Snowmass Fire Station Ribbon Cutting

Last week’s Snowmass Fire Station ribbon cutting, was what architects’ dreams are made of. “Everything was thought through. The thought and planning are phenomenal. You can tell the detail Charles (Cunniffe Architects) went through. And they came in ahead of … Continue reading

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Circle of Excellence: What Inspires Excellence?

  The new issue of Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine hit stands this week and we are delighted to be included amongst the winning group of designers (interior designers, architects, and builders) in the ‘2018 Circle of Excellence’. Sharing this … Continue reading

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Project Spotlight – Independence Retreat

Just in case you missed this award winning project…a look back at an Aspen retreat we designed for one amazing California family. Formerly a parking lot, the circular building site is shared with an adjacent home and guest house. In … Continue reading

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Tori MacPherson Passes the ARE Exam – the 10th Licensed Architect at CCA

A hearty congratulations to Tori MacPherson! Tori passed her final exam – the final step to becoming a licensed Architect. Her dedication has been beyond inspiring, as she’s devoted every spare moment, evening and weekend to study for the seven exams. … Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: Aspen Police Department

Amongst state-wide competition, we were fortunate enough to be selected to design Aspen’s new Police Department.  Situated on a high-profile site on Main Street, the design responds to the irregular site and height variation by arranging the facility’s parking structure … Continue reading

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Creating the Ideal Master Suite

Working with a client to design their master suite is often one of our favorite design exercises. To start, we talk about how the client lives. Do they prefer the master suite to be central to the home, or perhaps … Continue reading

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Hottest Real Estate Amenity – Your Mother’n’law?

You heard it right? According to the Wall Street Journal, “for both domestic and foreign buyers, the hottest amenity in real estate these days is an in-law unit, an apartment carved out of an existing home or stand-along dwelling unit … Continue reading

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AIA Colorado Practice + Design Conference Kicks Off Today

With a solid line-up of speakers and functions, we’re excited that the 2014 AIA Colorado Practice + Design Conference is finally here. Held annually in beautiful Keystone, Colorado, its a terrific way to get inspired and learn how we can … Continue reading

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CCA Named One of OUTSIDE Magazine’s Best Places to Work

Charles Cunniffe Architects has been selected as one of OUTSIDE’s Best Places to Work 2014. Each year, OUTSIDE recognizes the top 100 companies in the United States that help their employees strike the ideal balance between work and play. These … Continue reading

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How the Site Affects Your Home’s Design

The best designed homes take advantage of their natural surroundings instead of trying to impose on the space. Here are a few ideas on what to do to help you get the most out of your site: Use Local or … Continue reading

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