Our Latest Architecture Projects

A Glimpse into Our Latest Projects –
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At Collective Design, we’re excited to showcase some of our upcoming architecture projects, each reflecting our commitment to innovative design and personalized craftsmanship. We believe every home is unique, and we truly enjoy collaborating with clients to transform their visions into extraordinary living spaces that resonate with their lifestyles and aspirations. Here are highlights from some of our recent projects, each distinct in approach and execution.

Blue River: Peak Perfection

Nestled at the base of one of Colorado’s majestic 14’ers, our clients had a keen eye for warmth and style. The design seamlessly integrates an open concept that maximizes space, featuring a double kitchen island and expansive entertaining areas. A neutral palette with intriguing details, including exquisite metalwork and a stunning staircase, defines the aesthetic while blending functionality with personal style.

It’s rare when you and your spouse share the exact same taste. It’s even rarer to find an architect who not only understands your desires but also shares your vision and style.

~ Chris Miller, Homeowner
~ Chris Miller, Homeowner

Copper Mountain: Modern Mountain Living

This home at the base of Copper Mountain ski resort represents the epitome of modern mountain living. Embracing an innovative upside-down L design on a compact lot, this three-story marvel integrates ski-in, ski-out accessibility with expansive glass and TNG (tongue and groove) finishes. Cedar accents complement the natural environment, while a monumental fireplace becomes a fabulous focal point. 

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What I love about this home is its clever design—it’s shaped like an upside-down L, which really makes the most of the lot.

~ Josh Mazar, Architect
~ Josh Mazar, Architect

Breckenridge: Embracing Serenity

This home is perfectly positioned to capture panoramic mountain views, with the great room and primary bedroom overlooking a serene, untouched mountain valley. We designed this space to prioritize these breathtaking vistas, featuring extensive glass walls that seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor living areas. Stone accents and ample deck and patio spaces further enhance your connection with the natural surroundings, creating your perfect Colorado retreat.

The highlight of this home is its stunning views and prime location. The great room and primary bedroom overlook mountain ranges and valleys, emphasizing indoor-outdoor living with extensive glass and spacious outdoor areas.

~ Josh Mazar, Architect
~ Josh Mazar, Architect

Steamboat: Elevated Elegance

We pushed the architectural boundaries with a modern design that harmonizes with the surrounding topography. Innovative features include a rotated second floor with cantilevered ends, creating a floating effect that enhances panoramic views. The integration of 36 inches of glass on both sides amplifies natural light and scenery, while an open floor plan and mono-pitch roof exemplify contemporary sophistication.

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Steamboat

This home truly pushes the envelope by utilizing topography to conceal the garage and employing cantilevers on both ends to create the visual illusion that it is floating.

~ Josh Mazar, Architect
~ Josh Mazar, Architect

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Integrated Approach

INTEGRATED APPROACH

AS SEEN IN Mountain Living March/April 2024 

Collective Design teams up with Pinnacle Mountain Homes to define a world-class approach to building luxury mountain homes. The talented professionals at Collective Design hold a unique approach to the collaborative process of home building. We sat down to chat with them about how their integrated approach adds up to a world- class final product and an all-around exceptional experience for clients.

What does it mean to take an integrated approach? An integrated approach to home building boils down to assembling the right team from a project’s inception through to its completion. This involves selecting architects, interior designers, and builders prior to the project’s start, who then work collectively throughout the project, integrating their thought processes, planning, and execution. Collective Design has been utilizing this approach with the renowned builder Pinnacle Mountain Homes for nearly a decade to construct award-winning homes.

How does this approach impact the final product? Excellent design is encompassing, and the same applies to construction. The end product is always superior when we consider the overall picture rather than each individual component. With an integrated approach, builders can provide practical construction insights to architects. Designers can adjust fixed finishes before ordering. At the project’s conclusion, everyone can step back and appreciate how their combined expertise created a home that is more than the sum of its parts.

