--- title: "Spears Horn Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/spears-horn-architects-pfvwus-pf~1418396285 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1418396285.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Spears Horn Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2b13dcf3028ed3ea_9676-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1334 Pacheco Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505, United States" latitude: 35.6219 longitude: -105.8688 phone: "(505) 983-6966" website: http://spearshorn.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 71 last_updated: 2026-08-15 --- # Spears Horn Architects Original Houzz profile: [Spears Horn Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/spears-horn-architects-pfvwus-pf~1418396285) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Santa Fe, NM - **Serves:** Santa Fe, Eldorado at Santa Fe, Agua Fria, Tesuque, Glorieta, Cañada de los Alamos, Lamy - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2018), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Spears Horn Architects was designated NM Firm of the Year by the American Institute of Architects in 2011. The award recognizes a tradition of professional excellence by a firm over at least a ten-year period. Spears Horn Architects was established by Beverley Spears in 1981 as a design firm focusing on residential design, landscape architecture, and historic preservation. The firm has established an excellent record of responsiveness to client needs, budget management, and timely performance of contract obligations. Spears Horn Architects currently holds over 46 awards from diverse groups: AIA NM Chapter, AIA Western Mountain Region, AIA SF Chapter, AIA/Sunset Magazine, AIA/Su Casa Magazine, Santa Fean Magazine, Southwest Contractor Magazine, NM Historic Preservation Division, City of SF, Old SF Association, NAIOP NM Chapter. We create simple, welcoming and comfortable buildings that occupants enjoy and that clients are proud to own. Beverley Spears, FAIA, is a licensed architect and landscape architect, and has practiced in Santa Fe since 1974. She has lectured widely on architectural topics and is the author of American Adobes by the UNM Press. She received the NM Architects Medal in 2000 for “contributions that have advanced the profession and the socially responsible role that architecture must perform within our greater society.” In 2002, she was honored with membership into the national College of Fellows of the AIA and was recognized as Business Woman of the Year by Santa Fe’s Business and Professional Women. In 2003, she was honored by the Old Santa Fe Association “for her contributions to the character and traditions of Santa Fe.” The major interest of the firm is to satisfy the needs and program of the client through the creation of environments that are spatially rich, articulated by sunlight and shadow, comfortable and welcoming. Respect for the surroundings and cultural context, whether urban or rural, is critical to each project. Durability and low maintenance are important aspects of our work. We look for opportunities to limit energy use, conserve water, and use non-toxic materials that are sustainably produced. We actively engage the client throughout the process to create a truly collaborative design. It is the firm’s goal to practice architecture as a fine and humanistic art serving our clients and the community. Spears Horn Architects strives to maintain the highest professional standards in all of our work. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Historic Building Conservation - Basement Remodeling - Construction Drawings ### Areas Served - Santa Fe - Eldorado at Santa Fe - Agua Fria - Tesuque - Glorieta - Cañada de los Alamos - Lamy ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Spears Horn Architects | | Address | 1334 Pacheco Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505, United States | | Phone | (505) 983-6966 | | Website | http://spearshorn.com | | License Number | 1349 | | Followers on Houzz | 71 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/spears.architects.santafe?fref=ts - Blog — www.spearshorn.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Spears Horn Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/spears-horn-architects-pfvwus-pf~1418396285) - **Website:** http://spearshorn.com - **Phone:** (505) 983-6966 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - We currently hold over 46 awards, including regional and local AIA Design Awards. http://www.spearshorn.com/awards - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2018), for Design. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/santa-fe-area-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1452154220) - [AIA Santa Fe](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-santa-fe-pfvwus-pf~1351888683) - [NAHB Remodelers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-remodelers-pfvwus-pf~597469654) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Bert Snyder, Feb. 2017** > I cannot over state how satisfying building our home was with Beverley Spears. > Beverley immediately grasped how daunting this would be for two life-long apartment dwellers. By asking questions and listening to our answers she helped us recognize what we wanted and needed rather than what we thought we wanted. > She was with us every step along the way from choosing the site on our property to advising us in deciding who to hire as our contractor. When it was over we had our dream house produced on time and on budget. > A reflection of how positive the experience was is that Beverley and her husband Philip as well as our contractor continue in our lives as friends 14 years later. **★★★★★ — Evelyne Thomas, Jan. 2017** > It was the dream experience! Beverley designed a beautiful and highly liveable house. The result was beyond my expectations and more than ten years later I still marvel at it. The siting of the house was perfect and the respect for the landscape made that immediately after completion, the house looked as it always had been there. The attention to details was excellent and the project was terminated on time and respected the budget. The icing on the cake, I have a new friend! **Comment from Spears Horn Architects:** > Evelyne Thomas was a stellar client. she was decisive, creative and had an excellent eye for design, color and materials. We collaborated so well on this house and it is one of my favorites. She furnished it so beautifully which brought out the very best of the house design. **★★★★★ — Lori and Larry Gibson, Dec. 2016** > Beverley Spears is an award-winning architect with numerous important projects to her name; we selected Beverley for our new home project based on