--- title: "Gettliffe Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gettliffe-architecture-pfvwus-pf~344078945 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~344078945.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Gettliffe Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/00b3586b006f48d0_9998-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "3014 Bluff Street, Boulder, Colorado 80301, United States" latitude: 40.0497 longitude: -105.2143 phone: "(303) 449-9155" website: http://www.gettliffe.com rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 289 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Gettliffe Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Gettliffe Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gettliffe-architecture-pfvwus-pf~344078945) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Boulder, CO - **Serves:** Denver, Westminster, Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Lafayette, Erie, Louisville, Superior, Edwards, Gunbarrel, Salida, Breckenridge, Vail, Glendale, Niwot, Lazy Acres, Paragon Estates, Pine Brook Hill, Altona, Tall Timber, Eldorado Springs, Jamestown, Sunshine, Crisman, Mountain Meadows, Seven Hills, Valmont, Hygiene, Leyner - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2023), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Our green architectural design process begins with careful consideration of earth, culture and community. Over the course of 30 years working with clients locally and across the globe, we have refined an approach to collaborative design built on the values of inspiration, discovery, and ecological responsibility. Through our work, our team of Boulder, Colorado architects and international partners strive to foster positive human relationships and a closer connection with nature. We embrace architecture as a celebration of identity and purpose that moves beyond function to uplift the human spirit. Each design we create is shaped by how people will live, work and play in a space, and is also a creatively crafted response to the surrounding land, culture, climate and natural light. When these elements find harmony in a single structure, a sense of wonder and life as an artful experience emerges. Based in Boulder, Colorado, we offer green architectural design from private residences to eco lodges and community projects. Our current projects include a local, sustainable organic farm, a passive solar straw bale getaway in the mountains of Southern Colorado, and a community center for climate change in Nicaragua. We would love to collaborate with you on your next project. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Home Restoration - Drafting - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Staircase Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Denver - Westminster - Boulder - Longmont - Broomfield - Lafayette - Erie - Louisville - Superior - Edwards - Gunbarrel - Salida - Breckenridge - Vail - Glendale - Niwot - Lazy Acres - Paragon Estates - Pine Brook Hill - Altona - Tall Timber - Eldorado Springs - Jamestown - Sunshine - Crisman - Mountain Meadows - Seven Hills - Valmont - Hygiene - Leyner ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Gettliffe Architecture | | Address | 3014 Bluff Street, Boulder, Colorado 80301, United States | | Phone | (303) 449-9155 | | Website | http://www.gettliffe.com | | License Number | 30123018 | | Followers on Houzz | 289 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/gettliffearchitecture - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/gettliffearch - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/gettliffe-architecture - Blog — http://blog.gettliffe.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Gettliffe Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gettliffe-architecture-pfvwus-pf~344078945) - **Website:** http://www.gettliffe.com - **Phone:** (303) 449-9155 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - - AIA Licensed Architect since 1994- In Mountain Living's list of Top Mountain Architects since 2006- Chosen for the “Unique Design Solutions for Unique Sites” AIA Fall 2012- Architects' Choice Award: AIA Denver 2011 - "Landmarks of the Future” Tour of Architects’ Homes 2008 - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2023), for Design. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — Charles Withers, March 2019** > We recently moved into our new home in Boulder, Colorado. Gettliffe Architecture designed and guided us through the entire project, including helping us choose the General Contractor, conceptual design and the ultimate design of our new home, as well as management of the project through to the last paintbrush stroke on the wall. Dominique and his team were very attentive to our goals and to our aspirations. They were great to work with throughout the entire process. We especially appreciated their help during the construction process, working in collaboration with the contractors to turn our vision into reality. We could not be happier with the final result; it is truly a home that we will cherish and enjoy for years to come. **★★★★★ — CandaceColoradoHomesLLC, Jan. 2019** > I can't say enough about how wonderful, professional, creative and resourceful that Gettliffe Architecture is. I always know that Dominique and his staff always have the clients best interest at heart. When you meet him and his staff in person you know you are in good hands! When working with them you feel right at home with their sincere approach and passion about what they do. It is a true pleasure to be working with them. **★★★★★ — Ken Matthews, May 2014** > "I want to take this opportunity to commend and recommend Gettliffe Architecture. > > My