And how does this contribute to a superior client experience? Apart from the aesthetically pleasing and functional end product, the practical benefits to the client throughout the process are immense. An integrated approach eliminates the compartmentalization often seen in many construction projects. By fostering a deep understanding of each other’s processes, architecture, construction, and design can collaborate to manage budgets and schedules, resulting in significant savings of both time and money for the client.

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Cultural Fusion in Design

Cultural Fusion in Design: The Influences that Inform Collective Design

Design is a universal language, and much like any language, it evolves through a rich tapestry of influence, dialects, and cultural expressions. For the team at Collective Design, a leading interior design and architecture firm, the foundation of our work lies in the intricate interplay of cultural elements. Firmly rooted in the belief that design is a reflection of society, we create spaces that not only stand the test of time but also resonate with the community they’re built for. This blog post is an exploration of how Collective Design seamlessly integrates a myriad of cultural influences into our projects, creating a sophisticated melange that encapsulates the essence of place and history.

Mining of the American West: Rustic Roots and Industrial Elegance

The history of the American West is a story of raw adventure, resourcefulness, and unyielding spirit. It’s little wonder how it captures the imagination of designers at Collective Design. The conversation begins with mining towns, each an architectural mosaic of Victorian opulence and industrial pragmatism.

Collective Design’s projects nestled in these ski town communities pay tribute to the mining era through distinct design choices. Copper accents and reclaimed wood nod to the industry’s craftsmanship, while expansive windows bathe interiors in natural light, reminiscent of the grandeur miners discovered in their stark, mountainous landscape. Collective revitalizes and remixes these historical themes, infusing them with modern luxury. The result is an experience that grounds visitors in a strong sense of place while elevating the environment to contemporary standards of comfort and style.

As an example, a recent project in Breckenridge, Colorado took inspiration from the state’s silver mines. Textures and materials in the design mirrored the rugged landscapes and the resilience of those who shaped them. It’s a reminder that even the most utilitarian of spaces can be a canvas for flourishes of beauty and meaning.

Scandinavian Modern: Crafting Timelessness Through Simplicity

In stark contrast to the rough-hewn aesthetics of the West lies the clean elegance of Scandinavian Modern design. This concept prides itself on ‘form follows function’, creating spaces that are clean, open, and filled with light. Scandinavian influence has been especially impactful in the ‘less is more’ ethos that characterizes modern design.

At Collective Design, the Scandinavian spirit is celebrated for its promotion of functionality without sacrificing beauty. The focus on craftsmanship and natural materials speaks to a deeper connection between the design and the surrounding environment – something Collective incorporates into their very foundation.

One such project in the heart of Keystone, CO hails the principles of Nordic design – restraint, simplicity, and a connection to nature. The space exudes a serene quality, with soft textures and a muted color palette fostering an atmosphere of calm. Large, open-plan layouts interconnected with the outdoor elements create a sense of unity with nature, a foundational element of Scandinavian design philosophy.

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Koepke-kitchen-dining

Old Money Traditional: Elegance with a Sense of Heritage

Old Money Traditional design is characterized by its timeless appeal, evoking a sense of heritage and understated luxury reminiscent of historical estates and long-standing institutions. This design trend draws on classic elements from European aristocracy, like rich wood paneling, ornate architectural details, and heirloom furniture pieces that tell a story of lineage and legacy.

As 2024 unfolds, the allure of Old Money Traditional design is witnessing a notable revival, championed by those who seek a connection to the past’s elegance amid contemporary life’s frenetic pace. This resurgence is not just about replicating a historical aesthetic but about curating an environment that embodies stability, sophistication, and time-honored values. In an era where digital and transient trends dominate, the Old Money ethos offers a sanctuary of permanence, showcasing that quality and tradition can coexist within modern settings.

The design team at Collective Design taps into Old Money Traditional by carefully selecting antique pieces and coupling them with high-quality materials that age gracefully over time. The aim is to create spaces that look as if they have been curated over generations, rather than hastily assembled. This Collective project in a rural ski town, features custom millwork, elegant moldings, and a collection of classical art to convey a sense of sophistication and history.

