denver
Adding on in Denver's mature neighborhoods takes care, whether it's a bungalow expansion in Park Hill or a second story in Wash Park: respecting the streetscape, working within historic guidelines, and improving performance while you are at it. We design additions that feel original to the home.
ADU Design in Denver
Denver's ADU rules have expanded, which opens real options for family space, a guest suite, or rental income. We help you understand what is allowed on your lot and design a unit that fits the property and the way you will use it.
How We Work With Denver Homeowners
Clear, collaborative, and intentional from the first conversation. We know the Denver permitting path and the builders who do good work here, and our studio in Lafayette is a straightforward drive to the city. It starts with a 30-minute introductory call, no pressure, no commitment.
DENVER Architect FAQs
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Fees generally run 6% to 12% of construction cost. We tailor the number to your project on the first call.
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Two to three years from first call to move-in. We give you a realistic schedule for your project up front.
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For most ADUs, yes. Design review, access, and energy code all benefit from architect involvement, especially on detached units.
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Yes. We design high-performance and Passive House homes across the Front Range, including the Chester Residence and Sundial House.
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Hilltop, Park Hill, Wash Park, Country Club, Cherry Creek, Berkeley, Sloan's Lake, and across the metro, plus the foothills to the west.
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Yes. We collaborate with your builder, or recommend one if you need a referral.
Start a Project in Denver
Planning a custom home, renovation, or ADU in Denver? Let's talk. We respond within one business day.