Easton Architects, Punta Gorda, Florida
Easton Architects, Punta Gorda, Florida

Tag: colorado architecture

  • 5.5 · Fort Collins, Colorado – Main Street and the American Imagination

    5.5 · Fort Collins, Colorado – Main Street and the American Imagination

    Did Fort Collins help inspire Disneyland’s Main Street, U.S.A.? Whether myth or truth, the comparison reveals something deeper: Fort Collins embodies the physical memory of the American town. This case study explores how preservation, pedestrian design, and civic continuity transformed a threatened frontier downtown into one of the nation’s most successful urban revitalization models—while raising…

  • The Newpher Residence – 2025

    The Newpher Residence – 2025

    A compact craftsman-inspired mountain house in Stagecoach, Colorado, organized around a simple gabled roof, exposed timber structure, and a covered patio that extends the living space into the landscape. Shaped by climate, construction practicality, and clear client priorities, the design focuses on proportion, durability, and light, contributing to a growing body of work in the…

  • Bradley Guest House — Rammed Earth – 2022

    Bradley Guest House — Rammed Earth – 2022

    A compact rammed earth guest house in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, shaped by thick walls, deep openings, and a restrained interior focused on light and perception.

  • Workforce Housing + Childcare (Steamboat) – 2023

    Workforce Housing + Childcare (Steamboat) – 2023

    A workforce housing and childcare proposal for the Yampa Valley designed to function as a complete system—housing, daily life, and financial structure aligned. The project provides 48 units within existing zoning, integrated childcare, transit access, and a self-supporting economic model. Rather than relying on subsidy, rents support operations and retire the initial development cost over…

  • The Howard Residence – 2022-23

    The Howard Residence – 2022-23

    Modern mountain cabin in Stagecoach, Colorado designed for a builder-owner, integrating exposed structure, expansive glazing, and elevated living spaces within an aspen forest setting. The home responds to terrain, climate, and views, balancing durability, constructability, and architectural clarity.