In Conclusion: The Enduring Legacy of Collective Design

Cultural fusion in design is a powerful agent, capable of forging new connections and rekindling old ones. Collective Design’s approach to interior design and architecture stands as an exemplar of this potential, creating spaces that are not just passive backdrops to life but are active participants in the cultural conversation.

By journeying through the rich cultural influences that inform our work, we discover more than just beautiful spaces. We unearth narratives of resilience, of simplicity, of hedonism, and of progress. And in doing so, we are invited to reimagine these spaces not as isolated islands but as nodes in a vast, interconnected web of human experience.

For potential clients seeking not just a structure, but a living testament to the ethos and spirit of a locale, Collective Design presents a compelling narrative. With each project, they weave a tale that honors the past, celebrates the present, and prepares for the future, all in the language of design.

Recognizing Resort Living at its Finest

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Celebrating Resort Living at it’s Finest

We are thrilled to announce that the Nov/Dec issue of Colorado Homes and Lifestyles Magazine features our uniquely modern Keystone residence on its cover and in a detailed editorial. We are excited to share the unique architecture and design of this beautiful property that sits mere steps from the base of one of Colorado’s great ski resorts.

The home was designed by Collective Design’s Architect Zane Levin, Architectural Manager Tyler Mikolajczak, and Senior Designer Nicole Bruno who were tasked with creating a modern, durable, and inviting  home that celebrated the area’s local mining heritage while also providing a personalized living space. The result was a stunning Mountain-Modern residence built by Pinnacle Mountain Homes featuring sleek lines, neutral backgrounds, and warm, natural wood accents.

One of the most striking features of the Keystone residence is the expansive windows that provide breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The architects strategically placed the windows to frame views of the nearby ski resort and down-valley vistas of Buffalo Mountain, allowing its residents to enjoy the beauty of the Colorado outdoors from every corner of their home.

This home stands out for its sleek take on the mountain modern genre, redefining what a mountain home can look like. We are immensely proud to have had the opportunity to design and build it, and we hope anyone looking for a unique mountain home will be inspired by its design and functionality. Thank you, Colorado Homes and Lifestyles, for featuring this project and shining a spotlight on the incredible work of Pinnacle Mountain Homes and Collective Design. You can read more about this home in the full editorial at the link below.

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When to Hire an Architect

When to Hire an Architect

Maybe you’re finally planning to build your dream house, or you already own an existing home that you’re eager to update. At Collective Design, our team does so much more than simply sketch and plan out homes. They are the architects of experience.  You are the heart of every home we touch.

So, when is the right time to hire one of our architects? Below are some instances where we’ve got your back!

You want to build a custom home or remodel your existing home.

Our biggest inspiration for each project is YOU! When working with us, we’ll collaborate with you on creating a design that meets your family’s specific needs and lifestyle— ensuring it is both functional and beautiful. We’re passionate about good design and will bring creative ideas to the table when it comes to materials and finishes used in your home. Whether you start the process knowing exactly what you do want, or simply knowing what you don’t want, we will construct those thoughts and ideas into a reality.

You want/need to think outside of the box.

Want to capture more sunrises and sunsets? No idea where to start? We love a good challenge and have an eye for seeing things that others might miss. Maybe you’ve got some tricky features in your home that you need to work around or odd characteristics regarding the land you’re building on. We’re able to navigate a range of challenges with creative, elegant solutions that will make those once-tough spots or unique ideas seem thoughtful and effortless in the final product.

You need to maximize your space.

Who doesn’t love plenty of storage and closet space, plus an extra nook here and there? So, you’ve got a limited amount of space for your project—perhaps in square footage or available space within the land you’re building on— we’ll help you optimize that and ensure we squeeze out every bit of room we can for the lifestyle you live. We’re experienced in space-saving solutions and can create a layout that maximizes the available square footage and guarantees that things flow well from room to room based on the needs of your family.

You want to make your project to be more energy efficient.

There are so many more options today when it comes to making a home truly energy efficient. We can help you take that efficiency to the next level. Thinking beyond the traditional ways to conserve energy, we’ll make sure to incorporate sustainable materials and features into your project, such as solar panels, green roofs, geothermal heating systems and so much more!