her reputation, her vast experience and her portfolio of projects of similar scope and budget. After meeting with Beverley on several occasions, we were convinced that she was the right architect for our project. Beverley listened carefully to our wants and needs, and provided strong guidance throughout the process. She employed her unique architectural and design sensibilities to our project—a challenging site in Cerros Colorados—and combined creativity with attention to detail in all aspects of the design phase, from site planning to architectural style and space utilization. She led us through the important step of selecting a general contractor (GC) by facilitating methodical interviews of several respected local GCs and then helping us weigh pro and cons of each to reach a decision. During the construction phase, Beverley held weekly site meetings with the GC to review progress, check as-built against plan, and to troubleshoot issues. Summaries of the site meetings were documented and sent to us. As we were out of town clients, the meeting notes, as well as frequent communications from Beverley and her office, were extremely helpful in keeping us informed. Beverley’s office staff are top notch and greatly contributed to making the project run smoothly from start to finish. Our project was completed on time and on budget and exceeded our expectations! We have now lived comfortably in our new home for two years and can honestly say that we still notice and appreciate the wonderful aspects of the house that we ultimately attribute to Beverley’s vision, experience and judgement. **Comment from Spears Horn Architects:** > Lori and Larry were very thoughtful, savvy and engaged clients. They understood the siting of the house and the challenge of views and terrain. We worked well together to create a very utilitarian but strikingly handsome house within their budget. It was a pleasure to work with them and to know that they are very happy with the results! **★★★★★ — HVL Interiors LLC, Dec. 2016** > I don’t think a day goes by without us appreciating the house and gardens that James Horn of Spears Horn Architects designed for us! Not only are we pleased with the finished product, but the entire design and build process was an enjoyable collaboration. James' attention to detail with the construction documents helped make construction go smoothly and his follow through to the very end and afterward was indicative of his professionalism and commitment to us and our project. **★★★★★ — Elege Harwood, Dec. 2016** > We cannot say enough good things about Spears Horn. We hired Beverley Spears to design our life-long home on a piece of family property. The project was daunting in its longevity but Beverley tackled it head-on. She was instrumental in all steps of the process, from picking the right building site to picking out tile. Shannon, another architect in the firm, was fabulous with the detail and follow through needed to keep the project on track. Our project was finished early and on budget. And our design, while simple, always receives great praise from visitors new and old. **★★★★★ — Joan Kendrick, Dec. 2016** > Beverley is an extremely talented, conscientious, and warm-hearted architect. She listened to my husband and me and guided us through the maze of decisions in a process with which we were totally unfamiliar. Her expertise, attention to detail,and wonderful design skills have resulted in a beautiful home. The entire process, which she managed from the design to our home's completion, was fun and rewarding, and it was finished on time and within budget. The whole office pitched in at various times during the design and building, and everyone at Spears Horn Architects was a pleasure to deal with, professional and competent. The project began in the spring of of 2015 with the design of the house and the choosing of the contractor. Construction began July 1, 2014 and ended Sept. 5, 2015. **★★★★★ — Jeff Forgash, Dec. 2016** > We spent over 2 years meeting with nearly 10 highly researched architectural firms. We selected Spears Horn and developed a great partnership in the design and build of our home. We remain amazed at the work and live in our dream home. ## Selected projects - [Light House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/light-house-pj-vj~1598055) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 10 - Description: The house is designed as a sanctuary communicating with the outdoors. It is a passive solar house which gets about 90% of its heating energy from the sun. Photovoltaic panels and hydronic panels also contribute to energy efficiency. The fountain reflects sunlight into the house for a play of shimmering light on the vaulted ceiling. At dawn, dusk and throughout the day, the surface of the water reflects the sky. Cascading water is heard within the house. Two barrel vaults define the main living s… - [Palizada House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palizada-house-pj-vj~2194369) - Location: Youngsville, NM - Photos: 9 - Description: The Palizada House is sited within the wild semi-desert lands north of Abiquiu, NM. The house, guest house, barn, and equipment shed are all designed to blend discretely into this ruggedly beautiful landscape. The sun-baked red earth and pink rock cliffs informed the choice of stucco color as well as the dark non-reflective corrugated steel roof of rusted Corten. The house has important sustainable systems including rainwater harvesting, geothermal heating, night-flush cooling, local constructio… - [Butterfly House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/butterfly-house-pj-vj~1333122) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 9 - Description: The initial design concept of this residence was to provide a vibrant entry and open living space in the heart of a minimal arrangement of spaces / forms rooted in the earth. The implied butterfly roof is the intersection of these spaces creating a spirited appearance from a distance and up close. The house was designed as an environment of health and repose within the surrounding high desert of north Santa Fe. The area of the house is a well-organized 1,577 square feet, including two full bedro… - [La Tierra House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-tierra-house-pj-vj~393478) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 9 - Description: Designed as a vacation retreat for a couple from Houston, the house and gardens were also planned to accommodate visiting family members and weekend guests. The house is sited on a 23 acre lot with magnificent views to the west toward the Jemez Mountains and eastern views to the Sangre de Cristos. The thick adobe walls, beamed ceilings, flat roof with parapets and the long portals