--- title: "David Johnston Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/david-johnston-architects-pfvwus-pf~662729460 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~662729460.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "David Johnston Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/26a36f0c0f33faa7_6567-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "119 South Spring St. Suite 203, Aspen, Colorado 81611, United States" latitude: 39.1951 longitude: -106.8236 phone: "(970) 925-3444" website: http://www.djarchitects.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 683 last_updated: 2026-09-11 --- # David Johnston Architects Original Houzz profile: [David Johnston Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/david-johnston-architects-pfvwus-pf~662729460) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Aspen, CO - **Serves:** Aspen, Colorado and across the globe. - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2013–2017), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 100,000 Ideabook Saves David Johnston Architects (DJA) has a truly unique dichotomy – the resources, expertise and breadth of a large architectural firm, with a small studio’s personalized experience and individual attention. The Principals are hands-on; from initial site analysis and schematic concept to finished design drawings, construction documentation and administration. Because the DJA team lives, breathes and loves what they do, they are well acclaimed. Clients commend them not only for ingenuity and impeccable design, but for the value and exceptional return on investment. The hearts of builders, contractors and suppliers are won with meticulous attention to detail and support. And real estate brokers adore DJA, for their projects have an outstanding track record and shake the market. Although they travel the world seeking inspiration and insight, Aspen is home for DJA. They honor and respect the Roaring Fork Valley by sourcing materials and partners as locally as possible. With 80% of their projects in the Aspen area this isn’t hard to do. Seeking out projects that vary in size, style and function, David Johnston Architects doesn’t have a “look.” The firm’s portfolio spans styles from American Farmhouse, Contemporary and Colorado Mountain to French Country, Tuscan and English Cottage, and the starting point for all designs is the client’s goals. In addition to residential architecture, David Johnston Architects specializes in full scale land-use planning, connecting developers with projects. DJA by the numbers: years in business: 17 total sf built: 750,000 total residential projects: 310 total commercial projects: 48 number of repeat clients: 57 team members: 5 office dogs: 2 ### Services Provided - Architecture - interior design - planning and development ### Areas Served - Aspen - Colorado and across the globe. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | David Johnston Architects | | Address | 119 South Spring St. Suite 203, Aspen, Colorado 81611, United States | | Phone | (970) 925-3444 | | Website | http://www.djarchitects.com | | Followers on Houzz | 683 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DJArchitects - Blog — www.djarchitects.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [David Johnston Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/david-johnston-architects-pfvwus-pf~662729460) - **Website:** http://www.djarchitects.com - **Phone:** (970) 925-3444 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2013–2017), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — Kaegebein Fine Homebuilding LLC, Jan. 2014** > I have worked with David, Brian and the whole team at DJA on several projects. They are incredible at what they do. As a builder, I can count on them to provide accurate details and onsite assistance in the construction of their projects. They are artistic, thoughtful and professional in all aspects of their work. I absolutely recommend using them to design your dream! **★★★★★ — Della and Zella Interiors, March 2013** > David Johnston Architects provides outstanding architectural design and project management services. I have worked with them on several projects over the years and the team is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with. Della and Zella Interiors highly recommends DJA! **★★★★★ — 186 Lighting Design Group - Gregg Mackell, Nov. 2012** > I've worked with David Johnston's office for a number of years and have always enjoyed the collaboration of the architects on his staff. They are do excellent work and are creative with concepts and very good at the details. David's office can design at a high level in a number of different architectural styles. David gave me one of my first projects in Aspen and we've had a great and lasting working relationship. Our clients have all been happy with the homes DJ's office designed. Some of our homes have graced the cover of significant design magazines in Colorado. I'd recommend them to anyone. ## Selected projects - [Starwood Residence - Aspen Colorado](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/starwood-residence-aspen-colorado-pj-vj~990088) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This extensive residential remodel had lofty goals of transforming a traditional home built in 1968 into a contemporary, cutting-edge dwelling. This challenge was magnified by the inability to modifying the footprint due to current zoning laws as well as integrating two additions made in the mid-eighties. The owner’s vision was to “see” not only throughout the interior but also take in the expansive views of the epic mountain surroundings with a complete modern design. A drastic metamorphosis wa… - [Snowmass Village Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/snowmass-village-residence-pj-vj~422524) - Location: Snowmass Village, CO - Photos: 24 - [Vinton Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vinton-residence-pj-vj~271942) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Travers Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/travers-residence-pj-vj~270061) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Red Mountain Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/red-mountain-residence-pj-vj~270050) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Chateau Elan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chateau-elan-pj-vj~270039) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Cothelstone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cothelstone-pj-vj~251084) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Earthman Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/earthman-residence-pj-vj~39320) - Location: Missouri Heights, CO - Photos: 17 - [Thunderbowl Townhouse \#16](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thunderbowl-townhouse-16-pj-vj~39316) - Location: Aspen, CO - Photos: 2 - [Thunderbowl Townhouse \#1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thunderbowl-townhouse-1-pj-vj~39308) - Location: Aspen, CO - Photos: 8 - [Riggs Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riggs-residence-pj-vj~32939) - Location: Aspen, CO - Photos: 7 - [McDonough Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mcdonough-residence-pj-vj~35346) - Location: Snowmass Village, CO - Photos: 16 - [Getty Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/getty-residence-pj-vj~32067) - Location: Woody Creek, CO - Photos: 14 - [Fox Run 13](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fox-run-13-pj-vj~32917) - Location: Missouri Heights, CO - Photos: 20 - [Feldman Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/feldman-residence-pj-vj~32398) - Location: Woody Creek, CO - Photos: 5 - [Calderini Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/calderini-residence-pj-vj~32320) - Location: Aspen, CO - Photos: 7 - [Blue Creek Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-creek-ranch-pj-vj~32951) - Location: Carbondale, CO - Photos: 5 - [Holtze Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holtze-residence-pj-vj~32341) - Location: Carbondale, CO - Photos: 4 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/david-johnston-architects-pfvwus-pf~662729460) ## Ideabooks - [Ortiz \| Cunningham](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12731934/list/ortiz-cunningham) — 14 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/djaaspen) ## Community Q&A **Q: Ceiling?** *(in Photo Questions)* What would you call that kind of vaulted ceiling and how in the heck would you construct it? A: It is a dome vault. It was very difficult to construct as well as to get the tile to line up. **Q: Can you share the tile maker and style info? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This page shows all of the tiles: http://www.sainttropezboutique.us/products/tiles/fez-tiles.aspx **Q: Can you tell me what kind of vent hood that is?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The shell of the hood was custom designed in our office, then fabrication was coordinated through Mike Scott at Thurston Kitchens in Aspen. **Q: Gorgeous Tiles** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes these tiles, please? A: http://www.sainttropezboutique.us/products/tiles/fez-tiles.aspx **Q: Space** *(in Photo Questions)* How many feet is between the island and the dining chairs/table? Is it a comfortable enough distance for the flow of foot traffic? A: It is about 3'-0" from back of stool to back of chairs as shown, but I believe the photographer pushed the dining room table towards the bar for the photo. **Q: Need help for my kitchen** *(in Photo Questions)* I wanted to build wine storage into one corner of my kitchen. Would it be possible to purchase one of the corners in the pic below? A: Please contact Dalst Wine Cellars, www.dalst.com, they provided the racks. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*