You want to add value to your property.

Long after your project is complete, we want your family and future ones to love where you live! A home’s longevity and timelessness often correspond to its future value down the road. We design spaces that are enduring, functional, and well thought out, which will increase your home’s long-term value. While these are all characteristics that you’ll love about your home while living there, future buyers and renters will also take note, meaning that your home will likely rent or sell more quickly and for more money when the time comes.

Long-lasting and timeless spaces are the result of good planning and forethought. We love collaborating with you to bring your vision to life with expertise and creativity—not to mention preserving both your sanity and money throughout the process of a renovation or new build. So, if you’re considering a future project, give yourself a leg up and get in touch with us to create the space you’ve dreamed of!

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Building a Dream Home in the Mountains

Building a Dream Home in the Mountains with Pinnacle Mountain Homes and Collective Design

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For Mack, Laura, and their budding family, the idea of leaving the hustle and bustle of Denver and moving to the mountains of Summit County was a dream they had long held in the back of their minds. The beauty of the mountains, the fresh air, and the proximity to skiing were all enticing reasons to make the move. After owning land in Keystone for almost a decade, the time was right to build the mountain home they always wanted. However, managing different companies across architecture, construction, and interior design in a small mountain town can be a daunting task. That’s why Mack and Laura decided to team up with Pinnacle Mountain Homes and Collective Design after encountering their award winning work at the Parade of Homes. They were drawn to the integrated approach combining architecture, construction, and design as they thought about what it would take to make their mountain dream home a reality.

The Family’s Vision

As Laura tells it, the family had a vague vision for their dream home. They knew what they didnt want more than what they did. They didn’t want the same old log cabin style home that had come to define ski town architecture in the last several decades. They wanted a rustic yet modern home that celebrated the local mining history with unique finishes, plenty of natural light, and breathtaking views of the mountains.

Architectual Manager, Tyler Mikolajczak and Interior Designer, Nicole Bruno of Collective Design worked closely with the family to shape that vague vision into a design and plan that Mack and Laura were in love with. Senior Designer Nicole Bruno described the style like this:

“The aesthetic that arose from the clients’ personal style, desire to highlight their proximity to Keystone resort, and the history of Keystone as an old mining town manifested in a mountain modern design style with an industrial vibe. The style incorporates classic elements of the style like wood beams and warm spaces, but departs from it with the lighter monochromatic wood tones, all black accents and a metal fireplace, instead of the same barnwood and heavy stone fireplaces you often see in mountain homes.” – Nicole

Keystone’s rich mining history dates back to the late 1800s. The area was known for its silver, lead, and zinc deposits, and mining operations were a major economic driver for the region until the ski resorts took over in the late 20th century. From an aesthetic perspective, this history drove the inclusion of elements such as a core-10 steel fireplace to emmulate the rusted metal ore chutes of the old mine and a piece of black granite with golden orange veins to act as the centerpiece of a unique wet bar.

As the mining history blended with the beauty of skiing keystone mountain, so to did the design of the home. “It was important to us to orient the house to capitalize on how close we are to the mountain.” says Laura. So, the design included a ski locker for easy resort access and a hot tub and patio with what some might consider the best views in the county of Keystone Mountain.

With a vision in mind, the Collective Design team moved seamlessly into construction as Pinnacle Mountain Homes began the build.

The Building Process

As the idea of building the home came to fruition, Mack and Laura initially thought to make the home a mountain retreat while keeping their home base in Denver. However, through the building process, they decided Summit County was the perfect place to raise two young children while enjoying everything the mountain lifestyle has to offer. So, what started as a part-time retreat and vacation rental turned into a full-time residence.

Building a full-time residence in the mountains of the quality that Pinnacle provides comes with its own set of challenges. It is at this junction between concept and execution that the benefits of having architecture, interior design, and construction under one roof become most evident. The design is seamlessly translated to construction as Pinnacle Mountain Homes and Collective Design put their purpose, to Enhance the Lives of Others, before anything else.

