--- title: "MQ Architecture & Design, LLC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mq-architecture-and-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~218155885 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~218155885.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "MQ Architecture & Design, LLC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/72b36ec30fbf9fd3_1551-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "3101 Iris Avenue, Suite 215, Boulder, Colorado 80301, United States" latitude: 40.0497 longitude: -105.2143 phone: "(720) 565-3929" website: http://www.MQAD.com rating: 5 review_count: 21 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 316 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # MQ Architecture & Design, LLC Original Houzz profile: [MQ Architecture & Design, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mq-architecture-and-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~218155885) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Boulder, CO - **Serves:** Westminster, Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Lafayette, Erie, Louisville, Superior, Gunbarrel, Niwot, Pine Brook Hill - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2013–2018), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP. MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. Integrity, Passion, Collaboration & Creative Solutions These core values are at the heart of our firm, and are manifested in all the projects we undertake. It starts with listening and understanding what your needs are; and through an honest process of open communication and refining architectural solutions, together we can produce exceptional design. We are committed to our clients and to designing emotive architecture that improves the quality of life of one’s life and the built environment. We specialize in custom homes and remodel projects of all sizes, styles and price ranges; so whether you need help with a bathroom tile selection or are looking to create a unique custom home, we can help you actualize your dreams, combining the best of the arts and sciences. Our professional staff uses the most current technology to deliver state of the art documentation and to facilitate a fluid coordination process. Our firm is dedicated to the principles of sustainability, and Mark is internationally recognized for his work in sustainable design and green building practices. We have found that an ecocentric approach to architecture, building and living challenges solves many issues naturally, preserves our resources, and provides significant cost benefits. Please take a look at our Sustainability section if you would like to learn more about our green approach and projects. Our design portfolio encompasses everything from western ranch, farm houses, cottages, Colonial and Tudor revival mansions, to log-and-timber frame cabins, and cutting-edge contemporary architecture. Whether it is a rustic wilderness cabin or a unique inner-city loft project, we believe the architecture must be responsive to the surrounding environment in order to nurture and elevate the human spirit. Please feel free to contact us if you would like more information. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Drafting ### Areas Served - Westminster - Boulder - Longmont - Broomfield - Lafayette - Erie - Louisville - Superior - Gunbarrel - Niwot - Pine Brook Hill ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | MQ Architecture & Design, LLC | | Address | 3101 Iris Avenue, Suite 215, Boulder, Colorado 80301, United States | | Phone | (720) 565-3929 | | Website | http://www.MQAD.com | | Followers on Houzz | 316 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — www.facebook.com/MQArchitectureAndDesign - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/mq-architecture-&-design-llc - Blog — www.mqad.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [MQ Architecture & Design, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mq-architecture-and-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~218155885) - **Website:** http://www.MQAD.com - **Phone:** (720) 565-3929 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NCARB certified & licensed Architect in CO, MN, NE, NY and WI. LEED AP - EcoHome Magazine's 2012 Custom Home Grand Award for "Phantom Canyon Ranch". Visit www.MQAD.com for a full list. - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2013–2018), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [NAHB Remodelers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-remodelers-pfvwus-pf~597469654) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 21 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — rick mcgee, April 2019** > MQ Architecture and Design are true professionals. They craft unique designs that stand out from a crowded field. I enjoyed the back and forth dialogue to nail down the important aspects of the house. MQ listened well to our ideas and requirements. A terrific experience all around. **★★★★★ — Sharon, April 2019** > Mark and Brian were excellent at both concepts and listening to our feedback. They designed a home that we love, and they put in detail that I never would have considered - some functional and some artistic. They were always ready to meet, and they patiently answered every question or concern that we had. I would work with them again in a heartbeat. **★★★★★ — Oliver Designs, Jan. 2018** > Mark Queripel and the entire team at MQ Architecture comprise a first rate architectural design firm. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with them on a number of projects over the last twenty years. In each and every instance, my clients have been impressed with with their professionalism, their ability to listen to my client's needs and their willingness to translate those needs into a unique plan for the client's personal built environment. I cannot recommend them highly enough. **★★★★★ — Susan Nelson, Jan. 2018** > I hired MQ to rework my kitchen, laundry room and Family room fireplace wall. I worked with Brian and he has done an exceptional job understanding our needs, and translating that into a cohesive and beautiful design for our renovation. I would highly recommend MQAD to do any kind of remodel or new project. **★★★★ — Mitch Galnick, Jan. 2018** > I have worked with Mark many times over the last 20 years as a representative of others as well as on personal projects including an extensive remodel at my house. He is truly professional, does excellent work and always has his client's best interest at heart. **★★★★★ — Thomas Ramsey, Dec. 2017** > The team at MQ offers a wide array of services which can be tailored to meet clients specific needs rather than a one size fits all approach. I have worked with them on several projects, most recently on an extensive rebuild/remodel of an existing residence. My cliets were very pleased with the services they received and the responsiveness of the team at MQ Architecture. MQ assessed the original structure, listened to what the client wanted, came up with a couple concepts, moved through the design process including structural engineering, navigated all the requirements set forth by the municipality including applying for the necessary permits (in the minicipalities that I work in this is somewhat complicated process with many nuances that can really slow the permitting process and cost time and money if you don't know what questions to ask and how to proceed), being availabel to address questions/concerns as they came up in the building process, and with the most recent project providing finish selection assistance to my client which she really appreciated and took advantage of. **★★★★★ — Shawn Weiman, Nov. 2017** > Mark and his talented team are responsive to clients' needs and constraints. They work well with the structural engineer and other design team members, producing attractive, easy-to-build designs. Always a pleasure to work with...they are a great group! **★★★★★ — Diana K, Nov. 2017** > Mark Queripel and his team designed our beautiful "Colorado Mountain Sheik" home. They took all of our ideas and photos and turned them into exactly what we were envisioning. They were wonderful to work with and very patient. We came to the table with a lot of design ideas and they were very willing to mold our ideas into a perfect design. We have amazing views from our open concept floor plan and love our stone walls and exposed beams. We would highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Karen Cockburn, Nov. 2017** > We used MQ Architecture & Design for a full house remodel. Mark and his team were wonderful to work with from beginning to end. The designs incorporated our tastes, worked well with the existing structure and had added elements that were simply perfect. > \- I never would have imagined that our home could be so magnificently transformed. - **★★★★★ — Scott Dumler, Jan. 2017** > Creative, timely and efficient in design and detailed plans. They worked very hard to meet our design needs and wishes, maximizing site views on a 7 acre parcel and working with an egregious Boulder County Planning Department. **★★★★★ — User, Jan. 2017** > Mark Queripel is a true professional with an amazing eye for design. He and the entire MQ team who worked on our new home project went the extra mile to design the best fit for us. They all truly listened to us and what we thought were our needs, made great suggestions, and then fit everything in per our requests, while keeping a mindful eye on the budget. Along the way we had to make some adjustments in ceiling heights, and they came through with the perfect solution at no extra charge. We highly recommend MQ! **★★★★★ — Hal Segal, Jan. 2017** > For my house renovation, first MQ came up with a marvelous design, and then provided all the necessary drawings. They were available for questions and problem solving along the way. When completed, the overall result was stunning. I'd highly recommend them. ## Selected projects - [Crouse-Paulson Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crouse-paulson-residence-pj-vj~5784219) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Hofmans-Lake Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hofmans-lake-residence-pj-vj~5784239) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Reaves' Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reaves-residence-pj-vj~1455949) - Location: Longmont, CO - Photos: 9 - Description: MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP, MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. - [Diner Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/diner-residence-pj-vj~1455877) - Location: Longmont, CO - Photos: 3 - Description: MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP, MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. - [Zelie Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zelie-residence-pj-vj~3962329) - Location: Longmont, CO - Photos: 16 - [Scheiber Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scheiber-residence-pj-vj~3962271) - Location: Longmont, CO - Photos: 24 - [Phantom Canyon Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/phantom-canyon-ranch-pj-vj~52878) - Location: Livermore, CO - Photos: 8 - Description: MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP, MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. - [Segal Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/segal-residence-pj-vj~2256886) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 3 - Description: MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP, MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. - [Speros Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/speros-remodel-pj-vj~2256910) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 15 - Description: MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP, MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. - [Koldenhoven Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/koldenhoven-residence-pj-vj~3962367) - Location: Longmont, CO - Photos: 3 - [Solterra](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/solterra-pj-vj~55672) - Location: Lakewood, CO - Photos: 14 - Description: MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP, MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. - [Seilbach Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seilbach-residence-pj-vj~2256892) - Location: Broomfield, CO - Photos: 13 - Description: MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP, MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. - [Goodbee Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/goodbee-residence-pj-vj~1455988) - Location: Longmont, CO - Photos: 13 - Description: MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP, MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. - [Pine Brook Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pine-brook-hills-pj-vj~55003) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 20 - Description: MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP, MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. - [Pine Street Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pine-street-remodel-pj-vj~1709433) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 31 - Description: MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP, MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. - [Western Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/western-ranch-pj-vj~55707) - Location: Niwot, CO - Photos: 24 - Description: MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP, MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. - [Cockburn-Orr Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cockburn-orr-remodel-pj-vj~3962471) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 2 - [Eagle Canyon Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eagle-canyon-ranch-pj-vj~2685053) - Location: Lyons, CO - Photos: 2 - [Bridger's Cache: Chambers' Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bridger-s-cache-chambers-residence-pj-vj~52949) - Location: Winter Park, CO - Photos: 7 - Description: MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP, MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. - [4th Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/4th-street-residence-pj-vj~55959) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 6 - Description: MQ Architecture & Design, LLC, is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boulder, Colorado. Led by Mark S. Quéripel, AIA, & Brian Nelson, AIA, LEED AP, MQ Architecture & Design offers a full range of professional design services. [See all 64 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mq-architecture-and-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~218155885) ## Community Q&A **Q: siding** *(in Photo Questions)* Wondering if you can provide any information about the siding used on this project? Thanks! A: Hi Stephanie, The builder of this home was Sopris Homes - they may be able to provide more specifics as to the materials used. Their website is https://soprishomes.com/ **Q: What is between toilet and sink?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is between toilet and seat? A: Hi Rosemary, We believe it's a wastebasket **Q: Tub is fantastic** *(in Photo Questions)* name and model of tub? A: Thanks, we think it's great too! Unfortunately, don't have any information regarding this tub as it was a client specified fixture. **Q: Cabinets and Flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the source and materials for the cabinets and flooring? A: The designer for Masterwork Home Company specified the cabinets and flooring for this home. Their website can be found at the following link: http://www.masterworkhomecompany.com/home.html **Q: Paint ideas** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm looking for some ideas of paint colors to go with knotty pine trim at our cottage. We are finishing up a drywall project in our living/dining area and I love this color of paint. Can you tell me the name and who makes it? Is it Benjamin Moore or something similar? Is there any way I could get a sample sent to me? A: Thank you for your question. I’m sorry to inform you that as the Architects of the Gamble Residence we did not choose the paint color for the interior of the home. A few color swatches that we suggest that are similar are Benjamin Moore: kingsport gray HC-86 stardust 2108-40 Good luck in your search! **Q: company name of paint** *(in Photo Questions)* what company make this paint and what is the colour A: Thank you for your question. I’m sorry to inform you that as the Architects of the Gamble Residence we did not choose the paint color for the interior of the home. A few color swatches that we suggest that are similar are Benjamin Moore: kingsport gray HC-86 stardust 2108-40 Good luck in your search! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*