ARTFUL, RESILIENT DESIGN THAT EVOKES A SENSE OF AWE.
WHO WE ARE AT ARCH11, WE BELIEVE ARCHITECTURE IS A WILDLY SPECIFIC ART REVEALING MEANING BETWEEN SPACE, PLACE, AND PEOPLE.
The result of our work is threefold: spaces highly
We design materially rich spaces revealing a unique
connected to their site, artfully and exceptionally
understanding of people and their environment in
crafted, and good for the planet.
which no detail goes unattended.
Resiliency is implicit in good architecture. Our work
Over 30 years, Arch11 has delivered architectural
honors efficiency, durability, and craft. Through
projects across North America and beyond. The
resilient design, we create elevated works of art.
residential, commercial, and institutional works of our award-winning practice reflect our dedication to
At Arch11, our studio seamlessly blends creativity and high-performance design. Our process is grounded in discovery, collaboration, and teamwork from early ideation through occupancy.
design excellence at every scale.
VERGENCE HOUSE VERGENCE HOUSE DEMONSTRATES THAT SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND LUXURY CAN COEXIST. IT REFLECTS THE INTIMATE CONNECTION BETWEEN RESIDENTS AND THEIR SURROUNDINGS. This distinctive home offers a different way of
Craft is rigorously chased at various scales, from the
perceiving light, air, views, and making of place.
whole, to shadow lines in the siding, to the design of the bathroom sink and custom furniture.
The house is designed for a family of four and provides a sense of awe and belonging. The house supports rest,
The interior palette is cohesive, amplifying acoustic
work, and play while producing its power and protein
and visual calm. Bedrooms of unexpected proportion
through an advanced aquaculture system integrated
provide privacy, while the living room, stairs, and roof
into the lower level of the home.
deck connect exceptionally to nature and invite the spirit to soar.
Created to resemble stone-like origami, the home leverages the sun and the earth’s thermal mass to regulate temperature and power. The innovative form, a resolution of function and land use code, honors the historic neighborhood through massing, siting, and scale. Built to last centuries from limestone, basalt, and Accoya wood, the home presents an alternative typology to the making of place. It is less concerned with its physical neighbors than with the surrounding geography.
PROJECT DETAILS Type: Residence Size: 6,750 SF
LUDICA A MODERN, LIGHT-FILLED HOME DESIGNED AS A CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE ARCHITECTURAL FABRIC OF A NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE EXPANSIVE SPACE AND ABUNDANT LIGHT OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE. This home is both an art vessel and a light-filled
The patio, an extension of the kitchen, creates a perfect
sculpture, playfully demonstrating the intimate
place for hosting friends. A roof deck allows views in all
connection between art and architecture.
directions while providing a very private outdoor living space and outdoor bedroom.
On a tight urban lot, this house greets you with abundant, warm, natural light and views of the sky from every space while providing privacy within. The spaces host the owners’ modern and contemporary art collection. In a surprisingly spacious 4,600 SF, the home features four bedrooms, a chef’s kitchen, open living, and a magical, camera obscura lit room. The outdoor living space features a bocce ball court, landscaped gardens, roof deck and an inviting pool crafted from a shipping container.
PROJECT DETAILS Type: Residence Size: 4,600 SF
HOUSE 306 HOUSE 306 BEGAN AS A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE ADDITIVE QUALITIES OF FARMHOUSES. BIG HOUSE, SMALL HOUSE, BACK HOUSE BARN.
A typology more suited to a horizontal plane than
The house is connected to the out of doors at each
a mountain hillside. But applied to the hillside as
level. A custom, structural curtain wall in the living
distinct levels bonded together by two organizing walls.
room and bridge maximizes the glass to frame ratio leaving one with the sense of little to no barrier
Leading from the long drive to the entry door, these two converging walls align one to a significant mountain view. The volumes of the house vertically step with the hillside; an inversion of the horizontal farmhouse additions, but revealing the site topography. The organizing walls, built of local stone, reappear as one moves horizontally and vertically through the building, always grounding one back to their orientation to the mountain view.
PROJECT DETAILS Type: Residence Size: 4,600 SF
between themselves and nature.
PUMA RUN NESTLED IN TRANQUIL REPOSE, THIS MOUNTAIN HOME CREATES A SEAMLESS UNION WITH ITS NATURAL SURROUNDINGS.
At the end of a twisting mountain road, banked into a
Inside and out, spaces are woven and intertwined, a
south-facing hillside, sits a simple form: a steel-clad
trope that makes the house live larger than its
box gracefully eroded and open to awe-inspiring vistas.