create a traditional New Mexican feel while the simple lines, angled walls, and rich exterior colors give the house… - [Summit House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/summit-house-pj-vj~2197682) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 10 - Description: This Summit House is located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The site has 180° views overlooking Santa Fe and the ski basin. The clients wanted a contemporary home incorporating natural materials and taking full advantage of the views without overexposure to the strong southern sun. An enormous effort was made not to disturb surrounding natural landscape and virtually nothing was touched within three feet of the building footprint. A beautiful ponderosa pine tree was saved an… - [Abiquiu House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/abiquiu-house-pj-vj~2197269) - Location: Abiquiu, NM - Photos: 10 - Description: The Abiquiu House is sited at the edge of a stand of cottonwoods overlooking fields sloping down to the Chama River. The historic village of Abiquiu overlooks the site from a nearby mesa. The house embodies the spirit of old Hispanic adobe houses of the region. The simple corrugated steel gable roof, single line of rooms, thick masonry walls, long porch, mud plaster interior and white woodwork all reflect traditional houses of the Chama River valley. The dark roof and earth-colored stucco walls… - [Pedregal House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pedregal-house-pj-vj~2194136) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 9 - Description: The Pedregal House lies north of Santa Fe, situated on a gentle north-facing hillside dotted with pinon, juniper and occasional ponderosa pine. Eastern views present a spectacular panorama of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains while northern views sweep down to the Pojoaque and Nambe river valleys and beyond to the barrancas and mesas near Espanola. Like so many newly developed areas in Santa Fe, this neighborhood has restrictive covenants mandating flat roofs even for portals, and height limitation… - [Palo Duro House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palo-duro-house-pj-vj~2193928) - Location: Tesuque, NM - Photos: 9 - Description: The Palo Duro House is located in the hills surrounding the town of Tesuque, New Mexico. The main house and small guest quarters are connected by an “L” shaped portal that bridges a small arroyo. The detached guest quarters offers a comfortable degree of separation and privacy. In addition, there is a studio over the garage that is accessible only from the deck off the master bedroom making it a private retreat isolated from the workings of the main house. The lot is steep, and the buildable are… - [Barrel Vault House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrel-vault-house-pj-vj~2193640) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: The Barrel Vault House sits on 10 acres of rolling grassland dotted with pinon pine and juniper. There are sublime views of the Galisteo Plain and Ortiz Mountains to the southwest and of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the north. The client wanted high ceilings in some areas and a slightly elevated floor level to improve the views. The house has two parallel barrel vault roofs of equal radius. The longer barrel vault covers both the living/dining room and the master bedroom. The shorter vault… - [Tesuque House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tesuque-house-pj-vj~2193301) - Location: Tesuque, NM - Photos: 10 - Description: The Tesuque House is nestled into the pinon-covered foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The 18 acre parcel is contiguous with the Santa Fe National Forest. There is a view westward across the Rio Grande Valley to the Jemez Mountains. The owner has a small barn and two horses within view from the bedroom and studio. The client requested that the house be visually quiet in the landscape and that it be adobe. The two-foot thick adobe walls covered in natural mud plaster inside and out give… - [Galisteo House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/galisteo-house-pj-vj~393459) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 9 - Description: The house and studios sit on five acres of open grassland with spectacular mountain views to the southwest. The Galisteo River, with its continuous ribbon of cottonwood trees, forms the western boundary. The siting accentuates the sense of expansiveness of the land as it slopes toward the bosque along the river. Galisteo is an old Hispanic village of northern New Mexico. This house, located on the village outskirts, consists of a cluster of four small buildings, reflecting traditional building p… - [Tano Road House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tano-road-house-pj-vj~1563617) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 15 - Description: The Tano Road house is a 3,211 square foot residence for an interior designer, an artist/entrepreneur, and their daughter. The linear building hunkers down and becomes a part of the narrow topography, while twisting to locate the powerful valley and mountain views, provide for passive solar, and avoid the view of the distant, surrounding houses. The house, through its siting, materials and detailing, is made to feel as a part of the ground. Minimal and drought-tolerant plantings reinforce this c… - [Sunset House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunset-house-pj-vj~1374236) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 11 - Description: Located on three acres in northwest Santa Fe, this house sits on high ground with sweeping sunset views of the Jemez Mountains across the Rio Grande Valley. The house is designed for a casual lifestyle with an emphasis on outdoor living. The interior areas of the house open onto portals and courtyards that mediate between the indoor spaces and the untamed native landscape. A roof deck over the garage adds another choice of outdoor destinations. The little shaded seating spot at the roof deck cre… [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/spears-horn-architects-pfvwus-pf~1418396285) ## Ideabooks - [Thumbnail Photos](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77285682/list/thumbnail-photos) — 10 ideas - [Sponsored Photos](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77285425/list/sponsored-photos) — 20 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/spearshorn) ## Community Q&A **Q: What type of teak rockers are these? Brand?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi there! The chairs were selected by the client; we do not know what brand they are. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-15.*