Architecture and Form

When built space differentiates itself  there is potential abound. I like to think of the space we inhabit especially potent for unique form and volumes. When we develop room layouts and their wall lines, intersecting walls, ceilings, upper roof angles, and associated openings we have the ability to provide 3-form construction uniquely unfolding and succumbing to the site at the exterior, and the function at the interior.  When executed with intention, appropriately addressing function and site integration,  Architecture is born. I'm not talking about 3-form sheet products, but 3-d form and built space to be thought of as free-forms.  From this idea I arrive at some interesting topics bringing to our attention the energy nurtured and created  or harbored and rested when inhabiting unique spaces.

Battista Residence - A Ranch Remodel

The Original structure resides amongst new soaring roof lines.

 When a client asks for something new, something bold, and something functional, I was delighted. This is what architecture is all about. The client became inspired after seeing some previous work we had done, so their natural reaction was to come and talk to us. The initial greetings & discussions were very friendly with lots of open dialogue, creating a personal relationship between us. I absolutely love this type of process when a client is unabashed, with nothing to hide and no shame in opening their lives to us as architects. No question was out of bounds and the design process became  intimate. With this type of client relationship the design process is naturally focused on them, as a family, as individuals, as a residence providing connection to site and most importantly a distinct lifestyle.

Setting in Old Town................

A Stewart Architects Project

Architecture team: Peter J Stewart & Mathew T. Stackpole
Construction Completion 2009
A well sculpted design nestled to site and neighborhood. This residential infill project integrates old town character sharing mass and scale, preserving natural site elements, and adressing the streetscape with a welcoming comfort.

Life is for adventure, knowledge, & action.

Life is for awareness, courage and evolution.

Life is for love and appreciation - Stay Human.

Northfield Commons - Duplex Dwelling

 Simply Stated:

The southern unit came with lots of sunlight, the "mod" tones to the interior finish shared with the simple forms and open spaces; this unit shines on nicely as a single family home in a duplex setting.

with the simple forms and open spaces; this unit shines on nicely as a single family home in a duplex setting.

Another Duplex Dwelling - 2010

On/Off the books..............

Like flipping a familiar page in a book, pages feel similar in size, shape and even the texture, & from across the room the letters and words seem so similar as though each page could easily be a mirror image of the previous. This would be a monotonous and mindless book to read, one might put it down once the second or third page has been turned.

So why do we settle for such when it comes to building homes, something so sacred as a home where we shall eat and sleep, wake each day and have social gatherings where we conduct and replenish the spirit of life.

Duplex residences have been constructed countless times where one unit is simply a mirrored duplicate of the previous. I am quite pleased with the project we see here, as the plan is so solid we wouldn't want to alter it. The layout makes sense and functions well. Perhaps like the chorus of a song it sticks with you! Happily I allowed this duplex to read like a mirror in floor plan, however with some simple modifications to the exterior forms, we have satisfied our desire for change. The angles help to re-orient the viewer, the mixed use of materials re-compose the mass and scale, while the geometry and juxtaposed forms re-evaluate duplicate plans.

The Tuning Shed

Design and Construction by Mathew Stackpole.

240 sq. ft.

All Reclaimed, Recycled, & Salvaged Materials.

Unconventional........

Unfiltered..........

Unprocessed...........

Unrefined.............

Unarguable.......Unpredictable.........

Simply Functional.

Wonderful House..........

Architectural Design Team:

Peter J. Stewart & Mathew T. Stackpole

Drawing from the many round table discussions &
unpretencious characters involved with this project, wonderful things happened as everyone listened and developed a thorough understanding of the clients needs and the resulting usage patterns that would
correspond well with the site.



Having an honest relationship established between the clients and the architects,
in conjunction with the integration of site and the user needs,
this project gained the potential to be wonderful!

Wings of Light.......Reading Lofts...... Barrel Vaulted Ceilings.......
ConvexWalls.....Patios & Nooks......Window Walls....
Soaring Ceilings.......Pure Comfort........

A Martin Acres Remodel

Yes, its our own local "gempool" of remodeling potential.............



This was an expressively new home when erected in 2004 with, 4
bedrooms, 2-baths, & a 2+ car garage in martin acres................. Its the typical ranch pop top that is so often desired with its new master suite, larger kitchen and living area with dining area remodel......The altering roof styles and pitches created a well scaled home amongst its neighbors & Boulder's solar preservation ordinance. Although several characteristics of the home were changed by the builder, i.e. the metallic materials wereintended to be rusting stl., and the window patterns were altered, this home is still a wonderful project.

Recycled materials and a good energy package made for an effective remodel reducing the buildings annual costs, more than doubling the floor area- this image was taken during construction.