Residential architects in Denver

28 firms · 77 projects

This page presents a curated directory of 28 residential architecture firms serving the Denver, Colorado area, with 22 firms based in the city itself. A total of 83 published projects are included, illustrating a strong tendency toward modern and contemporary styles, with a notable presence of minimalist and rustic modern approaches. The project locations span beyond Denver, including Boulder, Steamboat Springs, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Winter Park, and Twin Lakes. Example firms featured include DAVIS URBAN, Arch 11, Tres Birds Workshop, Alvarez Morris, and Dokken Built. Published projects date from 2001 to 2025, offering a cross-section of recent residential architecture in the region.

Single-story modern house with large windows, stone and wood exterior, surrounded by trees and native landscaping under a cloudy sky.
Cherry ResidenceSemple Brown Design — Denver

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Ordered by published work
Project by DAVIS URBANDAVIS URBAN9 projectsBased in Denver · modern, contemporaryProject by Arch 11Arch 115 projectsBased in BoulderProject by Tres Birds WorkshopTres Birds Workshop5 projectsBased in Denver · modern, contemporaryProject by Alvarez MorrisAlvarez Morris4 projectsBased in Denver · modern, contemporaryProject by Dokken BuiltDokken Built4 projectsBased in Denver · modern, contemporaryProject by Renée Del Gaudio ArchitectureRenée Del Gaudio Architecture4 projectsBased in Boulder · contemporary, modernProject by Semple Brown DesignSemple Brown Design4 projectsBased in Denver · modern, contemporaryProject by Studio B ArchitectsStudio B Architects4 projectsmodern, contemporaryProject by Tomecek Studio ArchitectureTomecek Studio Architecture4 projectsBased in Denver · modern, minimalistProject by 4240 Architecture4240 Architecture3 projectsBased in Denver · modern, contemporaryProject by a21a213 projectsBased in Denver · modernProject by Charles Cunniffe ArchitectsCharles Cunniffe Architects3 projectsmodern, contemporaryProject by hingeARCHITECTShingeARCHITECTS3 projectscontemporary, modernProject by Meridian 105 ArchitectureMeridian 105 Architecture3 projectsBased in Denver · modern, minimalistProject by UNUM CollaborativeUNUM Collaborative3 projectsBased in Denver · contemporary, modernProject by Vertical Arts ArchitectureVertical Arts Architecture3 projectstraditional, contemporaryProject by Cadence StudioCadence Studio2 projectsBased in Denver · contemporary, midcentury modernProject by Entasis Group, Brian Ojala ArchitectEntasis Group, Brian Ojala Architect2 projectsBased in Denver · modern, contemporaryProject by HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects2 projectsBased in Denver · traditional, transitionalProject by LUBOWICKI ARCHITECTURELUBOWICKI ARCHITECTURE2 projectsBased in Denver · contemporary, modernProject by Roth Sheppard ArchitectsRoth Sheppard Architects2 projectsBased in Denver · traditional, contemporaryProject by Shape Architecture StudioShape Architecture Studio2 projectsBased in Denver · modern, contemporaryProject by Studio CompletivaStudio Completiva2 projectsBased in Denver · modernProject by Davis Partnership ArchitectsDavis Partnership Architects1 projectBased in Denver · rustic modern, traditional

Homes in Denver

What architects cost in Denver

Full services · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
ProjectArchitect feeShare of construction
New custom home, 3,000 SF$63,000 – $175,0005–14%
Whole-house renovation, 2,000 SF$48,000 – $146,0008–23%
Addition, 600 SF$19,500 – $57,0007–21%
ADU or guest house, 700 SF$19,000 – $56,0007–19%

Local architect wages from BLS (May 2025); new-home construction runs about $204 per SF in this part of the country (Census). Consultants such as structural engineers are extra. Full breakdown of architect fees in Denver → · Cost out your own project

Hiring an architect in Denver

How much does an architect cost in Denver?

For a 3,000 SF custom new home in the Denver area, full architectural services typically run $63,000 – $175,000, about 5–14% of construction cost. A 2,000 SF whole-house renovation typically runs $48,000 – $146,000. Estimates come from the Architects List cost tool, built on local BLS wage data and Census construction costs; engineers and other consultants are billed separately.

How many residential architects are listed in Denver?

There are 28 residential architecture firms listed for the Denver area, of which 22 have offices in the city.

What styles are common in Denver homes on Architects List?

Modern design appears in 90% of tagged projects, while 51% feature contemporary styles. Minimalist and rustic modern styles are also present, representing 18% and 16% of projects, respectively.

What does new home construction cost in the Denver area?

The median cost for new home construction in the Denver area is $204 per square foot, according to the US Census Survey of Construction for the Mountain census division for 2026.

How do I choose a residential architect in Denver?

Reviewing the published projects for factors such as style, scale, and project location can help identify architects whose work aligns with a specific vision. The directory provides information on each listed firm and examples of their completed projects.

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