Business Details
43 Years
experience
Award-Winning Custom Home Architects in Colorado
TKP Architects is an award-winning architecture firm with over four decades of experience specializing in high-end custom homes and residential remodeling. Our team-oriented approach emphasizes collaboration between architects, builders, and clients to create designs that are beautiful, comfortable, and deeply personal. We integrate sustainable building practices into both traditional and contemporary designs, ensuring environmental stewardship without compromising style or functionality.Our principals, including Karen Keating, Paul Deardorff, and Erin Elston, bring extensive expertise in space planning, historical detailing, and modern adaptations, supported by a staff recognized for excellence in design competitions and publications. With a focus on understanding client lifestyles, we deliver timeless homes that reflect individual needs while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and innovation.
Services
Custom Home Design
Residential Remodeling
Spec-Home Design
Sustainable Architecture
Golf Club Design
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in custom residential architecture.
- Our collaborative process prioritizes client lifestyle and needs.
- Sustainable building practices integrated into every design.
- Award-winning team with expertise in traditional and contemporary styles.
- Proven track record of successful client-builder-architect partnerships.
Associations and certifications
- AIA Architects Choice Awards
- Best in American Living Awards
- Colorado CARE Awards
What people say
Absolutely stunning design
Excellent communication
Stress-free process
Award-winning expertise
Personalized approach
Services
Custom Home Design
Creating bespoke residential spaces tailored to client lifestyles and site contexts. Our process combines artistic vision with technical precision to deliver timeless, functional homes. Specializing in mountain contemporary, traditional, and modern styles while integrating sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems.
Residential Remodeling
Transforming existing spaces into modern, functional living environments. We specialize in updating historic homes while preserving character and converting outdated properties into contemporary masterpieces. Our team ensures minimal disruption while maximizing value and livability through detailed planning and execution.
Spec-Home Design
Designing high-end speculative homes for builders that balance market appeal with architectural excellence. Our portfolio includes mountain retreats and golf course properties that meet strict planning regulations while maintaining distinctive design elements that attract discerning buyers.
Sustainable Architecture
Incorporating environmentally responsible practices into every project through energy-efficient systems and sustainable material selection. We create homes that reduce environmental impact without compromising aesthetic quality or comfort, meeting modern standards for eco-conscious living.
Golf Club Design
Specialized design services for golf and country club facilities that enhance member experiences while maintaining functional operations. Our portfolio demonstrates expertise in creating welcoming environments that blend with natural landscapes and meet the unique requirements of private club communities.
People
Karen Keating
Principal, Architect, AIA, NCARB
Founder of TKP Architects with a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan. Registered architect in Colorado and Wyoming, Karen has led the firm since 1983, combining business leadership with design excellence. She mentors staff while maintaining active involvement in client projects.
Paul Deardorff
Principal, Architect, NCARB
Vice President with nearly three decades of experience at TKP. Holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Idaho with minors in art and interior design. Specializes in space planning and architectural style development while managing firm operations.
Erin Elston
Principal, Architect, NCARB
Award-winning architect since 2000 with a Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University. Specializes in translating client needs into warm, functional spaces. Active in industry organizations and recognized for excellence in residential remodeling through multiple CARE Awards.
Steve Sall
Project Designer, AIBD, Associate AIA
Lead designer with 25+ years of residential design experience. Holds an Associate of Architectural Technology degree and specializes in historically inspired homes adapted for modern living. Recognized with multiple industry awards for design excellence.
Jayme Ciacio
Project Manager
Passionate sustainable design advocate with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Colorado. Specializes in 3D modeling and construction documentation while bringing innovative energy to client projects. Certified in Passive House design principles.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We work across traditional, contemporary, and mountain modern styles while maintaining expertise in historical preservation and adaptive reuse projects.
How do you handle complex zoning regulations?
Our team has extensive experience navigating strict planning requirements, including historic district guidelines and environmental constraints, ensuring compliance while achieving design goals.
Can you help with sustainable building certifications?
While we focus on practical sustainability, we can guide clients through LEED and other certification processes when requested.
What's your approach to client collaboration?
We prioritize understanding client lifestyles through detailed consultations, maintaining open communication throughout the design and construction phases to ensure complete satisfaction.
Do you work with out-of-state clients?
Yes, our team successfully manages remote projects with regular site visits and digital collaboration tools to maintain quality control.
How are construction timelines managed?
We develop detailed schedules during design phase and coordinate closely with builders to maintain realistic timelines while allowing flexibility for design refinements.
