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# Archaeo Architects

Santa Fe New Mexico Architect Firm

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## Posts

- [How can we save money on the project?](https://archaeoarchitects.com/how-can-we-save-money-on-the-project/) - The single most important way to save costs is the architect’s version of the carpenter’s rule: “Measure twice, cut once” –"Design twice, build once.” Change orders after construction has started are the most common cause of cost overruns in most projects, and it’s certainly true in building a custom home. Of course, this rule applies
- [Big Windows Bring Views and Light, But Also Heat: What Can We Do?](https://archaeoarchitects.com/big-windows-bring-views-and-light-but-also-heat-what-can-we-do/) - Modern architects face the challenge of balancing the increasing heat from climate change with the desire for large windows to showcase views and take advantage of natural light. This presents a complex task as architects strive to create buildings that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable. To address this issue,
- [Embracing the Future: Architectural Trends Shaping 2024 and Beyond Introduction](https://archaeoarchitects.com/embracing-the-future-architectural-trends-shaping-2024-and-beyond-introduction/) - As we step into the future, the world of architecture is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with innovative designs, sustainable practices, and cutting-edge technologies reshaping the way we perceive and interact with our built environment. At Archaeo Architects, we are committed to staying at the forefront of these trends, ensuring that our designs not only meet
- [What Do We Mean by “Archaeo?”](https://archaeoarchitects.com/what-do-we-mean-by-archaeo/) - Discover how ancient architecture inspires modern design, from passive solar orientation to natural ventilation techniques used in historic buildings.
- [Designing with Nature: A Core Value of Archaeo Architects](https://archaeoarchitects.com/designing-with-nature-a-core-value-of-archaeo-architects/) - Want spaces that nurture your mind and body? See how Archaeo Architects incorporate nature for healthier, more sustainable homes and buildings.
- [How Does an Architect Work with Light?](https://archaeoarchitects.com/how-does-an-architect-work-with-light/) - Discover how Archaeo Architects masterfully use natural lighting as a form-defining element to craft inspiring, mood-rich homes and spaces. Learn their innovative techniques.
- [How Archaeo Architects enriches your new home design with a hierarchy of ceiling heights.](https://archaeoarchitects.com/how-archaeo-architects-enriches-your-new-home-design-with-a-hierarchy-of-ceiling-heights/) - Learn how different ceiling heights can transform your home’s atmosphere, improve light and air flow, and subtly unify your space.
- [Why We Combine Different Textures and Materials When Designing Your Home ](https://archaeoarchitects.com/why-we-combine-different-textures-and-materials-when-designing-your-home/) - Explore how strategic material choices by architects enhance beauty, utility, and efficiency, making your home truly one of a kind.

## Pages

- [Home](https://archaeoarchitects.com/) - Archaeo Architects, Santa Fe NM, mixes contemporary and traditional architecture and architectural principles for residential and commercial buildings.
- [Awards & Publications](https://archaeoarchitects.com/awards-publications/) - Archaeo Architects has earned 24 AIA design awards and been featured in national and international publications. See our recognition.
- [Partners](https://archaeoarchitects.com/partners/) - Our Partners Local Builders Custom home builders we work with in Santa Fe A drawing becomes architecture in the hands of people who can build it. Over the years we have collaborated with a small group of custom home builders and general contractors across Santa Fe and northern New Mexico — firms with the craft,
- [Philosophy](https://archaeoarchitects.com/philosophy/) - The philosophy of Archaeo Architects: creating architecture in harmony with its landscape, inspired by the ancient Southwest and rooted in green principles.
- [People](https://archaeoarchitects.com/people/) - Meet the people behind Archaeo Architects. We build a culture of dignity, growth, and meaningful work, treating each other with respect and integrity.
- [Profile](https://archaeoarchitects.com/profile/) - Learn about Archaeo Architects, an award-winning Santa Fe firm with 24 AIA awards, creating inventive architecture inspired by the ancient Southwest.
- [FAQ](https://archaeoarchitects.com/faq/) - Our FAQ Answers to common questions about working with a residential architect in Santa Fe, from process to timeline. Archaeo Architects is here to help.
- [Privacy Policy](https://archaeoarchitects.com/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Archaeo Architects respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the cookies our website uses. Information We Collect When you contact us through our website, such as by submitting our contact form, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number,
- [Projects](https://archaeoarchitects.com/projects/) - Larson Residence Galisteo Residential Burnside Cummings Ridgetop Residence Greene Arcure Van Drimmelen Hoover Lehman Ridge House Tano Road Residence Dejah Miller/Anderson Mertz Ettinger/McLaughlin Casa Sagrada Seade Tandem House Dunn Renovation Wetzel/Cameron Renovation Cerro Gordo Addition/Renovation Ridgetop Renovation & Addition Buchan Applegate Residence Camino Alazan Chapel of Light ecclesiastical Community Bank Commercial Camino de Vecinos Residential
- [Blog](https://archaeoarchitects.com/blog/)
- [Contact](https://archaeoarchitects.com/contact/) - Start a conversation with Archaeo Architects in Santa Fe. Call 505.820.7200 or visit our office at 1512 Pacheco St to discuss your residential or commercial project.