wife Leslie and I recently received a certificate of occupancy of our home 3 miles outside of Salida, Colorado (on December 20, 2013). We purchased the property in 2006 and involved Gettliffe Architecture, frankly, even before the sale was concluded. We were interested in whether or not the site would receive good sun so this critical and renewable energy source could be utilized. They answered that question and we started the project. Many other questions would be asked and resolved along the way. > > While we had some specific “wants” in the house and incorporated those desires; the architectural vision and integrity was created and managed along the way by Dominique and Alejandra. They advised us when an idea was or was not in keeping with our overall desires and the architectural theme that was developed. > > From the first site visit to see our vision, through the schematic design stage, through revisions of the plans and finalization of same, to construction drawings, and the multiple questions that occur during the building process, and into the countless design issues that arise during construction – the Gettliffe Architecture team counseled us wisely and in concert with our vision of the house and their architectural interpretation of our vision. We respect and trust their sense of space, design, and relationship, both within the structure, and how the house integrated with the incredible beauty of the site in all directions. We were not interested in a house that overpowered the natural beauty, rather a modern expression of our vision that sat in harmony with nature while still honoring the surroundings. > > The resulting home is spectacular – clearly reflecting our desires for style and living; but stamped clearly with Dominique and Alejandra's unique architectural creativity, talent, skill, experience, and artistry. > > They are truly creative architects, who see the end product from many facets, directions, and perspectives from the outset and throughout creation and implementation. We are thrilled with the result. > > Just so you know, this is the second home that Dominique has designed for me personally, one completed in 1987 and now, this one. > > Thanks, Gettliffe Architecture." **★★★★★ — Pocci Design Group, March 2014** > Our interior design firm has worked with Getliffe Architecture for a number of years and it has truly been a pleasure. (Owner) Dominique fosters a collaborative environment within his team so that every project’s core elements are given a variety of ideas and perspectives from all involved. The result is beautiful architectural design that sustains the vision of their clients. And with Getliffe’s design-build background, pleasing aesthetics never compromise the budget. I would gladly recommend their services to all our clients. > > Donna Pocci > Pocci Design Group **★★★★★ — mikegorman, Feb. 2014** > I have worked with Gettliffe Architecture for many years as a Structural Engineering Consultant and can say that every project has been a rewarding experience. They accomplish their amazing designs with attention to detail and actually listening to and implementing input from their consultants. After 33 years of consulting to hundreds of Architects, I still put Gettliffe up there with the Best of the Best! > I would not hesitate to recommend Gettliffe Architecture! **★★★★★ — Mike White, Dec. 2013** > I could write positive things all day about the Gettliffe team. Working with Dominique, Alejandra, and the entire crew was a pleasure. They patiently walked us through the tradeoffs between project features and our limited budget, helping us understand the implications of options we considered. After understanding our priorities they added their design artistry to transform our home into a place we appreciate every day. > Their emphasis on a sound structure and unseen design was evident throughout as well, identifying framing issues with the original structure and working in remediation with minimal incremental cost. The care around the foundation and drainage is especially appreciated since the recent flooding in Boulder as we had no basement flooding, unlike nearly all of our neighbors in similar terrain. > Their services during construction were excellent, helping us deal with unexpected issues -- we always felt supported by their care and expertise. **★★★★★ — jmsolvay, Nov. 2013** > We have done two projects with GA and have found the experience thrilling. The end result was extremely pleasing in terms of esthetics and living comfort. GA is focused on working with the customer to achieve the best possible product. **★★★★★ — jayceeco, Oct. 2013** > Dominique and his studio staff both designed and was the general contractor for our Boulder remodel. Once simple way to describe how well it worked out is to say that Dom is one of my closest friends 10 years later. How many general contractors do you hear that about? > > I love his design style, both the process and the outcome. We took a year to design our new house, inspired by Sarah Susanka's book "Not So Big House", and it could \*not\* have turned out better. The melding of our vision and Dom's was a truely pleasurable back and forth partnership. Even 10 years later, I sometimes find myself standing and looking at part of the design and marveling that we created something so wonderful - liveable, creative, beautiful, using simple (and not so expensive) materials. We feel it very representative of who we are. **★★★★★ — nanbunce, Oct. 2013** > Dominique remodeled our house in Boulder. We had a non-descript ranch house with a steep access to basement and garage, and 3 small bedrooms on the main floor. Ceiling height was 8 ft. No west views to flatirons. House in a great