Through the building process, that meant that Mack and Laura received weekly updates on every phase of the build so that they could make decisions with plenty of time and feel comfortable with the building process of their home as it progressed from the initial design to the final touches.

“Having the design team tightly integrated with the construction team meant that we were looking at design decisions well ahead of when the construction team was working on them. No design decisions felt rushed at all.” — Laura

The End Result

The journey from vision to reality can be a long one when building a home of this magnitude and quality. As Laura puts it, “At various points throughout the building process, you walk in and it still doesn’t feel real, but ultimately, we love the house!” After months of hard work, Mack and Laura’s dream home was finally complete.

Natural light floods the home, highlighting the craftsmanship and attention to detail. The vague vision Mack and Laura started with had arrived in its final form as a mountain dream home where they could raise their family in close proximity to the skiing, community, and natural beauty they had come to love.

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Reclaimed Retreat

RECLAIMED RETREAT

It’s not often that a homeowner has a definitive vision for their vacation getaway, but right off the bat a Alabama-based couple knew exactly what they wanted for their rustic Breckenridge build. With the help of Nicole Bruno, Senior Designer at Collective Design, their main priority was to ensure that the home had as little vis-ible drywall as possible. First step—bring in Hank Chapell, a wood supplier out of Georgia who previously collabo-rated with the owners on a project in Coastal Florida. His stunning reclaimed material sourced from throughout the southern states fit the bill for adding texture in lieu of showcasing drywall.

In collaboration with BHH Partners and Pinnacle Mountain Homes, the construction of the 6,500-square-foot home featuring his-and-her suites, four guest bedrooms and a kids bunk room took around three years to complete from drawing plans to finalizing the interiors. The city of Breckenridge sits at 9,600 feet of elevation, making the building process somewhat of a challenge.

In terms of snow load and the layout of the watershed, you have to make very thorough choices to suit the high-altitude climate,” explains Kody Becker, project manager at Pinnacle Mountain Homes. With the help of Carl Warnke at Engineering Designworks, the team set the plumbing and framing layouts with all seasons in mind.

When interior designer Nicole Bruno first saw the build through a virtual tour, she knew she had a rare and exciting project on her hands. Beginning with an eight-foot custom walnut and steel front door, the entryway opens and guests cross a threshold of dark and light lumber floors before entering the open-concept kitchen, dining room and living room. A grand wall of windows lining the living room floods the whole space with natural light. Stitched together using rich tones, textured walls and cold-rolled steel accents, the three rooms appease the rustic vision, while also having no drywall to be seen.

Bruno opted for mostly custom pieces throughout, in-cluding the nearby overhead lighting fixture in the dining room. “The owners wanted it to look like the constellations at night,” says Bruno. Crafted by Fusion Design and fabricated by Hubbardton, the piece was fitted with LED lights and hangs above an eight-seat table.

Before rounding the stairs to the bedrooms, a live-edge walnut slab creates a welcome bench alongside gray siding from Chapell. Upstairs, the wife’s vision was for something spa-like, and the husband’s leaned more toward the masculine. Bruno made sure the suites complement each other by overlapping textures and gray accents. “We settled on Breckenridge because we used to live in Denver in the ‘90s,” says the husband.

“We wanted to return to the state but in a city that we knew we could enjoy year-round.” With plans to spend the winters skiing and the summers mountain biking and white-water rafting, they built their home as a serene space for family gatherings. Situated five minutes from the Breckenridge gondola, the prime location makes it an ideal skiing getaway.

In many ways, the rustic and texturized home diverges from the homeowners’ beach escape in Florida, but one thing remains the same— incredible surrounding nature. On the sands in Florida, you smell the ocean air. Here, the fragrant evergreens line the backyard. “In this particular build, a moose commonly strolled onto the lot and tore up the landscaping,” Bruno laughs. The multiple raised patios that circle the property give access to top-notch wildlife viewing.