2,575 SF. A generous entry porch offers shelter from westerly winds, views of the plains and lights of Denver
The unadorned plaster walls are a background for
beyond, and a peek into the two-story living space.
modern artworks and perfect foils for the hand-made wall tiles and artisan-built walnut
Day or night, this exceptional residence offers an
cabinetry. Through innovative design, the house defies
unparalleled chance to fully immerse yourself in nature.
its modest footprint and creates an impressive sense of spaciousness.
PROJECT DETAILS Type: Residence Size: 2,575 SF
HOUSE 59 THE ARCHITECTURAL ARRANGEMENT PRESENTS A SIMPLE INTERPLAY OF SHAPES AND FORMS WHERE THE SITE’S SIGNIFICANCE SURPASSES THAT OF THE ARCHITECTURE ITSELF. High in the Colorado foothills sits a quiet modernist
The upper volume is home to an open living, dining
home. The simplicity in form and finish create an
area, and primary suite. Where the outer side of the
environment where site takes precedence over form.
L shaped volume is solid and opaque, the inner is all glass, open to a roof terrace with view peaks. The
In a poetic sequence, a walkway passes by the
outdoor terrace provides space for gardening, games,
blackened steel upper volume, where a single
tricycle rides, and relaxing in the sun.
horizontal and vertical slot reveal a glimpse of the home’s interior and the snow-capped mountains beyond. A bridge crosses the sloping hillside below, leading to the entry door. The house design is a simple composition, an L shaped steel volume atop a square clad base reminiscent of Marcel Breuer’s New England stone houses. Both stone and steel tones are inspired by colors found in the trunks of the surrounding pines.
PROJECT DETAILS Type: Residence Size: 4,200 SF
6TH STREET TWO GENERATIVE IDEAS WEAVE TOGETHER TO CREATE THIS HOUSE: FIRST, THE BUILDING ENVELOPE LIMITS IMPOSED BY THE LOCAL ZONING CODE AND SECOND, AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CLIENT’S INTEREST IN BLURRING THE BOUNDARIES BETWEEN PUBLIC AREAS AND PRIVACY. The result is expressed in the house’s outward and
View sheds through the home from the street suggest
inward form, with a series of spaces folding and
life on view. The very nature of privacy in the world of
twisting, reorienting one from the established order
information trading becomes a generative concept.
of the street and gaining views of the nearby park and
Very private spaces (primary shower) are adjacent to
mountains.
and folded into public space like the main stairs.
The zinc-clad, folded form recalls origami. The folds
Inside the home, very public with very private spaces
in the envelope are expressed inside with revealed
are unexpectedly juxtaposed allowing glimpses from
creases in the plaster detailing highlighted by glass
each into the other. The unexpected placement of
panels washing daylight across wall surfaces, allowing
private function: the master suite hovering above the
glimpses of sky and full views of the nearby Flatirons
entry, and a glimpse into the master shower from the
formation.
home’s main stair, question normative notions of public and private.
The building morphology is determined by the relationship between two bars of space. One, grounded
This 3000-square-foot, four-bedroom home features a
and private, the other, not private, ungrounded, and
super-insulated building envelope which removes all
bent to orient to a southern mountain view. From
thermal bridging in the frame. Materials were selected
entry sequence through a structural forest, of lilting
based on durability, requiring low maintenance.
columns, to being underneath the volume of the space above, to passing through receding walls of glass, space overlaps space, raising the question of where the landscape ends and the building begins.
PROJECT DETAILS Type: Residence Size: 3,000 SF
LODGEPOLE RETREAT THE SIMPLE FORM OF THIS ROCKY MOUNTAIN NET-ZERO RETREAT IS A MODERN RESPONSE TO MT. MEEKER VIEWS, LOCAL WEATHER REALITIES, AND UTILITARIAN MINING STRUCTURES OF THE AREA. The site is a glacial moraine and alpine meadow at
Materials are anti-domestic: concrete, rusting steel,
the base of a majestic 13,000-foot mountain peak
and galvanized steel. The open-plan, glass-enclosed
in the adjoining national park. The house is sited to
great room offers framed views of the alpine setting
take advantage of peak views and solar orientation,
which provides a sense of living in the out-of-doors,
connecting its occupants to commanding views of the
while enjoying high-end interiors.
elk-filled meadow. All construction assemblies and materials are selected The bold, single plane shed roof efficiently manages the snowfall at 9000’ above sea level while serving as a platform for the 10kw photovoltaic system. The PV system works in concert with an electric boiler, an air-to-air heat exchanger, and LED lighting, to achieve net-zero energy use each year.