## Portfolio

- [Larson Residence](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/larson-residence/) - See how contemporary architecture can honor land and tradition, emphasizing landscape views and organic features with refined, honest materials.
- [Chapel of Light](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/chapel/) - Discover the 'Chapel of Light,' a universal, non-denominational funeral space designed to celebrate life and ease the darkness of death with light.
- [Community Bank](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/community-bank/) - Uncover the story of how archaeological site findings influenced a bank's design, merging history and modern vision in a warm, inviting style.
- [Cerro Gordo Addition/Renovation](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/cerro-gordo/) - Discover how a thoughtful renovation weaves together traditional adobe homes with modern comfort, blending indoor and outdoor living seamlessly.
- [Buchan](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/buchan/) - Discover how a Southwest Utah home blends Spanish Pueblo Revival style with modern compound design, creating stunning views and harmonious outdoor spaces.
- [Ridgetop Renovation & Addition](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/ridge-top-renovation-addition/) - Learn about the renovation of a classic Santa Fe residence, featuring a stone plinth foundation, climate-resilient siding, and redesigned living areas for optimal light and space.
- [Applegate Residence](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/applegate-residence/) - Explore the design principles behind a serene, modern Spanish Pueblo revival home set amidst Utah's red cliffs. A great case study for architecture lovers.
- [Camino Alazan](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/camino-alazan/) - Discover how this home design maximizes stunning views of the Sangre de Christo and Jemez Mountains, blending architecture with breathtaking landscapes.
- [Camino de Vecinos](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/vecinos/) - Learn about the clever layout and materials of this contemporary residence, from the steel bridge entrance to limestone accents. Santa Fe style architecture.
- [Wetzel/Cameron Renovation](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/wetzelcameron/) - Discover how this Territorial style home was transformed into a cozy, light-filled retreat with French doors and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
- [Dunn Renovation](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/dunn/) - Designing a Modern Home: Explore the stunning renovation that adds vibrant colors, modern art, and organic details to elevate a home's architectural and interior design.
- [Tandem House](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/tandem-house/) - Discover how a simple 'H' plan house in Northern New Mexico captures stunning mountain views and blends Santa Fe style architecture with modern comfort.
- [Seade](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/seade/) - Uncover how traditional Italian hill town features inspired a sleek, contemporary Santa Fe style, creating a harmonious blend of past and present.
- [Casa Sagrada](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/casa-sagrada/) - Discover how this unique home masterfully blends Asian charm with Southwestern architecture, set within challenging terrains for a truly inspiring living space.
- [Ettinger/McLaughlin](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/ettingermclaughlin/) - Ever wonder how to make your landscape and home flow like a stream? Dive into this clever design blending stone, water, and light for a connected space.
- [Mertz](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/mertz/) - Discover a stunning home nestled in a ridge clearing with dramatic mountain views from the Sangre de Cristo to the Jemez. Perfect for architecture enthusiasts!
- [Miller/Anderson](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/milleranderson/) - Delve into a unique project where rustic adobe aesthetics meet modern serenity, reflecting the balance between nature and human mastery.
- [Dejah](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/dejah/) - The underlying design intent for this home was to strongly reference the traditional Northern New Mexican style but to layer onto it a lean, modernist aesthetic. The exterior massing comfortably sits within the broad open landscape west of Santa Fe. The pitched metal roof and stucco exterior is very much in keeping with the historic
- [Van Drimmelen](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/van-drimmelen/) - See how talented architects crafted a luxurious, award-winning home that perfectly balances seclusion, mountain vistas, and sophisticated design.
- [Hoover](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/hoover/) - Learn how collaboration with architect Jon Dick shaped a custom Northern New Mexican home, balancing tradition, landscape, and personal reflection.
- [Lehman](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/lehman/) - Delve into the art of contemporary home design focused on natural light, outdoor flow, and land sensitivity, resulting in unique, site-specific living spaces.
- [Ridge House](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/ridge-house/) - Discover how unique site characteristics influenced a design theme that harmonizes architecture with natural landscape, creating a striking, integrated structure.
- [Tano Road Residence](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/tano-road-residence/) - Discover a residence inspired by Texas hill country vernacular, featuring eco-friendly materials, panoramic mountain views, and a sleek, minimal aesthetic.
- [Arcure](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/arcure-residence/) - Discover a home design inspired by authentic Mexican hacienda charm mixed with regional Northern New Mexican style, blending tradition with contemporary innovation.
- [Greene](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/greene/) - Find out how Archaeo Architects captured the clients' vision of a warm, protective home that responds to its stunning landscape and history.
- [Cummings](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/cummings/) - Experience a masterful design that tames a steep, rocky site, blending architecture with nature using water, stone, wood, and forged steel.
- [Ridgetop Residence](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/ridgetop-residence/) - The design intent was to reimagine the historical regional style of the area into a more contemporary expression that was reflective of the client’s preferences. The pared down simplicity of the architecture allows the panoramic views to the north and the mature landscaping within the site to dominate.
- [Burnside](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/burnside/) - Explore a residence where natural light and authentic materials merge, reflecting Santa Fe's landscape and Zen simplicity for a serene, harmonious home.
- [Galisteo](https://archaeoarchitects.com/portfolio-item/galisteo/) - Discover the GALISTEO BASIN RESIDENCE, a modern home that reinterprets historic southwestern design with contemporary simplicity, elegance, and harmony.

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