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Top 5 Projects

TOP 5 PROJECTS 2022

From sleek and modern to warm and inviting, our top 5 interior design and architecture projects showcase our ability to understand and execute our client’s unique vision. Below, we will be taking a closer look at the inspiration behind each project – from refurnishing a luxurious home in Malibu to a full remodel and new construction projects in the Rocky Mountains. We are excited to share these stunning spaces with you and hope they will inspire your next design project.

Full Remodel in Silverthorne, Colorado

The owners of this home, in a charming neighborhood north of Silverthorne, purchased the property just over a year ago. Built in 2016, the house was a blank slate: white walls and basic finishes. The owners—a Denver family with two young children—worked with Design Director, Lisa Yates to infuse the space with color and pattern while preserving a traditional-meets-transitional sensibility. The result is a richly layered home with tons of texture and color.

Interior Design Revamp in Malibu, California

Designers Mandy Black and Kelsey Colwell helped reimagine this ten-acre Malibu estate. The clients approached Collective Design to achieve a more transitional design, blending the Spanish traditional style of the home with a more modern, minimal, and cleaner look. The home was refreshed with a neutral pallet which added warmth to each space along with a brighter, lighter feel.

New Construction in Breckenridge, Colorado

Collective Design Director, Lisa Yates worked with partner Pinnacle Mountain Homes to achieve the client’s vision of designing a home around maximizing views. The essence of mountain modern design, this home features white oak flooring throughout, a waterfall quartzite kitchen island, and stone that covers the walls from the entry through to the expansive views.

Architecture & Interior Design in Keystone, Colorado

Sleek and modern, Collective’s architecture and interior design teams – including Architectural Director Tyler Mikolajczak and Senior Designer, Nicole Bruno – collaborated to design a home around this family’s love of the mountains. The home sits at the base of Keystone Ski Resort with a lower level and patio designed as an après entertaining space to enjoy once you make your way off the mountain. The upper level is a communal space all about the views and the connection to the natural surroundings.

 

Finish Details for New Construction in Breckenridge, Colorado

Textured wallcoverings, floor-to-ceiling windows, industrial accents, and a custom wine cellar are just a few of the highlights of this home. Our team worked with Savante Wine Cellars to build a custom wine storage display in a temperature-controlled space. A custom leather banquette sits at the center, paired with matching leather chairs around.

Our team welcomes the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your vision of home—and how we can become your partner in designing beautiful spaces you love!

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Remodel Tips

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REMODEL TIPS FROM COLLECTIVE DESIGN’S PROS

At Collective Design, we love a good remodel. There’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes from helping clients transform their existing residences into homes they love. We typically undertake remodels that fall into one of the following five broad categories, outlined here with a few tips from our pros on how to make the most of a renovation. Which remodel personality are you?

1. Furnishings: You love your home’s bones and space, but the bear-paw-print upholstery and heavy wood tables no longer suit your style. Our furniture store team and designers are perfectly positioned to give your home a full furnishings overhaul, complete with accessories that make the space feel styled and finished.

Pro Tip: Often old furnishings aren’t scaled properly for a home. When you right-size your anchor pieces—sofas, chairs, dining tables—you suddenly improve the flow and feel of the home without moving a single wall!

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2. Cosmetic finishes: In addition to new furnishings and accessories, you need new paint and fixtures—lighting, plumbing, the works. Collective’s interior design team can create an entire new look within your existing walls—with consult from the architecture team if there’s any need for a shift in interior architectural elements. “Adding such things as wallcoverings and fresh textures, updating lighting, fixing drywall before you paint—all of these things make a huge impact on a home,” says Design Director Lisa Yates.
Pro Tip: If you’re updating your lighting, tell your design team you want to change out your old can lights to accommodate LED bulbs. “They replicate the color of outdoor light better,” Lisa says.


3. Structural changes: The minute you decide to move a wall, a window, or a door, you’re into a structural remodel—in which case, you want to employ architectural service. Collective’s integrated team of architects and designers makes it easy to access a full design team simultaneously. “We often lead these remodel efforts while our interiors colleagues speak to all of the details,” says lead architect Zane Levin. “The benefit is that we can coordinate to save our clients time and money and prevent headaches.” What’s more, Collective’s partner construction company, Pinnacle Mountain Homes, offers additional integration as a building partner, so you have all three professional services under a single (literal) roof.
Pro Tip: As soon as you get into construction mode, you’ll want to move out. “You should never live in the house during a remodel,” Zane says. “It’s not good for anybody!”

