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# JKA Design, LLC | Architect

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- [The Secret Life of Blueprints](https://jkadesign.net/the-secret-life-of-blueprints/) - Although there is the temptation to save thousands of hard-earned dollars and abbreviate the design phase by reusing blueprints, purchasing “canned” plans, or hiring an inexpensive “designer”; this approach generally results in an expensive and unsatisfactory project. Misplaced structural pieces; windows that don’t fit; code violations; time delays; backcharges and extras from the contractor; functional,
- [The Questions To Ask](https://jkadesign.net/the-questions-to-ask/) - The Design and Planning of Your New Home The design and planning of your new home is the most important aspect of a richly rewarding process which will establish the value of your creation. Your role is key in creating the roadmap to a beautiful, comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient personalized home. Once a community and
- [To Renovate, or  NOT To Renovate](https://jkadesign.net/to-renovate-or-not-to-renovate/) - Consider the costs of renovating and how they compare to the value of your house, neighborhood real-estate values and the availability of other properties that could meet your needs. Many times, renovations are not, or are just barely, cost effective. Kitchens and master bedrooms typically bring higher return. Once you have analyzed your wants and
- [Building a Custom Home](https://jkadesign.net/building-a-custom-home/) - Are your needs specialized enough to warrant building a custom-designed home? The custom home process is not for everyone. An experienced architect can aid you in making this important decision. Consider present and future needs, location and budget and allow him to help you analyze all of your requirements. To provide maximum thought to your
- [Six Steps Toward Building Your Dream Home](https://jkadesign.net/six-steps-toward-building-your-dream-home/) - Although conditions may vary, the design and construction of your new home will typically follow these basic steps from inception to completion: Step 1: Deciding What to Build This first stage, called programming, is probably the most valuable time you will spend with your architect. It is at this time you will discuss the

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## Portfolio Items

- [Custom Euro-Style Home](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/custom-euro-style-home/) - A Foothills Gem In Littleton, CO This large and rambling home on ten acres behind the hogback along the beautiful front range in white Deer Valley south of Denver was conceived as a sanctuary for a young couple and their two children. Primary in the design of the massive 23,000 square foot the structure is
- [Whole House Remodel](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/whole-house-remodel/) - West-View Facing Garden Home in North Boulder, CO This residence grew and grew from a relatively small Kitchen/Family room fixer to a rather large house facing the beautifully crafted garden in back on the west side. An oversize exterior patio and outdoor room is defined by a white pergola over sandstone. Interior rooms comprise the
- [Sketches, Rendereings and Models](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/sketches-rendereings-and-models/) - Sketches, Rendereings and Models An assortment of sketches, renderings and models from a wide range of projects.
- [French Country Estate](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/french-country-estate/) - French-inspired Luxury Home - Westminster, CO A French Country design that takes advantage of prevailing views down Ranch Reserve Ridge in Westminster by rotating the living room and master bedroom 45 degrees to the northwest while the principal forms of the residence overlook the golf course. The gated auto court creates owner privacy, eliminates the
- [French Chateau](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/french-chateau/) - Luxury Home - Broomfield, CO The Castle is aptly named for its conical enclosed circular stair. It is of French derivation and exhibits a balanced mix of stone, stucco, and a tile roof with copper standing seam on the cone. The wood shutters give this home an authentic touch.
- [Foothills Modern](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/foothills-modern/) - Custom Residence - North Boulder, CO At the time it was constructed, this home was a strongly modern design drawing from a cubist approach. Sited on a perfectly flat property in the foothills north of Boulder and utilizing passive solar techniques, this home stands out!
- [European Style Estate](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/european-style-estate/) - Eurostyle Luxury Home - Arvada, CO A large family estate for a Denver Metro family with two teenage children, this European design sits on several acres in West Arvada. An unusual floor plan allows plenty of privacy for the master suite with its own outdoor gazebo; yet blends cozy family space with a state-of-the-art cooking
- [Country Addition](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/country-addition/) - Country Remodel - Boulder County, CO An existing split level 1950’s country home with a prominent separate detached garage on several acres was in dire need of a total makeover, a cohesive sense of entry, and guest bedroom suite. By adding a second level to the garage and connecting to the existing building, then extending
- [Contemporary Kitchen Remodel](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/contemporary-kitchen-remodel/) - Full Kitchen Remodel - Longmont, CO This kitchen/dining remodel was a love letter from Randy Matsushima to his lovely diminutive wife who so adored her role as mother, grandmother, and food purveyor for her brood. Many special requirements went into this large food preparation area for this little dynamo. Due to her height challenge, some
- [Contemporary Entry and Master Addition](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/contemporary-entry-and-master-addition/) - Entry Court Remodel / Master Addition - Boulder, CO The requirements for this 250 square foot addition presented quite a challenge for so small a project. For minimal space “give us a better Master Bath, more closet space, and a much better sense of entry.” None of these orders appeared easily affordable or possible at
- [Boulder Mountain Cabin](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/boulder-mountain-cabin/) - Mountain Cabin Addition - Boulder, CO This mountain home west of Boulder, Colorado was originally no more than a small cabin with access through the front door and dangerous underpinnings, a kitchen that was far too small, and poor master bedroom facility. All problem areas were addressed, brought up to code, and made extremely sustainable
- [Whole House Remodel/ Addition](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/whole-house-remodel-addition/) - French Estate Pop-top Addition and Remodel - Golden, CO This virtually brand new Country French home is actually a pop-top - whole house remodel that began as an accommodation to aging parents because the existing walkout ranch building contained an elevator with basement but no upper level. By bringing the roof plate up barely a
- [Tuscan Estate](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/tuscan-estate/) - Tuscan-inspired Luxury Home in Westminster, CO Marie Callaway approached us to upgrade a very basic, un-exciting set of plans that she and John had commissioned for their property in Westminster, Colorado. Time was invested improving volumetric relationships and relationships between exterior and interior spaces. Principal design work involved detail to complete, at client request, a
- [Mountain Modern](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/mountain-modern/) - A Modern Home Nestled in a Rugged Site in Lyons, CO Created for a single gentleman outdoorsman in the boldly rugged terrain west of the town of Lyons, Colorado in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, this home displays forms as jagged as the mountains that surround it. This design had to be worked around
- [Mediterranean Parade of Homes Winner](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/mediterranean-parade-of-homes-winner/) - Award-winning Luxury Home in Broomfield, CO This home at the Broadlands in Broomfield is an authentic Mediterranean single story design that won several awards at the 1998 Denver Parade of Homes. With modest interiors to greet the visitor with a calming effect, it was one of the most popular homes at this event.
- [Large Kitchen Makeover](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/large-kitchen-makeover/) - Whole Kitchen Remodel - Boulder, CO A new kitchen, breakfast nook, and pantry was a simple order of the day for this wonderful couple with large extended family and much entertaining to do. Things got complicated, at first, with much resistance to reordering and moving a pantry that was central to the cooking operation yet
- [Hillside Modern](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/hillside-modern/) - Cutting Edge Modern Hillside Home - Boulder, CO My personal residence designed in the late 1970’s on steeply sloping terrain just west of the city of Boulder, Colorado. The design is an abstract, sculptural approach with the clean lines and geometrical forms popular among modernists of the day. Many challenges inherent in the site and
- [Genesee Mountain Window](https://jkadesign.net/portfolio-item/genesee-mountain-window/) - View from Evergreen, CO Uniquely designed window overlooks Mount Evans and mountain landscape with a subtle window seat below. Designed to withstand heavy wind loads and harsh mountain conditions while providing uninterrupted views.

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