BOULDER, Colo. - ColoradoDesk -- Stillwater Architecture, known for its boutique approach to custom home design in the Rocky Mountain West, announces the principal-led custom home service tailored for homeowners in Boulder, Colorado and Big Sky, Montana.

"A home is never just a structure—it's the backdrop for life's most meaningful moments," said Robert Gilbert, founding principal at Stillwater Architecture. "From the first conversation to the final walk-through, clients work directly with a founding principal. We immerse ourselves in every detail to ensure their vision is honored."

Unlike traditional firms, Stillwater Architecture clients enjoy a direct, personal partnership with one of the founding principals—Robert Gilbert or Michael Donohue. By taking on fewer projects, they ensure every home receives senior-level attention, transparency, and advocacy from concept to completion.

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The firm's custom home service is built around a five-phase process that guides clients from initial ideas to move-in day:

1. Preliminary Design: Starts with understanding your family, lifestyle, and vision to create a detailed design program and concept plans.
   
   
2. Design Development: Refines and validates preliminary plans, aligning them with your goals.
   
   
3. Construction Documents: Provides detailed drawings for permitting and construction and guides finish selections.
   
   
4. Permitting & Bidding: Manages approvals and helps select the right builder through bidding or negotiation.
   
   
5. Construction Partnership: Ensures the design is executed flawlessly and protects clients from daily construction demands.
   
   

Their expertise in complex mountain environments sets them apart. From navigating Boulder's intricate permitting process to designing for Montana's rugged terrain and climate, the firm delivers flexible, enduring homes that respond to both landscape and lifestyle.

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Their approach to modern mountain living includes multi-generational planning, smart home technology, and adaptable design solutions that evolve with our clients' needs.

"Building a custom home should be a journey of discovery," said Michael Donohue. "We bring clarity, predictability, and genuine partnership so clients feel supported from start to finish."

About Stillwater Architecture

With over five decades of combined experience, Stillwater Architecture is a premier architectural firm specializing in custom, luxury home design for mountain communities. Now serving Boulder, the firm is dedicated to elevating the standard of high-end home construction with creativity, integrity, and a client-first approach.

For more information, visit Stillwater Architecture.