Thoughtful architecture for people who value comfort, sustainability, and a collaborative process.

  • Modern wood-clad contemporary home with large windows, attached garage, landscaped front yard, and mature trees at sunset
  • Modern mountain home interior with a gray stone fireplace, panoramic windows, and a vase of flowers
  • Modern gray-shingled cabin with a yellow sofa in a sunlit forest clearing
  • Modern open-concept kitchen and dining area with dark blue cabinets, wood island, pendant lights, and mountain views
  • Modern mid-century brick-and-wood house with garage, landscaped garden, and trees in warm morning light
  • Modern sunlit living room with green tiled staircase, black wood-burning stove, built-in bookshelves, lounge chairs, and large windows overlooking trees
  • Modern dark-wood mountain home with a swimming pool, landscaped courtyard, and blooming pink tree in a misty forest setting
  • Modern lakeside cabin living room with exposed timber beams, fireplace, leather seating, dining table, and panoramic mountain lake views

Building or renovating a home is one of the most exciting journeys you’ll ever take, filled with meaning, complexity and a multitude of choices that will shape how you live for years to come. We are here as your architectural guide. We help you bring the vision to life with clarity around what’s possible, what it will cost, and where your investment matters most.

Let’s explore what your home could be.

Three adults reviewing documents together at a dining table in a bright home office.

Together, we’ll craft a thoughtful home in harmony with its surroundings. We design inspiring, high-performance homes that enhance your life through a balance of energy efficiency, comfort, and lasting craftsmanship. Along the way, we serve as your trusted partner and advocate, synthesizing feedback from engineers, builders, and specialists so the entire process feels effortless and clear.

Our goal is simple: to make sure you feel confident, supported, and inspired in creating a beautifully designed home you’ll cherish for decades to come.

Explore our approach
Boulder Modern High-performance Renovation

Lagom is a Swedish word meaning the right amount: “Not too little, not too much.” It is a philosophy of balance and intentionality that underpins the quality of life created in the Nordic countries.

In the context of architecture, this means carefully considering how resources are used, prioritizing enduring quality over excess, and ensuring each building feels grounded and connected to its surroundings. It is a philosophy rooted in awareness, moderation, and contentment.

For the practice, it means partnering with clients who understand how architecture enhances their lives and how craftsmanship, sustainability, and thoughtful execution form this architecture.

Ethos

Form: simple refined forms derived from careful exploration and iteration

Context: buildings that respond to their site and surroundings

Performance: shells and systems that foster efficiency, durability and comfort

Timeless: architecture and materiality that remains relevant and enduring through time

Honest: natural materials expressed simply, crafted carefully, and chosen to age with integrity

  • “I had total trust in Matthew. I knew that he wanted it to be the best product for us, and I also knew that he has a lot of pride in what he does. He would push on the details that made the house as amazing as it is. These were all details that individually you may never notice, but if you have 50 of those details in a house, the house just feels amazing.”

    Trevor G, homeowner

  • “Matthew thinks about your lifestyle holistically and comes up with ideas that you might not have thought of otherwise. He takes the time to understand how you use your home and what you hope the space will become over time. Rather than imposing a predetermined style, he connects those personal details to thoughtful design decisions that feel both practical and unexpected.”

    Jon W, homeowner

  • “He thinks about the bigger structural hurdles ahead of time. That kind of preparation makes a difference because it means potential complications are considered early, before they become expensive or disruptive problems. Matthew approaches the work with a clear understanding of how design ideas need to function in the real world, and he communicates those considerations in a way that helps everyone make better decisions.”

    Jesse S, Structural engineer

  • “I would describe him as thorough and thoughtful. He listens, but he will also challenge your ideas. He asks the right questions, pays attention to the details, and is willing to explain why a different approach might work better. The result is a process that feels collaborative, considered, and genuinely focused on creating the best possible outcome.”

    Martina B, homeowner

  • “Matthew integrates his real-world construction experience into his current role as architect. This is a tremendous asset from a contractor's perspective, and ensures that we have clear information through every phase of the project. His approach of having contractors involved early in the process creates a collaborative team that can impact the design and ensure we are hitting the targeted budget. His clear communication, team player attitude and dedication to craft help make each project a success”

    Ben L, General Contractor

Boulder Modern Architecture with pool, landscaped garden, pink flowering tree, and misty forest backdrop

custom

Boulder Modern house renovation with covered patio, landscaped garden, trees, and lawn at sunset

renovate

Concept Plan of a Passive House apartment community in Boulder Colorado with gardens, bike racks, benches, landscaping, and a children’s playground.

multi family + co-housing

Modern family cabin on Squam lake with a screened porch beside a lake, surrounded by birch and pine trees with mountains in the background

retreats

Aerial concept plan for Quince Cottages in Boulder, Colorado, showing four cottages, shared garden courtyard, native landscaping, rain gardens, community workshop, parking with EV chargers, and surrounding residential streets.

planning

You don’t need to have everything figured out to start a conversation. We are happy to have a one hour, no pressure, no strings attached conversation with clients who are exploring a project.

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