Homeowners in West Highland’s Historic Wolff Place District brought ArcWest Architects in to design a rear addition, basement expansion, and complete interior remodel for their classic 1909 Denver Square home. Because the home is in one of Denver’s unique historic districts, the design process required landmark approval from the city, which ArcWest guided through to … Continued
ArcWest Architects worked with homeowners of this brick ranch home in Denver’s Sloan’s Lake to pop the top for more space and a completely new look. Currently under construction, the transformation is quite dramatic, as the home evolves from a single-story ranch into a two-story, contemporary Tudor. With the pop top second-level addition, the homeowners … Continued
ArcWest Architects is helping homeowners in Golden’s Lookout Mountain neighborhood gain more space and take advantage of the area’s beautiful natural views. To achieve these goals, ArcWest recommended adding a second story by popping the top on the existing 1972 ranch single-story home. Popping the top allows the homeowners to access dramatic, unobstructed views across … Continued
Homeowners in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood wanted to add a guest unit to their 4,760 urban lot, but also liked the idea of minimizing the garage for their single electric vehicle. ArcWest Architects designed a uniquely efficient and affordable new structure consisting of an 566 square-foot detached single car garage with shop space and bathroom, along … Continued
ArcWest Architects is helping homeowners dramatically transform their generic suburban home into a modern dwelling. The home sits atop a hill in Arvada with .66 acres of lot surrounding it. Thanks to its hilltop location, the home boasts stunning tree house views. This exciting project involves complete renovation of the entire 4,900 square-foot, three-level home, … Continued
ArcWest Architects designed an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for a unique lot on Tejon Street in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood, which is nearing construction completion. The existing home and lot have a Tejon street address, but none of the property’s lot lines abut an actual street. After corresponding with the City and County of Denver about … Continued
It’s a common dilemma for homeowners looking for more space. Do we move to a larger home or do we stay in the place we love and add more space somehow? For these homeowners, they decided to stay in their beloved 1900 historic brick bungalow in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood and achieve more space by going … Continued
This fabulous custom home designed by ArcWest Architects was a contender in Colorado Homes & Lifestyle Magazine’s 2020 Colorado Home of the Year. The homeowners chose this unique Bow Mar location to build their dream home after witnessing its incredible views overlooking the Pinehurst Country Club and 180° view of the Colorado Front Range offering … Continued
ArcWest Architects designed this new pool and pool house for homeowners in suburban Arvada. Unique design elements include a framed view of the distant mountains. The below 3D walkthrough shows the vision for the home and new structures.
An idyllic setting in Lakewood’s popular Applewood neighborhood is the perfect location for this custom-designed home by ArcWest Architects. The homeowners wanted a new, modern home that took advantage of surrounding views and a quiet, secluded site at the end of a cul-de-sac with gulch flowing nearby. The final 3,500 square foot home does all … Continued
An eclectic couple envisioned an urban oasis for a dilapidated corner of Denver’s transitional Cole/RiNo neighborhood and ArcWest Architects helped bring it to life with a unique custom design. Two neglected properties comprised the homeowners’ large, .22 acre lot – two abandoned 3-unit row houses dating from the 1880’s and one small 1-1/2 story, wood-framed … Continued
ArcWest Architects helped homeowners the North Park Hill Neighborhood realize their vision for a new custom, modern farmhouse residence. The design utilized the existing foundation with a new floor structural system, while the remainder of the home was demolished. The homeowners had a clear vision for the home style and interior layout. The intent was … Continued
ArcWest partner, Todd Heirls, has led the design of numerous self storage projects, including this one located in the Alameda Avenue commercial corridor in Lakewood, Colorado. The Alameda Self Storage project is a 3-story above-grade and 1-story below-grade internal air-conditioned self storage facility. Prior to re-development of this 1.1-acre site located on the commercial side … Continued
Homeowners in Lakewood’s Lochwood neighborhood sought a total renovation of their classic 1969 single-family suburban home and looked to ArcWest Architects for the design. An open floorplan, welcoming entry, and more expansive living spaces were top of mind for the owners. To accomplish their goals, ArcWest designed a complete interior and exterior renovation, as well … Continued
ArcWest Architects was hired to help revive an historic property in Englewood’s historic downtown, at 3400 South Broadway. Originally constructed in 1920 as a J.C. Penney department store and most recently a retail lighting showroom, the building has housed a variety of businesses. ArcWest client, BHS Properties, purchased the property, a large single story building … Continued
ArcWest Architects was hired to design a commercial redevelopment and addition for a 3rd location of the popular Denver eatery, Chop Shop. The new location in SoBo (South Broadway) joins the restaurant’s two existing locations in Lowry and on east Colfax. Chop Shop’s new SoBo location sits on a site previously occupied by a used … Continued
The Bent Barley Brewing Company tapped ArcWest’s brewery & bar expertise to design a new brewhouse in the Southlands Shopping Center in Aurora, CO. The project was a tenant retrofit of two existing spaces for a total of 3,367 square feet of floor space. The available space was divided into 1,252 sf for the brewhouse, … Continued
The homeowners of this 1909 Victorian house in West Highlands hired ArcWest to design an interior remodel for the front one-story portion of their home (the house also has a 2-story addition at the rear). The artistic couple both work from home, like to entertain, and wanted an open contemporary feel inside. The areas included … Continued
