The green architectural design process begins with careful consideration of earth, culture, and community. Over the course of 30 years working with clients locally and across the globe, we have refined an approach to collaborative modern design built on the values of inspiration, sustainability, community, and ecological responsibility. Through our work, our team of architects based in Boulder, Colorado and Managua, Nicaragua, strive to foster positive human relationships and a closer connection with nature.
We celebrate architecture's purpose of moving beyond function to uplift the human spirit. When design harmonizes land, light and climate with how people will live, work and play within the architecture, a sense of wonder emerges and life becomes an artful experience. Taking into account the social, economic and ecological context, we encourage dynamic, healthy communities through design.
We master plan for a balance of shared and private space that invites conviviality. Community involvement in the process ensures that all members are heard and honored.
We celebrate architecture's purpose of moving beyond function to uplift the human spirit. When design harmonizes land, light and climate with how people will live, work and play within the architecture, a sense of wonder emerges and life becomes an artful experience. Taking into account the social, economic and ecological context, we encourage dynamic, healthy communities through design.
We master plan for a balance of shared and private space that invites conviviality. Community involvement in the process ensures that all members are heard and honored.
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Our multicultural team of Boulder, Colorado-based and international architects is committed to contributing to the world through green architectural design, and is motivated by the desire to inspire and uplift the people we work with through fluid and kinesthetic experiences of space.
We know how essential great relationships are to successful design, and intentionally nurture upbeat, collaborative partnerships with our clients, consultants, contractors, and each other.
Founder and architect Dominique Gettliffe brings his deep architectural and construction expertise to bear on each of our projects.
We know how essential great relationships are to successful design, and intentionally nurture upbeat, collaborative partnerships with our clients, consultants, contractors, and each other.
Founder and architect Dominique Gettliffe brings his deep architectural and construction expertise to bear on each of our projects.
During the Resource Inventory and Feasibility Study steps, we identify the Client's desires as well as the regulations, budget, and geographical and cultural context that will inform the design.
Based on the information we gather, we create a set of guidelines and considerations to address during the design process.
An in-depth Site Analysis reveals site features, topography, wildlife, and vegetation, and built environment, as well as a breakdown of soil, wind, and climate data.
Existing structures and utilities on site are investigated.
Based on the information we gather, we create a set of guidelines and considerations to address during the design process.
An in-depth Site Analysis reveals site features, topography, wildlife, and vegetation, and built environment, as well as a breakdown of soil, wind, and climate data.
Existing structures and utilities on site are investigated.
The East Side Art Institute, located on the eastern side of Boulder, will support a vibrant community of artists (both emerging and established), students, and patrons.
Located within easy access from the cities of Louisville, Lafayette, Longmont, and Boulder, the East Side Art Institute will represent a significant expansion of art education options in the region for adults, university students, teenagers, and children, including accommodations and classes for those with special needs.
By creating a centralized hub and a place for one to exercise their artistic skills, the institute will also serve as a platform for increased national and international exposure and networking for its artists.
Located within easy access from the cities of Louisville, Lafayette, Longmont, and Boulder, the East Side Art Institute will represent a significant expansion of art education options in the region for adults, university students, teenagers, and children, including accommodations and classes for those with special needs.
By creating a centralized hub and a place for one to exercise their artistic skills, the institute will also serve as a platform for increased national and international exposure and networking for its artists.
This North Boulder home was originally a cottage built in 1956.
Over the decades, four disparate additions had been made, resulting in a space that felt confusing and disjointed.
The homeowners were in search of a solution that would unify the space and introduce functionality.
Additionally, the homeowners were committed to preserving their home by pursuing a remodeling process, rather than "scraping" the structure and building something new.
Our team at Gettliffe Architecture was able to collaborate with the homeowners to discover design solutions that resulted in a remodel that was both ecologically and economically sound.
Over the decades, four disparate additions had been made, resulting in a space that felt confusing and disjointed.
The homeowners were in search of a solution that would unify the space and introduce functionality.
Additionally, the homeowners were committed to preserving their home by pursuing a remodeling process, rather than "scraping" the structure and building something new.
Our team at Gettliffe Architecture was able to collaborate with the homeowners to discover design solutions that resulted in a remodel that was both ecologically and economically sound.
The Gettliffe Architecture Studio was designed to be an open, adaptable workspace with ease of flow between spaces and to receive an abundance of natural light.
A see through, rectilinear shelving system made of glass panels, steel posts and 25 foot long engineered wood beams as shelves, serves as a single partition to define various alcoves such as the meeting area, kitchenette, display corner and main work space.
Five sliding pin-up panels conceal supplies, printers, and filing systems from the work area.
A see through, rectilinear shelving system made of glass panels, steel posts and 25 foot long engineered wood beams as shelves, serves as a single partition to define various alcoves such as the meeting area, kitchenette, display corner and main work space.
Five sliding pin-up panels conceal supplies, printers, and filing systems from the work area.
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