Points West Design Works

10/29/2026

A place can carry a community’s history, values and hopes for what comes next.

That idea is central to El Alma Colectiva, or The Collective Soul, guiding the design of The Alma Project for our client, Lifespan Local. Rooted in trauma-informed design, art, culture and biophilia, the project is being shaped to support safety, dignity, connection and a genuine sense of belonging.

These renderings offer a first look at a restorative environment designed around the people it will serve.

In the coming weeks, we’ll explore the 10 design principles informing the project and how each one is taking shape through the architecture.

10/20/2026

Good design decisions often start with asking ourselves "What does this place need to do better?"

That question guides a lot of our early work.

At 500 Kalamath, the answer wasn’t found by jumping immediately to a finished design. It came through studying the site, understanding how people would move through and experience it, and testing ideas along the way.

That iterative part of design rarely makes it into the final project photos, but it’s where much of the work happens.

We’ll be sharing more of that process here, from early sketches and concepts to the decisions that ultimately take shape in the built environment.

10/15/2026

What connects a student center, a maternal mental health facility and a home?

For us, it starts with understanding who will experience the space and what that space needs to make possible. Our work spans architecture, planning, commercial, residential, cultural and educational spaces, but the approach stays consistent, listen closely, understand the bigger context and design toward the potential of a place.

Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing more of what happens before the finished photos, the sketches, questions, site visits and decisions that move a project forward.

Because the process is a big part of the story.

09/29/2026

What if the work inspired by the landscape also helped protect it? 🌎

As a member of 1% for the Planet, Points West contributes 1% of our total annual revenue to environmental causes.

Our work is deeply connected to the landscapes and communities of the Mountain West. This commitment is one way we can help protect the places that shape our projects, our practice and the way we live.

Good design should leave a positive impact. We believe the same should be true of our business.

Learn more about 1% for the Planet and the collective impact of its members 👇

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09/24/2026

The best renovations don’t erase a home’s character. They build on it. ✏️

For this French Country-inspired renovation in Cherry Creek, the team reimagined an outdated kitchen, added a functional pantry and considered how each change could better support the homeowners’ daily lives while preserving the character of the original design.

Principal Dominic Weilminster, AIA, shares how the team brought function, character and the client’s vision together to create a space that feels like a showpiece and lives like a home. 💬

See how Points West turns each client’s vision into a home designed around the way they live: pointswestdesign.com/process

09/22/2026

Working with Points West means having a partner through every stage of the process.

We take the time to:

• Understand your vision, priorities and budget
• Study the site and let its opportunities inform the design
• Explore ideas collaboratively before settling on a direction
• Bring contractors and consultants into the conversation early
• Stay involved during construction to protect the design intent

Our process is transparent, thoughtful and grounded in making smart decisions early, giving each project the clarity and momentum it needs to succeed.

Have a project in mind? Explore our process and start a conversation ⬇️

Explore our comprehensive overview of the design process, from concept to construction, tailored to your project needs. Learn about site analysis, budgeting, and detailed planning.

09/15/2026

What does it mean to design with the mountain rather than against it?

At Equinox, the architecture follows the steeply sloping topography. Long, low rooflines trace the hillside, while deep overhangs strengthen the home’s horizontal form. As the terrain falls away, a grounded stone base is gradually revealed.

Garages tuck into the landscape at the arrival court, preserving panoramic mountain views and allowing the home to feel like a natural extension of the site.

Learn more about the design: https://www.pointswestdesign.com/equinox

09/01/2026

Residential renovations are as much about what you keep as what you change. 🏡

At Points West Design Works, the process starts with understanding the client: how they live, what they love about their home and what isn’t working anymore.

For Principal Dominic Weilminster, those conversations help determine which details deserve to stay and where there’s an opportunity to rethink the space. Sometimes those decisions even evolve as the design takes shape.

Hear from Dominic on how we approach residential renovations and the decisions that guide the process. 💬

Learn more about working our approach to design: pointswestdesign.com/process-residential

07/15/2026

Helping Colorado School of Mines students find their way, one sign at a time.

Great wayfinding does more than point people in the right direction. It creates a more welcoming, intuitive experience for everyone navigating a campus, whether they're students, faculty, staff or first-time visitors.

We're proud to have partnered on wayfinding signage at Colorado School of Mines, helping create a campus that's easier to explore and easier to navigate.

Thoughtful design isn't always the first thing people notice, but it's often what helps a place feel effortless.

07/08/2026

What does it mean to design with optimism?

In the latest episode of the NINE dot ARTS podcast, Points West Principal Dominic Weilminster explores that question through the lens of architecture, placemaking and public art.

Dominic shares why some of the most meaningful design decisions come from knowing what not to add, how thoughtful constraints can lead to stronger outcomes and why listening is one of the most important tools in the design process.

The conversation also covers his journey from journalism to architecture, the role of public art in shaping communities, and how design can create places that support dignity, wellness and connection.

Listen to the episode 🎧 ⬇️

Dominic Weilminster, Founder of Points West Design Works, explores the responsibilities of a great architect, from engaging communities to embracing constraints to designing with optimism, not ego.