Modern Boulder architects for 41 years, Barrett Studio Architects is committed to a transition toward a sustainable, green future. To achieve this dream we must look to nature for its bio-logic and its inspiration for form. By holding nature as our teacher, architecture can deliver a sense of vitality that places us in relationship to our surroundings.
This awareness of a deep connection to living, breathing systems is an experience E.O. Wilson termed "biophilia", the love of the living. Living Architecture exceeds the aesthetic of natural harmony, rather it delves deep within to harmonize with the earth's rhythms-to truly, seamlessly intertwine with nature.
This awareness of a deep connection to living, breathing systems is an experience E.O. Wilson termed "biophilia", the love of the living. Living Architecture exceeds the aesthetic of natural harmony, rather it delves deep within to harmonize with the earth's rhythms-to truly, seamlessly intertwine with nature.
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Since our inception in 1977 in Boulder, Colorado, Barrett Studio has been comprised of a small team of architects who are driven to create spaces rooted in an environmental ethic. Over the years, our craft has evolved toward the creation of "living architecture, " which is centered around people and deeply grounded in the principles of ecology and sustainability.
Our genuine interest in supporting positive change in people's lives has attracted residential clients from around the world, as well as housing authorities, churches, schools, community centers, and developers to help bring vital expression to their goals and dreams. We believe that individual projects-such as those shared here-are part of a larger transition toward the revitalization of our communities and the people within.
It is with great enthusiasm that we introduce Matthew Maher, who brought his passion and talents to our team as a Project Designer in October. We share with you a heartening update from our friends at Studio Arts Boulder about our mutual progress during the "pause." This home for one of our favorite couples is on the market after serving them well for the past 23 years.
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Michael Linsley
Dec 04, 2018
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We are lucky enough to have co-created our living space with David Barrett and his team at Barrett Studio Architects. We set out with very ambitious goals for our property to support us in many ways: creatively and professionally with 2 working studios (ceramic art and movement); culinarily - with multiple all-season food growing areas, built-in irrigation throughout, a worm composting system and a professional and ergonomic kitchen; health and wellness - with pool, spa and indoor and outdoor meditation spaces; green building - with 10KW of solar panels, efficient geothermal exchange heating and
Thomas McIlwain
Jun 14, 2018
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After I bought 70 acres in the rural Colorado foothills, I did NOT want a conventional structure for a home. Because I lived 1800 miles away in Pennsylvania, there were more things that could go wrong due to communications issues. I wanted a small, unique, environmentally efficient house. I did not have a large budget. I considered several architects. I was impressed with Barrett Studios suggestions & thorough consideration of my ideas. They helped with practical suggestions that saved time & money. In my absence, I needed them to interface with the builder. Much of our work was done by phone
Linda Tiley Stark
May 18, 2017
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Thomas S. McIlwain
May 18, 2017
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