ArcWest Architects was hired to help homeowners in the Potter Highlands Historic District expand their historic Craftsman style home as well as add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) over the existing garage. ArcWest designed a new two story addition to the rear of the house which will provide a more open living space adjacent to the … Continued
Homeowners in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood hired ArcWest to design the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and garage to the rear of their property in the Potter Highlands Landmark District. In order to conform to the historic nature of the property and surrounding neighborhood, the ADU features brick detailing, roof lines, and dormers consistent with neighboring structures. … Continued
The owners of a vintage 1952 ranch home in Wheat Ridge hired ArcWest Architects to design a complete renovation and large addition with Mid-Mod and contemporary styling. This extreme makeover nearly doubled the size of the house and created a very open living concept, achieving the owners’ desire to see through the house from front … Continued
The team of ArcWest Architects and Recherche Interior Design was hired to design an indoor-outdoor space for a hip couple who likes to entertain in their modern Northfield Stapleton home. This project extended the homeowner’s living and entertaining space by creatively and efficiently leveraging a narrow side yard in this small, urban Northfield neighborhood lot. … Continued
ArcWest was hired to provide architectural design services for Pilothouse Brewing Company, a new local brewery and taproom that opened in Aurora in June 2018. The taproom and outdoor patio were designed with a nautical theme, drawing their design inspiration from the founder’s love of sailing and the sights of coastal New England, from Newport, Rhode Island … Continued
ArcWest Architects was hired by the owner of this single story Victorian home in West Highlands to design a second story addition (pop-top) and main floor remodel. The exterior features traditional Victorian architecture, complementing the original home’s features and maintaining consistency with surrounding houses. Key features inside the home include vaulted ceilings and an open stair design, … Continued
ArcWest Architects designed this custom dream home on a five acre, rare agricultural lot in unincorporated Jefferson County/West Arvada. The new 9,000 sf+ single story home is nestled into a hillside with full walk-out garden level below. Living areas at the upper level walk out to a heavy timber-covered patio. Garden level living areas walk out … Continued
ArcWest Architects was contracted to provide architectural design services for a new self storage facility, Pinnacle Point Self Storage, located outside of Charlotte, North Carolina in Mecklenburg County. The facility, which was completed and opened in late 2016, sits on 6.3 acre elevated site between an Interstate and a major commuter route, and features a … Continued
ArcWest Architects was contracted to provide architectural design and planning services for a new CubeSmart self storage facility, which opened in late 2017. The new facility is located in Northglenn at the intersection of 104th and York, along a major commuter route between the residential areas of Thornton and Northglenn. The three-story, 109,440 sf, climate controlled … Continued
ArcWest Architects was retained to design an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for homeowners in the Highlands/Berkeley part of Denver. The finished structure has 2 floors. The ground level floor contains a 2-car garage and shop area, entry to the dwelling unit, storage area and laundry room. On the second floor above is an apartment type space, including … Continued
ArcWest Architects was hired by New West Partners to design a new speculative luxury home in the Highlands Park neighborhood of Breckenridge. Located on Lot #3, the home sits high on the ridge near the end of Long Ridge Drive with spectacular distant views to the west and view of the golf course in the valley … Continued
Arcwest Architects was hired by Motorado, a used powersports equipment consignment shop, to provide an efficient, hip and slightly retro design for their new space in Lakewood. The company decided to move into the building next door since the lease on the existing space was coming to an end. Additionally, the space no longer fit their growing … Continued
ArcWest Architects tackled a highly unique request for a renovation and new addition to a Victorian home in Denver’s historic Potter Highlands Neighborhood. While the client takes great pride in her historic contributing house, the home’s interior needed a complete overhaul to make it more functional for her needs: a vertical space lofty enough to allow … Continued
ArcWest Architects worked with the owners of an historic home in Old Town Louisville, CO to design an interior and exterior renovation. The primary architectural scope of work included a porch renovation, complete remodel of the main bathroom, and conversion of an existing bedroom to living space. The overall design theme for the residential remodel follows … Continued
ArcWest Architects was contracted to design an addition and renovations to convert an older 60’s era vintage suburban home into a contemporary updated home. The completed project features an open kitchen, dining and living floor plan with three bedrooms flanking the family spaces. There is a private patio off the main entry, and common patio … Continued
ArcWest Architects provided the design for a remodel and rebuild that completely transformed a tiny, run down house into an elegant, 2-story Craftsman-styled home with all the modern amenities and more. The completed DU-area home is essentially brand new with two stories plus a fully finished basement. The main floor now boasts a large kitchen, … Continued
ArcWest Architects was contracted to design a complete pop top and back addition to an existing suburban style ranch home in the Montclair neighborhood of Denver. The finished product boasts modern styling and roomy living spaces, complete with all the amenities.
