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Jul 06

Modern Farmhouse

Our charge for this project was: “get rid of the 1980’s!” The existing home had very bulky proportions and badly weathered wood siding on the exterior and a lot of golden oak and carpet on the inside. For a home with a large floor area, some spaces were very tight.... read more →
Jul 05

Mid-Century Update 1

This remodel updates a typical 1960's design that was dark and enclosed by raising windows and doors, removing low eaves and interior partitions that blocked views to the outside. The ceiling is sandblasted, interior dividers are taken out, and bathrooms are enlarged and updated.  
Jul 04

Mid-Century Update 2

A small existing kitchen is opened in both directions with an eclectic assortment of white, gray, and natural wood to create a new look and a fresh sense of connection to the outdoors. The feel is still casual and a bit country to feel at home with the existing windows... read more →
Jul 03

Modern Redo

Here a plain suburban house with a dilapidated front porch and pink wood siding is transformed into a modern showcase for the owners' modern art collection. It also opens up the interior space to a large and beautiful back yard.
Jul 02

Stairs

A sampling of interior stairs and railings, center-pieces of the homes. The first is composed of quarter-sawn oak and translucent resin panels for a light, ethereal simplicity. The Helical Stair has no vertical supports between the landings is a completely novel concept.
Jul 01

Hilltown House

Two renewable energy systems heat and cool this well-insulated home to reduce the use of fossil fuels. The house is inspired by Italian hill towns, which the owners love. It appears to grow out of the granite boulders that dot the landscape. The rugged stonework, courtyards anchored with towers, and... read more →
Jul 01

Mountain Ranch

Three large mountain peaks to the west are echoed in the three main gables of the roof of this conservation ranch. In the valley beyond the home site is a pasture for grazing animals. The home has been designed with a timeless quality to last for many generations. The curving... read more →
Jun 30

Downtown Apartments

This 26-unit, 28,000 sf,  luxury apartment project in downtown Boulder features underground parking, balconies for each unit, and contemporary interiors. Arcadea collaborated with Studio Architecture on this project in design consulting and documentation, particularly with unit layouts and exterior massing and detailing.
Jun 29

Pena Station Apartments

Designed for off-site modular construction to decrease cost by 10-15% and construction time by 40%.  Energy use and construction waste are also greatly reduced. On a 6 acre site near a light rail station and DEN Airport, these will provide workforce housing and easy access to transportation. Parking is a... read more →
Jun 28

Five Points Housing

This 8-unit, Green Built and 5-Star Energy Rated project for low and moderate income families is built on top of 2,800 sf of parking. The units are townhouses and average 900 sf. Exterior materials are designed to be low maintenance, but with enough color and variation to give a pleasing personality... read more →