Business Details
43 Years
experience
Award-Winning Custom Home Architects in Golden, CO
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 team includes licensed architects, designers, and engineers who bring extensive expertise in space planning, historical detailing, and modern adaptations.Recognized with numerous industry awards, including the AIA Architects Choice Awards and Best in American Living Awards, we serve clients across Colorado and beyond. Our commitment to understanding client lifestyles ensures every project reflects individual needs while maintaining timeless appeal. With offices in Golden, Colorado, we continue to build a legacy of excellence in residential architecture.
Services
Custom Home Design
Residential Remodeling
Spec-Home Design
Country Club Design
Sustainable Building Practices
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in custom residential architecture.
- Our collaborative approach ensures designs reflect client lifestyles and needs.
- We integrate sustainable building practices into every project.
- Our team includes licensed architects with expertise in historical and modern design.
- We have won multiple national awards for design excellence.
Associations and certifications
- AIA Architects Choice Awards
- Best in American Living Awards
- Colorado Assoc. for Remodeling Excellence Awards
- Home Builders Assoc. CARE Awards
What people say
Excellent customer service
Beautiful designs
Stress-free process
Award-winning aesthetics
Personalized approach
Services
Custom Home Design
TKP Architects creates bespoke custom homes tailored to client lifestyles and site-specific contexts. Our designs balance timeless aesthetics with modern functionality, incorporating sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems. Each project begins with in-depth consultations to ensure the final design reflects the client's vision while meeting practical needs.
Residential Remodeling
We specialize in transforming existing homes through comprehensive remodeling services. Our team addresses structural updates, space optimization, and aesthetic enhancements while preserving architectural integrity. Projects range from kitchen and bathroom renovations to full-scale whole-home transformations, always prioritizing client satisfaction and quality craftsmanship.
Spec-Home Design
TKP Architects designs speculative homes for builders that combine market appeal with architectural excellence. Our spec-home designs incorporate current trends and functional layouts while maintaining timeless design principles. These projects often serve as model homes that showcase our ability to create desirable, sellable spaces.
Sustainable Building Practices
We integrate environmentally responsible solutions into every project through material selection, energy-efficient systems, and site-sensitive design. Our sustainable approach reduces environmental impact while enhancing home performance and occupant comfort without compromising aesthetic quality or design intent.
Country Club Design
The firm offers specialized design services for country clubs and golf club facilities. Our approach creates functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that enhance member experiences while maintaining architectural harmony with surrounding landscapes and existing structures.
People
Karen Keating
Principal, Architect, AIA, NCARB
Founder and president of TKP Architects since 1983, Karen holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan. She has judged national design awards and led the firm's growth while maintaining hands-on client engagement in residential projects.
Paul Deardorff
Principal, Architect, NCARB
Vice president with nearly three decades at TKP, Paul specializes in space planning and architectural style development. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Idaho and has contributed to numerous award-winning designs featured in major publications.
Erin Elston
Principal, Architect, NCARB
With two decades of experience, Erin excels at translating client needs into warm, inviting spaces. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University and has won multiple CARE Awards for residential remodeling excellence while maintaining active industry leadership roles.
Steve Sall
Project Designer, AIBD, Associate AIA
A lead designer with 25+ years of residential design experience, Steve specializes in historically inspired homes adapted for modern living. He holds an Associate of Architectural Technology from Community College of Denver and has won multiple industry awards for design excellence.
Jayme Ciacio
Project Manager
Jayme specializes in sustainable design with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Colorado at Denver. She brings expertise in 3D modeling and construction documentation while maintaining a focus on environmentally conscious residential solutions for clients.
Questions
What types of residential projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in custom homes, residential remodeling, and spec-home designs with expertise in both traditional and contemporary architectural styles.
Do you work outside the Colorado area?
While based in Golden, Colorado, we work on projects across Colorado and have experience with clients from various regions through our collaborative design process.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
We use energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, and site-sensitive design approaches to create environmentally responsible homes without compromising aesthetic quality.
What is your design process like?
Our process begins with in-depth client consultations to understand lifestyle needs, followed by collaborative design development and detailed construction documentation with ongoing client engagement.
Can you help with historic preservation projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience in historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects while maintaining architectural integrity and meeting modern living standards.
What awards has your firm received?
We've received multiple awards including AIA Architects Choice Awards, Best in American Living Awards, and Colorado CARE Awards for design excellence.
Reviews (2)
Felix Keil
Nov 19, 2021
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TKP make the architectural experience painless. There knowledge is unparalleled, they are true professionals and could not be nicer people.
Jeremy Hamilton
Sep 10, 2018
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We had a great experience working with TKP on our home remodel. Paul and Steve were very professional throughout the process. Highly recommended.