ArcWest Architects was retained to design this new single family home in Parker, Colorado. The home was designed to take advantage of tremendous views to the west of Rampart Range and Pikes Peak. The home design features a contemporary style with a touch of craftsman styling and incorporates a wrap-around porch along the Southwest corner … Continued
ArcWest Architects was hired by the long time resident of this beautiful 1929 Bungalow home in the Harkness Heights neighborhood to provide a cohesive design for their renovation and new addition. This site is zoned U-SU-C which limits the property development options on this site to one single family home, one detached garage, and one detached structure. … Continued
ArcWest Architects is working with S&S Development to design and engineer a new light industrial development in the Vista Pointe Business and Industrial Park in Broomfield, Colorado, Lot #7 (.846 acres) & Lot #8 (.936 acres). The multi-use commercial building, which is nearing completion, will have up to six individual tenant spaces totaling over 25,000 square feet. Each commercial space … Continued
ArcWest Architects provided architectural design, engineering coordination & permit documents for four new YouFit locations in the metropolitan Denver area (Aurora, Littleton, Thornton & Arvada). YouFit is an exercise and fitness club. Primary elements for the commercial tenant improvements of the existing unoccupied spaces included planning for: Main Reception Desk with registration stations Express Circuit Cardio Arena Open … Continued
ArcWest Architects worked with the owner of an existing office building in Thornton to provide architecture and interior design services to accommodate a new major tenant. The former USWEST/Qwest building at 12121 Grant Street was becoming the new home for Avaya, occupying the first 4 floors of this 8 story building. ArcWest was retained by Morgan Reed to … Continued
ArcWest Architects had the honor of working with Iain Chisholm and team to provide tenant improvements for DADA Art Bar, a new restaurant, bar and art gallery in an existing commercial “vanilla box” space. The client had very clear desires and expectations for the project. The core concept for the DADA Art Bar was to … Continued
ArcWest Architects provided concept development and rendering services for the planned improvements to this retail center situated at the north west corner of Cedar St. and S. Union Blvd. The primary goal for investigation and development of the proposed improvements is to increase pedestrian and vehicular curb appeal to attract and retain by both tenants … Continued
ArcWest Architects provided architectural engineering and Planning Department submission coordination services for the redevelopment of this 1.35 acre site and building situated at the north east corner of East Colfax Ave. and Moline Street. This project was funded in part by the Aurora Community Development Department and is part of the Colfax Mainstreet Overlay District. … Continued
Matchbox owners selected ArcWest Architects to provide planning, layout and design services for this new hip Larimer Street destination.