PROJECT DETAILS Type: Residence Size: 2,573 SF
or designed to meet the strictest fire-resistant codes.
MODERN VICTORIAN VICTORIAN HERITAGE SETS THE FOUNDATION FOR MINIMALIST EXPRESSION IN THIS CENTRAL OHIO HOUSE.
Working in a strict historic district, Arch11 restored the
The main floor, living area, dining space, and kitchen
exterior of this nineteenth century folk Victorian in
seamlessly blend and integrate with the landscape.
Granville, Ohio, while transforming the interior to a 21st-century modern minimalist aesthetic.
The allocation of the remaining spaces, including the primary bedroom, bathroom, wine cellar, office, and
Situated at the entrance of a liberal arts college, this
media room at the walk-out basement level, enrich the
project fulfills a multifunctional role. Serving as a guest
home’s inner sanctum and connection to the site.
house for visiting faculty, it offers a open, public floor plan for large gatherings and fundraising events.
Walking through the home one experiences the constrast of historic structure with modern
The light-infused home maintains the original footprint
intervention. The result is an artful expression of a
and building envelope, while a contrasting zinc-clad
passage of time.
modern addition visually connects the spaces to the adjacent ravine and allows natural light to permeate and illuminate the home.
PROJECT DETAILS Type: Residence Size: 2,975 SF
OGDEN STREET THIS CONTEMPORARY ADDITION TO A HISTORIC HOME IS AN ACT OF PRESERVATION AND INNOVATION.
The transformation of this home becomes a testament
The compartmentalized rooms of the original structure
to the harmonious coexistence of historical elements
contrast the openness of the primary suite addition.
and contemporary style.
The addition of solar thermal and photovoltaic panels effectively manage the home’s energy needs.
The design differentiates new from old while preserving the neighborhood’s historic scale. The addition formed as memory of the existing gambrel roof is repeated and displaced from the original structure. The interior remodel conceived as a meeting of the minimalist addition and its historic counterpart, with the overlapping space becoming an expanded Bulthaup kitchen. New areas establish a direct connection to the garden and the city beyond.
PROJECT DETAILS Type: Residence Size: 3,146 SF
CONNECTION TO PLACE OVER 30 YEARS, ARCH11 HAS DELIVERED HUNDREDS OF ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND BEYOND.
Our projects encompass a range of spaces, from
We take pride in integrating technology, site specifics,
single-family homes to coastal resorts, multi-family
client programs, and craft in our designs. Many of our
housing, workspaces for creatives, art galleries,
projects are published nationally and garner design and
restaurants, office buildings, commercial headquarters,
performance awards.
and institutions. Our work transcends geographic boundaries, is inspired Arch11 is recognized as a leader in design innovation,
by context, responsive to the environment, modern and
offering architectural, planning, and interior design
inextricably tied to place.
services. Our work reveals the subtleties of light, climate extremes, history, and topography.
ARCH11 IS COMMITTED TO STEWARDSHIP OF PLACE AND RESOURCES. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE, ADAPTIVE, AND EQUITABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT TO ENDURE THE EVER-CHANGING WORLD AROUND US. WE HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE DESIGNING TO HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDING STANDARDS: LEED, PASSIVEHOUSE, THE LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE, AND NET-ZERO ENERGY USE REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINTS AT A RANGE OF BUILDING SCALES.
WILD BEAR NATURE CENTER - Generates more energy than it consumes by prioritizing key sustainability features, including locally sourced materials and recycled or carbon-positive materials. - The building will be a carbon emission free structure utilizing passive energy efficient design strategies. - 50kw solar array. - Passive heating and cooling. - Recycled, fire resistant steel skin. - ICF foundation.
VERGENCE HOUSE - The 14 kW photovoltaic system integrated into the roof cladding powers the ground-based heat pumps achieving near net-zero energy use. - Rain screen cladding, insulation, air infiltration, weather-resistant barriers, and high-performance glazing to promote energy conservation. - Advanced aquaculture system. - Extensive Green Roof provides insulation and stormwater filtration.
SYNCLINE HOUSE - A net-zero building and first LEED Gold home in Boulder, CO. - Ground source heat pump. - Durable natural materials.
ARCHITECTURE IS A WILDLY SPECIFIC ARTFORM REVEALING MEANING BETWEEN SPACE, PLACE, AND PEOPLE.