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Award-Winning Colorado Architects | F9 Productions
F9 Productions is an award-winning architecture and design firm established in 2009, serving clients across Colorado and beyond. Our team of experienced architects and designers combines innovative design with hands-on construction expertise to deliver functional, sustainable, and aesthetically striking solutions for residential, commercial, and multi-family projects. We prioritize collaboration, transparency, and efficiency, ensuring seamless communication with clients, builders, and consultants throughout every project phase.Our unique design-build approach, supported by our sister construction company F14 Productions, allows us to oversee projects from concept to completion with precision and accountability. With offices in Longmont and Denver, we specialize in navigating Colorado's unique architectural challenges while maintaining a commitment to environmental sustainability and client-centric service. Recognized for excellence through multiple industry awards, we empower clients to transform their visions into enduring architectural realities.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Architecture
Design Build
Multi-Family Architecture
Interior Design
ADU Development
Mountain Home Design
Sustainable Architecture
Construction Management
Tenant Finish
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Colorado expertise with deep understanding of regional design challenges
- Integrated design-build process ensures project continuity and accountability
- Award-winning team with 10+ years of proven industry excellence
- 24/7 client communication prioritizing rapid response and transparency
- Sustainability-focused designs incorporating local materials and energy efficiency
What people say
Award-winning team
Responsive communication
Creative solutions
Professional execution
Detailed plans
Services
Residential Architecture
Specializing in custom homes, additions, and remodels, our residential architecture service blends aesthetic innovation with functional precision. We create personalized living spaces that reflect client lifestyles while meeting Colorado's unique environmental requirements. Our process ensures seamless integration of design vision with practical construction solutions.
Commercial Architecture
We deliver forward-thinking commercial spaces that balance brand identity with operational efficiency. Our expertise spans tenant finish, mixed-use developments, and specialized commercial facilities. Each project incorporates sustainable materials and adaptive design principles to maximize long-term value for business owners.
Design Build
This service combines architectural design with hands-on construction management through our sister company F14 Productions. By maintaining control from concept to completion, we ensure design integrity while optimizing timelines, budgets, and quality control for complex architectural projects.
Interior Design
Our interior design service focuses on creating functional, aesthetically cohesive environments that enhance user experience. We specialize in material selection, spatial optimization, and lighting design that complements architectural elements while meeting specific client needs and regulatory requirements.
Sustainable Architecture
This service emphasizes environmentally responsible building practices through energy-efficient systems, local material sourcing, and passive design strategies. We integrate sustainability principles into every project phase, from initial concept to final construction documentation, ensuring minimal environmental impact without compromising design quality.
People
Lance Cayko
Partner and Principal
Award-winning architect with 20+ years of construction and design experience. Co-founder of F9 Productions, lecturer at NDSU, and host of the Inside the Firm podcast. Recognized for innovative sustainable designs and industry leadership.
Alex Gore
Partner and Principal
Visionary architect blending construction expertise with creative design. Co-founder with 15+ years of teaching experience at CU Boulder. Author of The Creativity Code and co-host of the globally ranked Inside the Firm podcast, focusing on architectural innovation.
Rohs Heck
Project Architect
Skilled project architect with a focus on environmental design and lighting solutions. Brings hands-on construction experience from early career projects at CU Boulder and the Lama Foundation. Specializes in detail-oriented residential and commercial designs.
Sarah Althoff
Interior Designer
Creative interior designer with a sustainability background from Colorado State University. Focuses on natural material integration and functional space optimization. Brings environmental consciousness to every design project while maintaining aesthetic excellence.
Tyler McNutt
Project Designer
Dedicated project designer with expertise in architectural design and construction. Combines technical precision with creative problem-solving. Specializes in translating complex design concepts into practical, buildable solutions for residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What architectural services does F9 Productions offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and multi-family architecture, interior design, ADU development, sustainable design, and integrated design-build construction services across Colorado.
How does F9's design-build approach benefit clients?
Our design-build model ensures seamless project continuity by combining architectural design with construction management through our sister company F14 Productions, improving efficiency and accountability.
Do you work on sustainable building projects?
Yes, we integrate sustainable practices in all projects through material selection, energy-efficient systems, passive design strategies, and participation in the 1 Tree Planted program.
What areas do you serve?
We operate statewide in Colorado with offices in Longmont and Denver, serving Front Range communities and Western Slope regions from mountain towns to urban centers.
How do you handle project communication?
We prioritize rapid response (within one hour) and maintain transparent communication throughout all project phases using digital collaboration tools and regular client meetings.
Can you assist with permitting processes?
Yes, our team manages complete permitting documentation, code compliance reviews, and submission processes to ensure smooth approvals from Colorado municipalities and counties.
Reviews (3)
Rikin P.
Aug 31, 2021
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We worked with Lance and Alex to design our dream mountain home... and they did not disappoint! Right from the beginning their communication and pricing was very transparent, and they worked with us closely each step of the way to design something that surpassed all expectations. They made everything from the site visit, working with the HOA, to designing extremely seamless. If I ever have architectural needs in the future I would strongly consider working with them again, as well as recommend this firm to all my friends and family in the Denver area.
Brittney H.
Aug 24, 2019
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We hired Alex Gore from F9 to design our dream home in the mountains. Alex patiently listened to our top priorities in design and then provided wonderful ideas that spoke directly to those priorities. He also pointed out issues we might not have thought of and suggestions to reduce costs and waste. As owner builders, Alex was great at answering questions that a contractor would already know as well as providing insight into the construction process based upon his own experience on job sites. As our home is off the grid, Alex was great at working with a variety of other engineers/designers to ensure
M. M.
Mar 25, 2019
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F9 Productions is an outstanding full-service architectural firm. We hired Alex Gore and his firm to be our lead architectural and structural engineering partner in the design and development of our custom home. This included a detailed and laborious HOA review process with an architectural design committee (including architects from top firms in Denver/Boulder) that required a professional architectural team, structural team, build team, landscape team, etc. And that required a multi-month review process to evaluate every detail of the plans/house from surveying and exterior design, to elevations