neighborhood, south facing, large garden area, but cramped. We wanted to take better advantage of the light, open up the rooms, easy access to basement, views. We had in mind a cathedral ceiling, like we had in our old house. > > Dominique's solution was to create 3 connected dormers in the roof line, facing south, with clear-story windows along the new roof line. > The south rooms (living, dining, kitchen) then had 12' and 10' ceilings > and were open with great views to the south and thru the house. > The west bedroom was opened with French doors to the west, and > a master bedroom and bath was created on the east, with a nice > "breakfast" balcony accessed by French doors. The stairs to the > basement were widened and the pitch was reduced, to make the > basement (with a rec-room, bedroom, bath, laudry, garage) feel a > part of the house. > > We have been very happy with the feel and the utility of the > design. As I write this, a Colorado spruce just outside the living room windows creates a feeling of being outdoors, I see many interior angles where the inside ceiling lines of the dormers join, and I see through to the west garden area. It was quite an elegant solution! ## Selected projects - [Shanidiin Organic Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shanidiin-organic-farm-pj-vj~5898474) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 21 - Description: Shanidiin Farm – named by the owners after the Navajo word, which means “ray of sunshine” – is the basis of the project’s vision of “enlightened” rural development. Spurred by the growing movement and demand for high quality, unprocessed and local foods, Shanidiin Farm, located on 40 acres of land on the outskirts of Boulder, Colorado is designed as a center for organic food production. In line with the owners’ vision, this modern home and farm complex serves as a model for sustainable and commu… - [Gregory Creek Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gregory-creek-residence-pj-vj~5282944) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 19 - Description: The Gregory Creek Residence is located in a lush copse of trees along the green corridor of Gregory Creek in Boulder. Inspired by a program that emphasized both inclusion in and protection from this rich, wild environment, the image of a cluster of mushrooms became an early metaphor – a home emerging from the soil as part of the forest undergrowth to create shelter for a safe retreat. The roofline expresses this reaching or growth and provides a protective canopy for the layers underneath. The r… - [Strawbale Retreat Home with Green Design Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/strawbale-retreat-home-with-green-design-features-pj-vj~92528) - Location: Crestone, CO - Photos: 11 - Description: This straw bale mountain vacation home was designed to connect visitors to the surrounding environment and serve as a welcoming retreat for friends and family. The multinational owners wanted to uphold the inherent character of the majestic site – located at the cusp of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the San Luis Valley in Colorado – throughout the process and in the final result. Designed to merge into its natural setting and link occupants with the outdoors, the stucco home was constructed… - [Northern Slope Sanctuary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northern-slope-sanctuary-pj-vj~3081519) - Location: Salida, CO - Photos: 9 - Description: This peaceful modern home is anchored to a mountainside overlooking the Arkansas Valley, and facing the Collegiate Peaks Range. The structure presents a low profile by stepping up the pitch of the mountain with four different levels, while an angled roof, reaching towards the winter sun, compensates for the limited sun exposure of the northern slope. Throughout the design and building process, green techniques were incorporated to maximize the home’s energy efficiency and minimize its environmen… - [Scotch Pine Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scotch-pine-residence-pj-vj~887783) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 15 - Description: Located on a west-facing slope outside of Boulder, Colorado, the Scotch Pine residence was designed around the expansive views of the Front Range. With snow-capped peaks as far as the eye can see and the city of Boulder in the foreground, the owners’ desire to enjoy views of the natural environment from every part of the house was a central design focus of this project. - The western orientation of the home and the emphasis on using floor to ceiling windows to open the house to panoramic views g… - [Sugarloaf Outcrop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sugarloaf-outcrop-pj-vj~5816830) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 9 - Description: Located on the eastern slope of Sugarloaf Mountain outside of Boulder, Colorado, the Sugarloaf Outcrop residence was inspired by the unique climbing culture prevalent throughout Boulder’s canyons and of which our client is enthusiastically a part of. The clustered forms of the residence express the client’s young dynamic family, the desire to live simply on the land and to have little impact within the mountainous environment. The stacked clustered volumes, reminiscent of a rock outcropping, red… - [Juicy Berry Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/juicy-berry-farm-pj-vj~6723456) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 8 - Description: Juicy Berry Farm is a 12-acre permacultural farm and residence. Currently in the making, the farm will feature multiple outbuildings in addition to the modern home, including a pump house for water treatment, goat barn, four-season greenhouse, and an