--- title: "Shaw Architecture LLC. — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shaw-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~151956555 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~151956555.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Shaw Architecture LLC." category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7ce3fadc03fe1cfa_2877-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "P.O. Box 216, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504, United States" latitude: 35.8936 longitude: -106.0075 phone: "(505) 670-7458" website: https://shawsf.net/ rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 63 last_updated: 2026-09-16 --- # Shaw Architecture LLC. Original Houzz profile: [Shaw Architecture LLC.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shaw-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~151956555) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Santa Fe, NM - **Serves:** Santa Fe, La Mesilla, Nambe, Tesuque, Albuquerque Metro - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Published locally - High-end - Offers Custom Work Steve Shaw, Principal Architect of shaw architecture, p.a., in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been in building construction for 30 years. With an undergraduate degree in English Literature, he worked as a builder in New Mexico before studying Architecture at the University of Washington, in Seattle. After school, he joined a large firm to work on commercial projects, practicing in Seattle and the San Francisco Bay. Then on to a small firm on the Monterey Bay of California for several years. His return to Santa Fe in 1994 opened the most recent chapter of this journey. As his studio has evolved, he has gained a great appreciation for the Act of Collaboration. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Multigenerational Homes - Universal Design - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Barn Design & Construction - Staircase Design - Site Preparation - Landscape Plans - Home Gym Design & Construction - Construction Drawings - Custom Home - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Santa Fe - La Mesilla - Nambe - Tesuque - Albuquerque Metro ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 4,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Shaw Architecture LLC. | | Address | P.O. Box 216, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504, United States | | Phone | (505) 670-7458 | | Website | https://shawsf.net/ | | License Number | 002865 | | Followers on Houzz | 63 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Shaw Architecture LLC.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shaw-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~151956555) - **Website:** https://shawsf.net/ - **Phone:** (505) 670-7458 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Valle Scholarship - AIA Merit Award - Best of Houzz 2016 Service Award - Best of Houzz 2016 Design Award - Best of Houzz 2017 Design Award - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Institute of Architects, San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-institute-of-architects-san-francisco-pfvwus-pf~788533068) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — jcolquitt, Dec. 2015** > Steve Shaw was such a pleasure to work with on our house. He had endless patience and was totally "unflappable", as another person has written, which were huge assets when working with clients and the builders. He is a great listener and truly allows the project to be a collaboration between the homeowner and the architect. He was able to guide and direct, but never insisted on his way. He heard what we wanted and took that and added so much more to it than we could have even imagined. Steve has a special gift of utilizing the views and the light in a place. He created a home for us that is truly restful for the soul. > > We were actually sad when our project ended which says a lot. Not only was he our architect but he also became our friend. I would love to build something else with him in the future! **★★★★★ — Susan Phillips, Sept. 2015** > Steve Shaw designed our remodel in 2005. We told him certain things that we wanted but he took those ideas and expanded the possibilities. We loved everything he suggested so much so that we did everything . We now have a fabulous house!! **★★★★★ — cherman3900, Aug. 2015** > On the advice of friends who had used Steve Shaw with wonderful outcomes, we hired him to do a major remodel of our double adobe home. We were very pleased with Steve's professional, unflappable manner, plus the wonderful creatives ideas he came up with for problem areas. Steve worked every step of the way with the contractor to perfect the project. What a great architect, professional, and friend he is! We are very pleased with our home! **★★★★★ — maryhelenf, Sept. 2014** > Shaw Architecture designed and supervised the construction of our home in Santa Fe, NM. It is a beautiful place to live in. Steve Shaw is a very talented designer and architect. **★★★★★ — maddenms, Sept. 2014** > We hired Steve Shaw of Shaw Architecture to design our home. Starting with a bare site and a brief list of "must haves," 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, etc., Steve worked with us through every step of the design and construction process to make our dream house a reality. His calm, calm. competent demeanor helped us to keep things in perspective during some rough spots and his wry sense of humor helped to defuse the tension in negotiations with contractors and suppliers. Steve consistently came up with creative solutions to any problems we encountered during the project. It has been nearly 10 years since we moved in to our home and we are still overjoyed with the way it turned out. We would certainly hire Steve again for any future projects we might have. **★★★★★ — deborahbecksweet, Sept. 2014** > We used Shaw Architecture when we built our home in Santa Fe in 2005. We also used them when we added a casita in 2012. Steve Shaw was a professional in every way. His plan for our home met our needs completely. We love living there. He made wonderful suggestions and when problems arose he was creative in solving them. We have complete confidence in Steve's abilities and trustworthiness. He wants to satisfy his clients and is a pleasure to work with. ## Selected projects - [A-Z](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-z-pj-vj~1285010) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 12 - Description: putting together the pieces - [Southwestern Style Home Build in Santa Fe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southwestern-style-home-build-in-santa-fe-pj-vj~1322897) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 9 - [Home Additions in Santa Fe New Mexico](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-additions-in-santa-fe-new-mexico-pj-vj~1297578) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 2 - Description: geotechnical remedies, new guest-house with a connecting patio - [Ski Cabin Build in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ski-cabin-build-in-taos-ski-valley-new-mexico-pj-vj~1285089) - Location: Taos Ski Valley, NM - Photos: 6 - Description: designed for year-round enjoyment - [Casa Estrella](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-estrella-pj-vj~1285393) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 3 - [Ranch Style Home Build in Santa Fe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-style-home-build-in-santa-fe-pj-vj~1297526) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 7 - Description: a ranch house with horse barn in pecos, new mexico. intended to be 'timeless' in character - [Cat House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cat-house-pj-vj~1280677) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 3 - Description: a safe abode for all of the family, modern living - [Gallinas River Ranch Headquarters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gallinas-river-ranch-headquarters-pj-vj~6842043) - Location: Las Vegas, NM - Photos: 3 - [Des Montes Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/des-montes-residence-pj-vj~6842032) - Location: Arroyo Seco, NM - Photos: 3 [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shaw-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~151956555) ## Community Q&A **Q: How much land is at this ranch?** *(in Photo Questions)* That is a gorgeous ranch! I love the wooden picnic table and chairs. My husband and I are looking into ranches for sale for fun summer vacations and family reunions out in the country. A: i apologize for taking so long to get you an answer; not very good about picking up houzz stuff. the ranch is 4,000 acres southeast of santa fe, pecos river running through it. **Q: type of flooring?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: sorry so slow here, meg. that's cherry. **Q: What type of wood is the hardwood flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* A: cherry **Q: Anymore detail on the hood? What brand is it and where did you get it** *(in Photo Questions)* A: custom fabricated, source has re-located. **Q: Beautiful and simple. What is the type of countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the type of countertop? A: believe so. this kitchen was built in '05 and file's archived ... **Q: What is the paint color and finish used here in this room?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: this is tinted gyspsum plaster with a hard-trowel finish; okon (matte) sealer. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-16.*