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address: "108 South Oak Street, Penthouse, Telluride, Colorado 81435, United States"
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# Tommy Hein Architects

Original Houzz profile: [Tommy Hein Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tommy-hein-architects-pfvwus-pf~252140476)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Telluride, CO
- **Serves:** Aspen, Telluride, Mountain Village, Houston, Santa Barbara
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)
- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2020), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 100,000 Ideabook Saves

Tommy Hein is a registered architect whose love of designing began as a young boy. He is passionate about his art and treats each project as if it were his own. Our firm is the largest design firm in Telluride and consists of Tommy and 10 associates.  A collaborative process with our clients, engineers, specialty consultants, and within the office establishes an environment that invites ideas to flourish.

The firm’s work reflects a deep appreciation for the potential of architecture to enhance one’s life through the creation of built forms and the organization of space.  We are dedicated to creating unique buildings appropriate to their environmental as well as their cultural context. Each project grows from its site, embracing the nature of materials and light.  Environmental responsibility is one of our highest priorities; we strive to practice sustainable building construction and design throughout all of our projects. 
 
Our team takes great pride in the high quality of our work, our attention to detail, and our unparalleled commitment to personalized service.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDiqDnkHgyI&nohtml5=False

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Sustainable Design
- Space Planning

### Areas Served

- Aspen
- Telluride
- Mountain Village
- Houston
- Santa Barbara

### Typical Job Cost

$500,000 - 5 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Tommy Hein Architects |
| Address | 108 South Oak Street, Penthouse, Telluride, Colorado 81435, United States |
| Phone | (970) 728-1220 |
| Website | http://www.tommyhein.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 283 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDiqDnkHgyI&nohtml5=False

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Tommy Hein Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tommy-hein-architects-pfvwus-pf~252140476)
- **Website:** http://www.tommyhein.com
- **Phone:** (970) 728-1220

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2020), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — Maxwell Smart, March 2017**

> Tommy and his team are by far the stand out architects for the very demanding market in Telluride. His work spans decades and a huge range of styles. His contemporary mountain style has a quality to the big picture and small details that differentiates his work from others both for fitting into the town's style and each being very unique. In walking the streets of Telluride and finding homes we loved, before we knew Tommy, an amazing number of our favorites were his work.
>
> Tommy is an artist more than an engineer, he wants to know about examples of things you love and what your dreams are for a home and he takes that to heart in developing schemes. In our case he worked tirelessly on countless schemes, major variations and small tweaks while honing in on one that everyone embraced. We found him to be remarkably in tune to our desires, even when we could not articulate them.
>
> Tommy is also very experienced in the process of designing and building in this market which can be very demanding. Both the formal architectural review process and the informal neighbor "feedback" process are ones he is dialed into and thinking about throughout the process.

## Selected projects

- [Torres Redux](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/torres-redux-pj-vj~2799705)
  - Location: Telluride, CO
  - Photos: 24
  - Description: Tommy Hein-Architecture, Studio Frank-Interiors, Tandem Construction, Josh Johnson-Photos
- [Museum House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/museum-house-pj-vj~2277661)
  - Location: Telluride, CO
  - Photos: 27
  - Description: Contextual Design that mediates between Victorian Town Architecture and the natural hillside. The new residence and restored historic guest shed form an arc of respect to the adjacent National Historic Landmark Museum. Lisa Kanning Interiors, Robert Singer Lighting, Mike Albert\_Design Workshop Landscape Arch, Gerber Cons't (photos by Josh Johnson, Mundinger, and Gibeon)
- [Depot Ski House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/depot-ski-house-pj-vj~809241)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Contextual Project inspired by Historic Railroad and Industrial District; One block to Gondola alternative transportation and Telluride Ski Area.
- [SKI CHALET Deux](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ski-chalet-deux-pj-vj~1683299)
  - Location: Telluride, CO
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Ski-In/Out Modern Mountain Chalet imbued in Steel, Timber, Stone, and Glass. Industrial-Glam Interiors by Stephanie Malsed. Skyler Bonser, Project Architect. Dennis Overly Construction, Tom Dolezal, Project Manager.
- [Caton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/caton-pj-vj~254896)
  - Location: Mountain Village, CO
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Modern interpretation of the Western Ranch Vernacular. Inspired by barns, deconstructed roofs, radial patterned spaces to views.
- [Strauss Lodge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/strauss-lodge-pj-vj~255090)
  - Location: Mountain Village, CO
  - Photos: 7
- [Aspen High Timber](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aspen-high-timber-pj-vj~266945)
  - Location: Aspen, CO
  - Photos: 8
- [Bridge House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bridge-house-pj-vj~254974)
  - Location: Mountain Village, CO
  - Photos: 12
- [LaJolla Hilltop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lajolla-hilltop-pj-vj~2286900)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 12
- [On the Boards](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/on-the-boards-pj-vj~2344914)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Dwyer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dwyer-pj-vj~266974)
  - Location: Telluride, CO
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Quintessential Brick and Steel Neo-Victorian.
- [Sunnyside Knoll](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunnyside-knoll-pj-vj~254938)
  - Location: Mountain Village, CO
  - Photos: 5
- [Pacific Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-townhouse-pj-vj~2618369)
  - Location: Telluride, CO
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: A gut-renovation of an 1,800 square feet duplex, two blocks from the ski lifts. Mike Balser\_Project Architect, Kameron Gerber\_Interior Designer, John Simone\_Builder
- [212 North Oak](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/212-north-oak-pj-vj~254993)
  - Location: Telluride, CO
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Historic renovation and addition to Victorian Miner's Cabin with Asian influences.
- [Pink House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pink-house-pj-vj~255027)
  - Location: Telluride, CO
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Contextual House and Guest Shed in East Telluride. Interiors are mid-century/ mountain glam.

[See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tommy-hein-architects-pfvwus-pf~252140476)

## Ideabooks

- [419 Depot-KIM](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98288125/list/419-depot-kim) — 1 idea

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/tommyhein)

## Community Q&A

**Q: exterior materials and colors** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hello I was wondering if you would share the brick color and manufacture as well as the metal roof color and siding colors for this project?

A: Bonderized Standing seam roof w/12 inches in between ribbing;  Robinson Brick company tumbled with flush mortar.  (do not recall exact mix)  Good luck!

**Q: The wall on which the painting hangs** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the material , is it stone ? Can you share some details?

A: This is a true stone wall comprised of an Indiana limestone in a ledge pattern. The full 5" depth of the stone allows for depth variation to the surface that never repeats; creating a strong anchor to spaces throughout the house, inside and out.

**Q: What are the dimensions of this pantry? Thank you** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: 32" wide, 24" deep, 72" tall

**Q: What color are these cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)*

We are building and I'd love to pick the right wood/style and color to mimic these cabinets, they are so pretty!

A: The paint color is Benjamin Moore...French Gray

**Q: Who is the manufacturer of the sliding shelving mechanism?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Our cabinet builder, Jensen Designs, out of Montrose, Colorado, specified all of the components used.

**Q: where can I purchase the cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: These were all designed by us and custom built by Jensen Design, LLC in Montrose, CO

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*