TKP Architects

TKP designed a garage with apartment on top and large office in basement below (3 total levels) in Golden with very strict limitations imposed by city planning. This was also in a historic district and important for us that it blended into the neighborhood. TKP designed an absolutely beautiful structure that met all of our needs, was within limits of city planning (no variances needed). The apartment is beautiful, bright, feels spacious, plenty of storage. The entire project was completed during the pandemic and at budget. TKP was wonderful to work with, great ideas, great communication.

TKP was referred by a friend when we decided to build our dream home. From the moment we initially met with Paul and Karen, we were impressed with not only their technical knowledge, professionalism and prior projects, but by the fact that, from the beginning, they took a very personal interest in our project. They helped, with us having never done anything like this before, in so many areas outside of just the design and architecture. They helped us put a team together from builder to interior design and many of the skilled trades in between and we grew to quickly trust their recommendations and suggestions. The entire TKP staff was tremendous and very easy to work with as we met and worked with many talented folks over the 16 month design period and the 18 month build. We had periodic meetings both in office and on site and Paul and Karen continually came up with new ideas and suggestions that made the process so much easier for us. Changes or modifications in the design were fairly minimal because of the great ongoing communication throughout the process that was developed by TKP. TKP made what could have been a difficult and frustrating process quite easy. We ended up with a beautiful home that exceeded our expectations, which honestly were pretty high to begin with. We could not have chosen more beneficial partner for our project. In short, They took our "vision" and turned it into a reality that exceeded the vision.

TKP designed a beautiful home for my husband and me that is a pleasure to live in. They cleverly incorporated our ideas so the house truly feels like ours. TKP also managed some unique challenges, as the house can function as a standalone ADU or as a complimentary addition to our son’s home. They stay current on local regulations so their plans breezed through the permitting process. TKP was upfront and on target with their costs. Unreservedly we recommend TKP Architects.

After reviewing the TKP portfolio online and our initial meeting with Karen & Paul we knew that they were the right firm for our project. The objective was to update our 1990’s mountain home in Evergreen, CO. Karen and team came back with a plan that included everything we wanted and more. She helped us select a builder and after the initial bids came in higher than we wanted, we needed to trim down the project. Karen went to work and outlined a short list of design elements that we could modify to meet our financial target while still obtaining our larger goals. Karen stayed engaged throughout the project helping us select both our exterior and interior materials. The entire TKP team was very professional and a pleasure to work with. They took our basic concepts and turned them into a stunning reality. We love the end result! We highly recommend the TKP team.

Great people, great process, great performance! Every aspect of working with TKP was positive and professional. We were extremely pleased with design and execution. No concern was a hassle and was met with appropriate consideration. Highly recommend and would retain their services again.

We had the pleasure of working with Karen Keating and TKP for an extensive remodel of our Colorado mountain house. We discovered her firm while researching various mountain house photographs. Karen's designs stood out for their quality and fit with the high country. We were pleased when we first met her and toured our "before" house. She was excited about the potential the house held and many of the original architect's thoughts/designs. We embarked on a lengthy remodel and were in constant touch with Karen and her team. She also provided valuable input with the time-intensive design/color selections for the house, pulling everything together into one cohesive plan. Karen was there to support us and provide important advice during the inevitable ups and downs of a remote remodel. The finished design is everything we wanted, and we love entertaining family and friends there. Would we use Karen again? Absolutely! We are already planning on asking for her help with an outbuilding and possibly an in-town project!

The objective of the project was to transform a very dated 1970's chalet-style house into a modern home appropriate to the foothills of Colorado through a combination of rehabilitation and addition. Karen Keating and her team were with us every step of the way from design through construction, assuring quality and consistency. They continually impressed us with their cooperative professionalism, willingness to put up cheerfully with a client whose ideas continued to evolve through the design process, and creativity in working through thorny design problems that arose from blending together two different types of houses into something that felt like a coherent whole. It was a great experience during a difficult project.

TKP architecture firm is superior in the industry. There skill sets in high end residential design is unmatched. Karen, Paul, and Erin are true professionals. Erin, my project manager architect really kept me on track as owner, builder, general contractor, designer, broker in my macro decision making. She is a true compass keeping the intent of my home on track and always pointed in the right direction. Her professional expertise advice is so valuable and brings me a peace of mind when making multi- million dollar decisions. TKP AAA++ !!

I received a prompt reponse from David Benning at TKP Architects. I found him to be professional, friendly and above all knowledgeable. I would recommend David for your project.

I had the best experience working with this firm! From the very start they were on top of their game with verifying what I could and could not do being that I was in a flood plain. They listened carefully to my needs and turned a 1958 mid century home into a contemporary gem. I did not want to do much with the exterior except for color and trim changes and we agreed that the entrance needed to be updated. That one change gave the exterior a whole different look. Erin Elston nailed the exterior with her design which set the mood for the rest of the house. I would recommend TKP to anyone! They respond when you need them and that's important to me. This was a great relationship!

TKP architects designed the plans for a complete remodel of a 1985 unit at Polo Club North. They had to redesign access to the basement and came up with a beautiful rounded staircase which is the envy of all our neighbors. The entire project is everything we envisioned and much more. We highly recommend them.

Karen and Paul designed a custom mountain contemporary home for us in Evergreen. We selected them partly because we were so happy with the floor plan of our previous home, which they had designed 20 years earlier. TKP's experience with exactly the style we wanted paid off, and we are thrilled with the results. It is a blend of modern and classic, and its soaring roof lines and large windows, as well as careful siting on our lot perfectly achieve our desire to bring together the indoor and outdoor spaces. We threw in quite a few ideas of our own, and they worked with us to make sure we got the results we wanted. We had more contact with Paul than Karen, but both were accessible for key discussions. In addition to architectural services, TKP provided access to an excellent structural engineer, which was very helpful. On the negative side, there were times when communications seemed to lag, and design took longer than expected. Now that we are in our house, we appreciate everything that TKP did to make it special and uniquely ours.