--- title: "GAYLA BECHTOL ARCHITECT — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gayla-bechtol-architect-pfvwus-pf~1199842032 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1199842032.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "GAYLA BECHTOL ARCHITECT" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3fb310f90122a56f_4636-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "320 Aztec Street, Suite C, SANTA FE, New Mexico 87501, United States" latitude: 35.6975 longitude: -105.9821 phone: "(505) 988-3315" website: http://WWW.GBASANTAFE.COM rating: 0 review_count: 0 followers: 57 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # GAYLA BECHTOL ARCHITECT Original Houzz profile: [GAYLA BECHTOL ARCHITECT](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gayla-bechtol-architect-pfvwus-pf~1199842032) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** SANTA FE, NM - **Serves:** Santa Fe - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 1,000 Ideabook Saves As a New Mexico Historic Architect, Gayla Bechtol Architect blends Santa Fe Style Architecture, Adobe Architecture, and Custom Residential Design Santa Fe with modern innovation. We specialize in Historic Preservation Santa Fe, Adobe Home Restoration, Historic Adobe Rehabilitation, and Luxury Adobe Homes, ensuring compliance with Historic Home Permitting Santa Fe. Our expertise spans Urban Design Santa Fe, Sustainable Architecture New Mexico, Straw Bale Construction, Pumicecrete Homes, and projects in the Downtown Santa Fe Historic District, Eastside Santa Fe Architecture, and Santa Fe Railyard Development—delivering integrity-focused, award-winning design. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - Home Restoration ### Areas Served - Santa Fe ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | GAYLA BECHTOL ARCHITECT | | Address | 320 Aztec Street, Suite C, SANTA FE, New Mexico 87501, United States | | Phone | (505) 988-3315 | | Website | http://WWW.GBASANTAFE.COM | | Followers on Houzz | 57 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://GAYLABECHTOL.WEEBLY.COM ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [GAYLA BECHTOL ARCHITECT](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gayla-bechtol-architect-pfvwus-pf~1199842032) - **Website:** http://WWW.GBASANTAFE.COM - **Phone:** (505) 988-3315 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - State of New Mexico Historic Preservation Award (2017) - Architecture Preservation Award from the City of Santa Fe Historic Design Review Board (2016) - Qualified New Mexico Historic Architect (Since 2007) ## Selected projects - [Tesuque River Studio and Guesthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tesuque-river-studio-and-guesthouse-pj-vj~1103044) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: Residential, New Construction Santa Fe Renovations brought me in on this project to design a contemporary artist’s studio adjacent to her two-story adobe house across the Tesuque River and acequia, reflecting the timeless character of Santa Fe Style Architecture. While awaiting bridge approvals, we renovated the adjacent guesthouse—originally built in the 1980s with awkward proportions—by adding a new room and two decks, achieving balance and harmony that now feels integral to the estate. Guided… - [RENOVATION ADDITIONS IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovation-additions-in-northern-new-mexico-pj-vj~488576) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: This Northern New Mexico residence was reimagined to honor its regional roots while embracing modern living. Through careful renovation and thoughtful additions, the home now celebrates the warmth, texture, and timelessness of Santa Fe Style Architecture. Rooted in Tradition The renovation preserved the home’s adobe-inspired forms and stone masonry details, retaining its connection to the Southwestern landscape. Hand-troweled plaster walls, heavy wooden doors, and traditional kiva fireplaces gro… - [Camino Escondido Addition and Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/camino-escondido-addition-and-remodel-pj-vj~488546) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: Residential, Renovation, Historic Residential We recently updated the kitchen and living room of this contributing house, originally renovated in 2005, in the City of Santa Fe’s downtown Eastside Historic District, a neighborhood celebrated for its Santa Fe Style Architecture. Designed with care for both tradition and modern living, this project reflects the principles of Historic Preservation Santa Fe, ensuring that the home continues to contribute to the cultural fabric of the area while suppo… - [RENOVATION/ADDITIONS IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovation-additions-in-northern-new-mexico-pj-vj~488575) - Location: SANTA FE, NM - Photos: 6 - Description: This renovation embraces the timeless character of Northern New Mexico architecture while enhancing livability and connection to the landscape. The exterior blends seamlessly with its surroundings through adobe-inspired plaster walls, deep-set windows, and shaded portals that open to native plantings and expansive mountain views. Inside, exposed vigas, plastered walls, Saltillo tile floors, and a kiva fireplace anchor the home in traditional Southwestern design, while thoughtful additions such a… - [Galisteo River House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/galisteo-river-house-pj-vj~1103057) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Residential, New Construction This home reflects the timeless character of Santa Fe Style Architecture, designed by a skilled Santa Fe Architect to honor tradition while meeting modern needs. Built in true Adobe Architecture, the residence features two bedrooms opening toward the nearby river while carefully shielding the interiors from highway noise and views. The portals extend the living space outdoors, while protective walls create privacy and frame long views of the Ortiz Mountains. Emphasi… - [Acequia Madre Historic Renovation and Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/acequia-madre-historic-renovation-and-addition-pj-vj~5622854) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Acequia Madre Historic Renovation and Addition In 2012, the Acequia Madre property included two homes on one lot, separated by a property wall. One was a Territorial Revival Style home built circa 1900–1920 with additions around 1960; the other, Casita Vieja, a Spanish Pueblo Revival–Old Santa Fe Style home built circa 1902 with renovations in 1920 and 1940. The greatest preservation challenge was to sensitively join two very distinct architectural styles with a contemporary addition that provid… - [Casa Roca](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-roca-pj-vj~7687919) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Residential: Historic Renovation This award-winning remodel is a timeless example of Santa Fe Style Architecture, honoring the authentic hillside character of Casa Roca through thoughtful Historic Preservation Santa Fe practices. Our goal was to celebrate and enhance the natural beauty of this adobe and rock house, staying true to its Adobe Architecture roots while seamlessly updating it for modern daily life and eco-conscious living. All doors and windows were carefully restored or rebuilt to p… - [Rabbit Bend](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rabbit-bend-pj-vj~7687921) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: Rabbit Bend Cabin is a thoughtfully designed retreat that embodies the essence of Santa Fe Style Architecture and Adobe Architecture, seamlessly integrating with its natural surroundings while serving as a cherished family gathering space. Set within a serene landscape, the cabin reflects principles of Sustainable Architecture in New Mexico, balancing traditional craftsmanship with modern energy efficiency. Its low profile, use of natural materials, and expansive stargazing porches create a time… - [Rio En Medio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rio-en-medio-pj-vj~7687930) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: With sweeping views of Pedernal, the Colorado horizon, and New Mexico’s valleys and mountains, this Rio En Medio retreat is a masterpiece of Santa Fe Style Architecture. Every detail embraces the landscape, from flagstone floors to granite countertops, seamlessly blending Adobe Architecture traditions with the raw beauty of the Southwest. Designed for both comfort and functionality, this off-grid-capable home features disappearing doors that invite the outdoors in. Expansive spaces for entertain… - [Frontier Fantasy](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/frontier-fantasy-pj-vj~7687931) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This unique residence began as log cabin barns in northern New Mexico before being moved to Santa Fe in the 1970s, where multiple structures were combined into a home. Old wood was recycled for both exterior and interior features, preserving its authentic charm while honoring Historic Preservation Santa Fe. Our updates included removing defunct solar elements, reroofing, and filling gable ends with diamond shingles to enhance the barn aesthetic, while integrating the timeless character of Santa… [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gayla-bechtol-architect-pfvwus-pf~1199842032) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*