Business Details
21 Years
experience
Custom Residential Architectural Design Services
Tolleson Architects is a boutique architectural firm specializing in residential design. With over 30 years of experience, we deliver personalized service, ensuring clients' visions are realized from concept to completion. Our husband-and-wife team, Tom and Cheryl Tolleson, combine unique perspectives to create timeless designs tailored to clients' lifestyles. We employ advanced visualization tools like 3D renderings to clarify complex concepts and maintain direct collaboration throughout projects.Our expertise spans diverse architectural styles, from Mountain Rustic to Mediterranean, with a focus on sustainability and site-specific harmony. Recognized nationally through awards and publications, we prioritize enduring design that enriches clients' daily lives while embracing innovation. Headquartered in Evergreen, Colorado, and Georgetown, Texas, we serve residential clients across the United States.
Services
Residential Architecture
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Custom Home Design
Architectural Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of residential architectural expertise across diverse styles
- Our husband-and-wife team provides consistent, collaborative design leadership
- We create 3D visualizations to ensure complete client understanding
- Award-winning designs featured in national publications like Luxe and Better Homes & Gardens
- Specialized in sustainable, site-sensitive architecture for mountain, coastal, and hill country environments
What people say
Listened and understood
Still love our house
Fabulous talent
Most enjoyable experience
Enrich our daily life
Services
Residential Architecture
Specializing in custom residential architecture for primary residences and vacation homes. We create site-specific designs that integrate with natural environments while maintaining timeless aesthetics. Our process includes detailed programming, schematic design, and construction documentation tailored to individual client needs.
Interior Design
Full-service interior architecture and finish selection coordination. Our team collaborates with clients and independent designers to create functional, cohesive interior spaces that complement exterior architectural styles while meeting practical lifestyle requirements.
Sustainable Design
Incorporating energy-efficient principles and locally sourced materials into every project. We prioritize passive solar design, natural ventilation, and minimal environmental impact while maintaining aesthetic integrity and functional performance across diverse climates.
Custom Home Design
From mountain estates to coastal retreats, we develop unique custom homes reflecting owners' personalities. Our approach considers topography, climate, and local building traditions to create one-of-a-kind residences that maintain long-term value and emotional significance.
Architectural Consultation
Comprehensive design advisory services for residential projects. We provide feasibility studies, code compliance analysis, and material selection guidance while maintaining open communication to ensure informed client decision-making throughout the design process.
People
Tom Tolleson
Architect & General Contractor
Licensed architect with General Contractor credentials, specializing in residential design. Holds multiple awards including 'Best Regional Design' for Telluride ski home and 'Buildings that Beckon' from Denver Mayor. Combines technical construction knowledge with artistic vision.
Cheryl Tolleson
Licensed Architect & Interior Designer
Texas-licensed architect with international education credentials from Oxford. Focuses on residential design from concept through finish specification. Published author in architectural journals on mountain architecture and functional interior spaces.
Questions
What architectural styles does Tolleson Architects specialize in?
We work across diverse styles including Mountain Rustic, Mediterranean, Contemporary, and Prairie Style, while creating location-adapted designs that reflect site-specific character and client preferences.
Do you work on residential projects outside Colorado?
Yes, while based in Colorado and Texas, we've completed projects in Hawaii, Virginia, and maintain clients across the United States through remote collaboration tools.
What makes your design process unique?
We maintain continuous client involvement using 3D visualizations and study models, ensuring complete understanding while preserving design continuity through direct architect-client collaboration.
Are sustainable design features included in all projects?
We integrate sustainable principles by default, focusing on passive energy strategies, local materials, and environmental harmony while maintaining budget consciousness.
Can you accommodate complex custom interior design requests?
Our interior design experience includes unique custom furniture creation and specialized spatial problem-solving, such as octagonal room configurations requiring bespoke furniture solutions.
