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.
DAVIS URBAN
Arch 11
Tres Birds Workshop
Alvarez Morris
Dokken Built
Renée Del Gaudio Architecture
Semple Brown Design
Studio B Architects
Tomecek Studio Architecture
4240 Architecture
a21
Charles Cunniffe Architects
hingeARCHITECTS
Meridian 105 Architecture
UNUM Collaborative
Vertical Arts Architecture
Cadence Studio
Entasis Group, Brian Ojala Architect
HQ Architects
LUBOWICKI ARCHITECTURE
Roth Sheppard Architects
Shape Architecture Studio
Studio Completiva
Davis Partnership Architects| Project | Architect fee | Share of construction |
|---|---|---|
| New custom home, 3,000 SF | $63,000 – $175,000 | 5–14% |
| Whole-house renovation, 2,000 SF | $48,000 – $146,000 | 8–23% |
| Addition, 600 SF | $19,500 – $57,000 | 7–21% |
| ADU or guest house, 700 SF | $19,000 – $56,000 | 7–19% |
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
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.
There are 28 residential architecture firms listed for the Denver area, of which 22 have offices in the city.
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.
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.
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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