Gettliffe Architecture

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04/19/2023

10/01/2021

When design harmonizes land, light and climate with how people will live, work and play within the architecture, a sense of wonder emerges and life becomes an artful experience.

Juicy Berry Farm, a 12 acre permaculture farm and residence, is built into the highest point of a bluff, overlooking a gentle slope leading down to Boulder Creek. Intended as an extension of the landscape, the design of the home emphasizes simplicity and fluidity, and offers an evocation of earth elements. A series of thin indoor/outdoor walls segment the home to orient specific views of the land, channeling flow to the outdoors.

08/16/2021

Boulder, Colorado is the most populous city in Boulder County with a population of 105,673 people. It is home to the main campus of the University of Colorado and continuously ranks at the top in terms of health, well-being, quality of life, and education. While the city hosts sunny weather during i...

06/23/2021

01/16/2020

The Sugarloaf Outcrop was named the 2019 Green Building of the Year by the Colorado Green Building Guild! Thank you to everyone who voted! We are proud to be able to share this project with everyone and demonstrate how we can live simply on the land with minimal impact to a mountainous environment.

01/09/2020

We made the list! We are proud to be among the honorees on the 2020 Mountain Living Top Architects and Designers list.
http://www.mountainliving.com/People/The-ML-List-Top-Architects-Designers-2020

01/08/2020

The Sugarloaf Outcrop has been nominated for the "Green Building of the Year" for the Colorado Green Building Guild 2019 Awards!

Located on the eastern slope of Sugarloaf Mountain outside of Boulder, Colorado, this project was inspired by the unique climbing culture prevalent throughout Boulder's canyons, a community of which the client is an enthusiastic member. Simplicity, efficiency and clarity were the governing design parameters for this project.

We invite you to follow the link below and vote for the Sugarloaf Outcrop! Voting is open until January 14th.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vS0kFGCfzofN-y6zC232YWBUajLn799oDwnzwzgGUyzLbMvgOQKjLT_LoOsLAMw2HgJ6dis8FtUFHwV/pub?start=true&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g4c242f2d82_0_0

01/06/2020

Tuesday, January 7th @ 3:00PM, the East Side Art Institute will be going before the Boulder County Commissioners to gain approval for a 15,000 square foot art educational facility! We invite you to come to the public meeting on the 3rd floor of the Boulder County Courthouse and show your support for this wonderful community driven project!

The facility will support a vibrant community of artists, students, and patrons with easy access from Louisville, Lafayette, Longmont, and Boulder. The multidisciplinary arts hub will provide a place for everyone to exercise and explore their artistic skills.

11/25/2019

Last Wednesday the East Side Art Institute completed a major milestone by gaining the approval of the Boulder County Planning Commission!

Next, the East Side Art Institute team will be presenting the project in front of the Board of County Commissioners to gain approval for the Arts Education project on Agricultural land.

Stay tuned for the public meeting date!

11/19/2019

“The more green principles that are enacted into our built environment, the healthier our planet will be."

Gettliffe Architecture recently spoke with Houzz to discuss how we work with our clients to build a more sustainable future. Check out the article below!

Spreading the green word to clients