observatory built into a pre-existing silo. The residence is built into the highest point of a bluff, overlooking a gentle slope leading down to Boulder Creek. Intended as an extension of the landscape, the design of the home emphasizes simplicity a… - [Family Home Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-home-transformation-pj-vj~2889866) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 8 - Description: This North Boulder home was originally a cottage built in 1956. Over the decades, four disparate additions had been made, resulting in a space that felt confusing and disjointed. Gettliffe Architecture’s design fuses preexisting elements, shapes new areas of focus, invites natural light and warmth, and creates flow. The home is transformed from its prior iteration into an airy, functional space that retains its original character (and original square footage). Additionally, the energy efficiency… - [Gettliffe Architecture Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gettliffe-architecture-studio-pj-vj~266985) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 7 - Description: Gettliffe Architecture's studio in Boulder, Colorado was designed as an open, adaptable and light-filled workspace. The studio is at street level and features high ceilings, tall windows, and entrances on both the north and south sides of the building. The result is an “atelier,” or workshop atmosphere, permeable to the outside and multifunctional within. - [Open Town Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/open-town-living-pj-vj~5507087) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 7 - Description: This 1940’s home was remodeled and expanded to create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The transformation connected the dining room, office, sunspace, sitting room and terrace to create a sense of simplicity and continuity, while opening the house to its backyard. Despite the home’s relatively small size (1,500 sq. ft.), the layout and fluidity between each area provides an open and generous feel. The geometry of the dining room and sunspace provides visual and physical a… - [Mountain Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-home-pj-vj~5507075) - Location: Boulder, CO - Photos: 9 - Description: The clients wanted to experience a direct and open connection to the natural beauty of their mountain site. The project features seamless transitions between interior living areas and the natural surroundings from every level of the home. Located on a steep slope in the foothills west of Boulder, the design emphasizes views of the distant mountains and nearby trees and rocks to create an inspiring connection with the nature surrounding the home. A walk-out deck, patio, bridge and stairs lead dir… - [Desert Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/desert-home-pj-vj~5507093) - Location: Las Cruces, NM - Photos: 7 - Description: Located at the edge of the desert on a hill at the eastern fringe of the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico, the Desert Home capitalizes on expansive views of the mountains and city. While protected from the dynamic desert climate, the home was designed to allow natural elements to filter through. The sun is used for lighting, while rainwater collected from the roof, is directed towards landscape features. The circular structure with a living area at its center radiates outward towards more private… [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/gettliffe-architecture-pfvwus-pf~344078945) ## Ideabooks - [Press](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129120943/list/press) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/gettliffe) ## Community Q&A **Q: Floor** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the floor poured concrete or tile? If tile, can you please provide info about where I can get it? Thanks! A: The floor is poured in place concrete, troweled, sealed and waxed. **Q: Vanity Lights** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful home! I've been searching for these lights, and Modern Form's Sabre bath bar is listed in the 5280 feature, however, it appears this is a completely different fixture from this photo. Any help with the vanity light details? A: Hello! We do not have the specific model number for that light, but it was supplied by Complete Lighting in Denver -- they can be found at https://www.facebook.com/imagecompletelighting/ Hope this helps! **Q: I love this tile and wood combination** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the type of wood and where can I get this gradient tile? A: Hello! The cabinets are cherry wood and the ceiling is hemlock. The tile is a glass tile -- please contact Pocci Design for the exact brand. **Q: Where can I buy the vanity?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell us where you got the beautiful vanity? A: It is a custom piece by Emslie Woodworking in Salida, CO. **Q: Hi what are the dimensions of the built-in sofa and back rest?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The built-in seating area is 20 ft long, crescent-shaped. The higher back rest in the photo is 5 ft high. Let us know if you have any other questions! Thank you **Q: Wood Coloring** *(in Photo Questions)* I was wondering if any of the wood had a stain on it or was it a clear varnish? The whole house is beautiful. A: Hi Nicole, thank you for the question. There are 3 species of wood in the photo above -- Cherry on the cabinetry, Southern Yellow Pine on the floors, and Hemlock on the ceilings. There is a light stain on the floors, but the rest is a clear finish. Let us know if you have any other questions, we're happy to help. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*