Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Design Services in Boulder
Founded in 2007, M. Gerwing Architects is a full-service architecture firm based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in residential design, historic preservation, and commercial projects. Our team approaches each project as a unique synthesis of client needs, site conditions, and regulatory requirements, prioritizing sustainable practices and timeless design. With decades of combined experience, we guide clients through complex zoning and approval processes while maintaining a collaborative, detail-oriented approach from concept to construction. Our expertise extends to challenging building sites and historic designations, ensuring projects meet both functional and aesthetic goals. We integrate green construction techniques and energy-efficient technologies, believing the greenest building preserves existing structures.Our principals hold advanced degrees from Yale and Auburn University, with leadership roles in local preservation boards. We maintain close partnerships with local contractors and our sister company ACI Design:Build to ensure seamless project execution. Our process begins with listening to client needs, followed by strategic master planning and phased proposals tailored to budget and timeline. We provide technical guidance on surveys, soil tests, and environmental compliance, navigating municipal requirements with precision. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition across Boulder, Denver, and the Rocky Mountain region, with projects spanning residential, commercial, and multi-family developments.
Services
Residential New Construction
Larger Renovations & Additions
Commercial & Restaurant Design
Historic Preservation
Multi-Family Projects
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of architectural expertise in Boulder's unique zoning environment
- Our LEED-certified team specializes in historic preservation and adaptive reuse
- We provide end-to-end project guidance from initial consultation to construction
- Our in-house collaboration with ACI Design:Build streamlines design-construction processes
- We maintain active leadership roles in local historic preservation advisory boards
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
- City of Boulder Greenpoints
Services
Residential New Construction
Designing bespoke single-family residences tailored to site conditions and client lifestyles. Our process integrates sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems while navigating Boulder's complex zoning regulations. Projects emphasize timeless aesthetics that complement Colorado's natural landscapes.
Historic Preservation
Specialized adaptation of protected structures through meticulous documentation and code-compliant modernization. We maintain historical integrity while implementing energy-saving upgrades, leveraging deep expertise with local preservation boards and designation requirements.
Commercial & Restaurants
Creating functional, code-compliant commercial environments for restaurants and businesses. Our designs balance brand identity with practical considerations like zoning, accessibility, and operational efficiency while maintaining aesthetic cohesion with surrounding architecture.
Larger Renovations & Additions
Transforming existing structures through strategic additions and comprehensive remodels. We optimize spatial flow while addressing structural limitations, incorporating modern systems without compromising original architectural character across multi-phase projects.
Multi-Family Projects
Designing sustainable, community-oriented residential complexes that meet density requirements. Our approach balances individual unit functionality with shared spaces, ensuring compliance with municipal codes while creating cohesive architectural identities.
People
Mark Gerwing
Principal Architect
Licensed architect with 30+ years of experience, LEED AP certified, and former Yale faculty member. Served as Boulder Landmarks Board Chairman and currently Vice-Chair of Boulder County Historic Preservation Advisory Board.
Jim Walker
Project Manager
30-year design and construction expert, former associate at Paul Rudolph and Peter Gluck firms. Leads ACI Design:Build, managing complex projects from concept through permitting and construction phases.
Meri Bacus
Project Designer
Experienced project manager with architecture degree from Cooper Union. Specializes in municipal approvals and navigating Boulder's regulatory landscape for both residential and commercial developments.
Oscar
Studio Pet Intern
Golden Doodle puppy participating in our customer relations intern program. Provides emotional support during client consultations and construction site visits.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We focus on residential design, historic preservation, commercial projects, and multi-family developments with expertise in Boulder's zoning regulations.
Can you help with Boulder's zoning requirements?
Yes, our team has extensive experience navigating Boulder's zoning, historic preservation, and building code approval processes.
Do you work outside Boulder County?
We've completed projects in Denver, San Francisco, Portland, New York, and Chicago, with remote consultation capabilities nationwide.
What sustainability practices do you implement?
We incorporate LEED standards, energy-efficient systems, and material reuse strategies to create environmentally responsible buildings.
How does your design process work?
We begin with client consultations, followed by master planning, phased proposals, and continuous collaboration through construction.
Do you offer construction management?
Yes, through our sister company ACI Design:Build, providing integrated design and construction services.