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4. Addition: Many of Collective’s clients come to us wanting to expand their home’s square footage. Our team easily connects existing structures with additions to make the new home an integrated design when the addition is complete.
Pro Tip: An addition is an excellent time to update your home’s exterior with your design team. “Even just painting the trim and fascia can add depth and character,” Lisa says. “Your designer can help you choose the right colors to give the house a whole new look.”

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5. Partial or complete gut: This one is, of course, the most major of the remodel options. “In some cases, we’re basically rebuilding the house,” Zane says. “I love these remodels because it gives us a chance to be creative within interesting constraints—we want to preserve a footprint or a view out a window. We hear from the client what they love about their home, and then we work with our interiors team to make the rest of the home fit the clients’ vision.”
Pro Tip: If you’re going to remodel a room, don’t do it halfway. “We really believe in doing the full package, even if it means touching less of the house,” Zane says. “If you’re going to redo the great room, redo the finishes, the lighting, the furnishings, the paint, everything. You’ll enjoy it more—and you can move slowly through the house if you need, doing things right as you go.”

Collective’s team welcomes the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your remodel goals—and how we can become your partner in designing a home you love!

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Our Integrated Approach

ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN:

AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH

You’ve long dreamt of building your forever home, and now you’re at the brink of starting your project. You know you need a visionary architect, a talented designer, and a smart builder to bring your new home to life—and you might assume that just having those three disciplines available to you means your project will run smoothly. 

But how the professionals work together matters. 

At Collective, we’ve created a streamlined approach that integrates architecture and design right from the beginning. “When people begin a home-building project, they typically start with the architect,” says lead Design Director Lisa Yates. “But with a designer at the table, we can begin helping you personalize spaces right away. We help you think about how a room will function: Do you want big sofas for lounging and/or small intimate spaces for conversation? That affects the space planning. Do you want a specific wall to be stone? Let’s show it that way right from the start so you can begin to envision your home.”  

Principal Architect Zane Levin agrees. “Architecture takes the big-picture approach,” he says. “We paint with a broader brush, while our interiors colleagues give a more detailed focus. To tag-team brings our clients a lot of benefits”—such as… 

Cohesive design: “When you separate architecture and interior design, you can end up with a home that feels disjointed,” Zane says. But integrating the two from the first meeting, clients’ priorities and vision go into every single decision—from big-picture questions about room sizes and lot orientation to details like kitchen-cabinet material and bed sizes in each guest room. The result: a home that fulfills the client’s wishes for style and functionality. 

More efficient timelines: Zane characterizes how the old home-design model works: After the drawings were mostly complete, the interior designer and client would meet to decide that the fireplace should be stone. The designer emails the architect, who responds within a day or two and says he needs to check with the engineer. The engineer responds another day or two with information about what the contractor needs to do to support stone installation. “One decision can take three or four days to finalize,” Zane says. “With our model, we can get through such decisions in a matter of hours, not days”—which saves our clients’ time. 

What’s more, with integrated design, the team at Collective can combat material delays. “We know what we need on the front end, and details are dialed-in before the builder even breaks ground,” Lisa says. “You’re not waiting for walls to go up before you choose your fixtures, finishes, and furnishings.” 

A better overall experience: “It’s enjoyable for everyone to have all of the experts around the table,” Zane says. Because Collective’s team is all housed under one roof, just down the hall from one another, we collaborate easily, brainstorming solutions and ideas to create beautiful and custom spaces for each client. “I love creating beautiful spaces,” he adds. “A large component of that is interior design. I don’t see architecture and interiors as two separate disciplines; they’re just two parts of the collective whole.” 

Collective’s architecture and design teams also welcome the opportunity to work with outside architects and designers. We’re always eager to start early on a project to bring our integrated approach to design for the benefit of each client! 

 

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