Gettliffe Architecture

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.

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.

"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."

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!