Skagit Valley Publishing’s main publication, The Skagit Valley Herald, previously occupied two separate buildings, thus splitting their editorial staff from the main building which contained both production and the remaining business functions. Both buildings were also at their maximum capacity and lacked the potential to expand laterally or vertically. A decision was made to relocate … Continued
Straus Newspapers, located in south central NY State owns and publishes a group of nine weekly community newspapers. All production and distribution is outsourced to a nearby commercial printer. This outsourcing allows Straus Newspapers to concentrate on growing their business and improving front end operations. Straus Newspapers utilized ArcWest Architects’ experience in the design and planning … Continued
ArcWest Architects was contracted to guide the design, engineering and construction administration for the interior remodel and equipment conversion for a portion of Jeppesen’s Print-on-Demand production facility. Jeppesen selected ArcWest Architects because of their print industry expertise. The facility has the environmental concerns of a data center, and the process flow requirements of a manufacturing facility. The environmental … Continued
Niron Depot & Niron Construction hired ArcWest Architects to provide design and construction documents for the new Niron Depot building at 1421 N Dayton St. This project was funded in part by the Aurora Community Development Department and is part of the Colfax Mainstreet Overlay District. The commercial design project provided exterior improvements, new signage, parking and ADA accessibility … Continued
Black Sky Brewery selected ArcWest Architects to provide planning, layout and brewery design services for this new local tap room. ArcWest helped Black Sky turn a former industrial dry cleaner space, located just south of the Santa Fe Arts district, into a favorite local hangout for beer, pizza, and music. The brewery’s design features a heavy metal … Continued
Former Future Brewing Company selected ArcWest Architects to provide planning, layout and brewery design services for this new brew house and tap room in “SoBo’s” Denver Antique District at 1290 South Broadway. The brewery design for this commercial redevelopment project incorporated a combination of innovative materials, adaptive re-use, and artistic elements. The result is a neighborhood and customer friendly … Continued
ArcWest Denver Architects teamed with Oiled Hinge Construction to provide a complete build-out and basement renovation of an existing 2,500 sf residential basement within a 7,000 sf home. When the home was constructed, the owners planned for the future build-out of the space by providing plenty of large windows and nine-foot floor to ceiling clearance. They … Continued
ArcWest Architects worked with developer, Vertical Partners of Colorado, LLC, to redevelop a neglected property in the popular Harkness Heights Neighborhood in NW Denver. This 1980’s home was out of character with the surrounding older brick bungalows and sat vacant for some time, which provided a residential redevelopment opportunity to take a contemporary approach. The developer’s … Continued
ArcWest Architects teamed with SVK Construction to design and build an outdoor living space for this contemporary Golden home. The existing porch was deteriorating and provided no sun shade which made the porch unusable during the summer months. The views from this deck look onto the HOA common space and in the distance North Table Rock … Continued
The owners of this turn of the century (1890) Victorian home in Denver’s historic Potter Highlands Neighborhood retained ArcWest, Denver architects to explore an historic renovation applicable for a front porch design. The clients wanted a front sitting patio or covered porch, a front door entry protected from the weather, and second story balcony accessed from … Continued
ArcWest Architects teamed with SVK Construction to expand and completely renovate a beautiful Denver Bungalow home. The owners appreciated the style of the existing house and wanted the new addition and exterior improvements to appear as though they were original. On the interior the home had some minor water damage and was generally worn. To correct … Continued
ArcWest Architects was hired to design a new hillside mountain home. The owners selected a challenging hillside site with a consistent 30 degree slope on City View Drive in Morrison, Colorado. This unique site provided the architect and structural engineer team the opportunity to design an elegant and simple structure with uninterrupted city and mountain views. The … Continued
ArcWest Architects was hired to design a new home in an old style. In this particular case the owners were not interested in a modern home in an old Denver neighborhood. They asked the question “Is a contemporary home really the most suitable style for a neighborhood that’s charm lies in the classic older Denver bungalows, Victorian, … Continued
ArcWest Architects was hired to design a contemporary mountain home to serve as a vacation retreat holiday destination. Located on the Keystone Golf Course, this home is nestled into an established community of luxury homes on smaller lots. This location has convenient access to golf course club amenities, the ski slopes, bike trails and village restaurants. … Continued
The Plimoth Restaurant selected ArcWest Architects to provide final design and construction documents for a redeveloped restaurant space. The final restaurant design provided a flexible dining area for 32 to 40 patrons with a clear view to the kitchen area, integrating the preparation of the cuisine with its consumption. The restaurant design is simple in its … Continued
Brik Restaurant and Wine Bar selected ArcWest Architects to provide final design and construction documents. NOTE: This restaurant is now permanently closed.
