Designworks Architecture has associates in Winters California as well as in Colorado. Our 30 year practice in architecture consists of a wide range of project types and scales that include residential, commercial and community planning. Whether it be traditional or modern architecture it will be executed with true craftsmanship. We seek to work with clients whose values align with our design principles.
Crafting spaces that respond the client, setting and climate is our passion. Known for our humanistic and environmental philosophy, we search for appropriate technologies that reduce energy needs and use renewable resources, with the goal of a healthy and sustainable future. We strive to create beautiful structures and landscapes which are well-crafted, economical, appropriate in their context, and provide a nurturing environment for the human spirit.
Crafting spaces that respond the client, setting and climate is our passion. Known for our humanistic and environmental philosophy, we search for appropriate technologies that reduce energy needs and use renewable resources, with the goal of a healthy and sustainable future. We strive to create beautiful structures and landscapes which are well-crafted, economical, appropriate in their context, and provide a nurturing environment for the human spirit.
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Sited in a large grassy slope, this house sits at the end of the spectacular Telluride box canyon.
With intimate views of Bridal Veil Falls surrounded by towering mountain peaks, the design challenge was to match the power of place.
The house is laid out much like one would walk the site, with rooms diagonally progressing up the slope from communal areas below to the home's private zones above.
These spaces are connected by a rising hallway that functions as a galleria.
This corridor acts to unify the individual spaces creating a sense of the whole, as well as becoming its own place for the display of art.
With intimate views of Bridal Veil Falls surrounded by towering mountain peaks, the design challenge was to match the power of place.
The house is laid out much like one would walk the site, with rooms diagonally progressing up the slope from communal areas below to the home's private zones above.
These spaces are connected by a rising hallway that functions as a galleria.
This corridor acts to unify the individual spaces creating a sense of the whole, as well as becoming its own place for the display of art.
This was a restoration / renovation after a fire badly damaged this historic Queen Anne style mansion.
Special care was given to ensure the details were historically accurate.
An interior renovation that focused on preserving the traditional feel and detailing of the house while modernizing the living spaces for how we live in todays world.
Interior Renovation of an old school house into a residence.
The scope consisted of removing the existing entry vestibule (pictured above) and designing an entry portico appropriate to the style and scale of the primary structure.
Special care was given to ensure the details were historically accurate.
An interior renovation that focused on preserving the traditional feel and detailing of the house while modernizing the living spaces for how we live in todays world.
Interior Renovation of an old school house into a residence.
The scope consisted of removing the existing entry vestibule (pictured above) and designing an entry portico appropriate to the style and scale of the primary structure.
A 'Dargah' is a special place, only the resting places of the mortal remains of illumianated souls, which become sacred shrines can be called a dargah.
It literally means 'dar'---doorway, 'gah'---place.
This Dargah for Sufi Ahmed Murad Chisti, Murshid S.A.M.The Dargah for Sufi Ahmed Murad Chisti, Murshid S.A.M. was crafted using principals of sacred geometry.
Sacred Geometry is the contemplative study of form.
Its goal is to render from geometrical constructions the underlying principles active in the creative process of the Divine.
It literally means 'dar'---doorway, 'gah'---place.
This Dargah for Sufi Ahmed Murad Chisti, Murshid S.A.M.The Dargah for Sufi Ahmed Murad Chisti, Murshid S.A.M. was crafted using principals of sacred geometry.
Sacred Geometry is the contemplative study of form.
Its goal is to render from geometrical constructions the underlying principles active in the creative process of the Divine.
This serene low-impact off-grid cabin has just 310 square feet of living space, consisting of a one room open-plan layout with bathroom and sleeping loft over a boat storage area.
The purposeful and understated use of interior space as well as the thoughtful placement of windows and doors createa strong connection to the forest and ocean views beyond, enhancing the sense of spaciousness that belies its size.
The interior flows to a 400 square foot deck, expanding the living space and providing ample opportunities for outdoor living activities, including overflow accommodation in tents.
The purposeful and understated use of interior space as well as the thoughtful placement of windows and doors createa strong connection to the forest and ocean views beyond, enhancing the sense of spaciousness that belies its size.
The interior flows to a 400 square foot deck, expanding the living space and providing ample opportunities for outdoor living activities, including overflow accommodation in tents.
Eric Doud is an architect, planner and educator who has been in practice for over 35 years.
During that time he has been involved in a wide range of projects from individual residences to large-scale community design.
Throughout his work a respect for the natural setting is a common value.
This is crafted into form by the use of natural materials, response to the seasonal variations and a recognition of the underlying sacred structure of form.
His interests include how the built form can inform, from our daily rituals at a personal scale to communal religious structures.
During that time he has been involved in a wide range of projects from individual residences to large-scale community design.
Throughout his work a respect for the natural setting is a common value.
This is crafted into form by the use of natural materials, response to the seasonal variations and a recognition of the underlying sacred structure of form.
His interests include how the built form can inform, from our daily rituals at a personal scale to communal religious structures.
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