Design Philosophy

Authentic (au-then-tic) — 1. of undisputed origin; genuine. 2. representing one’s true nature or beliefs.

My work begins with place. I study the climate, landscape, and history of the Rocky Mountain region, allowing these forces to shape each design. When a building feels inseparable from its site—impossible to imagine anywhere else—it achieves authenticity.

I seek clarity over complexity: simple forms, thoughtfully arranged, engaging their habitat with intention. Every plan is an exercise in restraint—shaping meaningful spaces with minimal means, creating an experience larger than the footprint that contains it.

I favor humble materials that weather naturally, borrowing from the language of local vernacular structures. Exposed structure often becomes a form of storytelling, revealing how the building stands and why it belongs.

My goal is always the same: to craft architecture that is rooted, honest, and unmistakably of its place.