ArcWest Architects was retained by Ogilvie Properties to provide Architecture Services for landlord improvements to the shared common areas. Improvements included complete renovation of restrooms, showers and break room. New spaces provided included an exercise room and high end conference room. New courtyard conference room doors were incorporated into the design along with improved ADA accessibility. ArcWest Architects is the … Continued
ArcWest Architects was retained to provide Architecture / Engineering Services for a new proposed Sushi restaurant in Castle Rock. Project design, engineering work and preparation of Submittals to the Town of Castle Rock Planning and Building Departments are complete. ArcWest received (DRB) Design Review Board approval with a unanimous vote in support of the project. … Continued
Denver Architects, ArcWest Architects was retained to provide master planning and conceptual design for a multi story mixed use building designed to provide housing and support services to an under served population of low income individuals and mothers with children. The building was designed to provide two levels of underground parking, ground level retail, second … Continued
Denver Architects, ArcWest Architects was retained to provide Architecture / Engineering Services for the new Bradford Real Estate offices. This Commercial Redevelopment and Adaptive Reuse of a former residential home is a perfect location for one of NW Denver’s premier realtors. ArcWest Architects’ experience in both residential and commercial design creates a perfect match for this Highlands Neighborhood location. The Adaptive Reuse and … Continued
Americatus restaurant and market (formerly Amerigo Delicatus) selected ArcWest Architects to provide final design and construction documents for a tenant finish remodel for its new restaurant on Larimer St. in downtown Denver’s ballpark (RiNo) neighborhood. ArcWest Architects provided a complete scope of architectural and engineering services including preliminary planning, kitchen layouts, schematic design, engineering coordination and permit … Continued
The Bills Ranch Subdivision on the southeast edge of Frisco is an eclectic mix of homes dating back to the 1940’s. Very few of the older log style cabins remain. The existing homes are being upgraded or replaced with larger vacation homes. True North construction was selected as the contractor and the Chandlers hired ArcWest … Continued
ArcWest Architects was retained by Anne & Jessie Castro, the owners of Voodoo Hair Lounge in Boulder, to provide Architectural and Engineering services for the Commercial Redevelopment and Tenant Finish of 3,500 square feet. The single story building is located at 2100 Pearl Street. The relocation doubled the salon’s original size and provides an improved experience … Continued
The best Mexican restaurant in town, Patzcuaro’s, is a NW Denver tradition. ArcWest Architects was hired to renovate the building exterior and improve the entry of this turn of the century building. The existing building facade had a history of numerous modifications which were inconsistent with the building’s original architecture and also restricted customer visibility into and out … Continued
ArcWest Architects was retained to lead the design and engineering team for a new four bay vehicle storage and office facility in the mountain community of Kittredge, Colorado. This was the first Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) project for ArcWest and represents our continued use of economical manufactured building systems. This particular building was provided … Continued
ARCWEST ARCHITECTS was hired to assist the owners in realizing their dream of owning a new single family home in the popular urban Highlands LoHi Neighborhood. The Highlands LoHi Neighborhood is experiencing a boom in restaurant conversions and high end scrap-and-replace residential construction. Larger unique commercial spaces and homes are being renovated and many of … Continued
The owners of a beautiful late 1800’s home in the Quality Hill Historic District in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood hired ArcWest Architects to provide a cohesive design for their back yard spaces and manage the Landmark & Planning Department approval process. The existing three car garage that dated back to the 1930’s-40’s did not accommodate … Continued
ArcWest Architects was retained to provide Architecture / Design services for a complete renovation of the popular Buffalo Rose in downtown Golden, CO. The Buffalo Rose is a 19,000 sf music venue, event space, bar, restaurant, and social space at 12th and Washington in Golden, Colorado. The existing structure was built in 1859 and the site has housed numerous … Continued
ArcWest Architects, designed this modern home in the Potter Highlands Historic Neighborhood. The owners’ directive during the design process was a departure from their current home. “No gables” we were told. This provided ArcWest with the challenge of developing a design that meets the owners needs while satisfying the requirements of both the Denver Landmark Preservation and … Continued
The owners have lived at this residence since its construction in 1993. This Cherry Creek North neighborhood has changed significantly over the past 10 years and continues to do so. Most of the newer homes, including the owners’, have been constructed to maximize the allowed site square footage utilizing highly designed and landscaped decks, patios and … Continued
ArcWest Architects was contracted by Ogilvie Properties to design a 38,000 square foot rooftop patio at the company’s historic Ballpark building on Blake Street in downtown Denver. The patio will be used by the tenants for employ and client events. The location offers incredible views of the Rocky Mountains and the vibrant city center. Because of … Continued
ArcWest was hired by Ambli to provide architectural and engineering design services for a new Ambli DTC Restaurant in Belleview Station, a new mixed-use, walkable district in Southeast Denver. Ambli Restaurants DTC will occupy approximately 5,500 sf of prime first level commercial space in a mixed-use development building managed by the Holland Partner Group. The restaurant will have sidewalk … Continued
