My professional goal is not only to provide my clients with a wonderful experience during the design and construction of their projects, but also to inspire them to live and work more connected to their surroundings. Dwelling is an essential part of living and should be as harmonious and invigorating as the rest of our lives. My firm chooses to focus mostly on the home, as it is one of the most influential spaces in our lives. It is a place we share with our family, where we raise our children, entertain our friends and family, where we come to relax. The home should be treated like the sanctuary. We work on new custom homes, remodels, or even just a interior touchup. If you can dream it it can be done!
Lea Sisson Architect
Testimonials:
“Everyone in this world has their own best place in the world to be, this is my best place.” – TH
“As a member of the Mountain Village Design Review Board for 7 years, I’m very familiar with
Lea’s work. She is one of the finest architects. in Colorado. Her homes are perfectly sited &
demonstrate a mass & scale that is consistently beautiful. Her interiors are both dramatic &
intimate. She is masterful at capturing light & views. All in all, a very talented architect.” – MO
“We love the house!” VH
“Lea’s architectural and design skills are extraordinary. She creates beautiful homes that take full
advantage of the site: the way the land sits, the views, and the neighboring properties. Everything
is considered to ensure the home ends up comfortable and fitting into its surroundings. It has
been very rewarding and refreshing working with Lea. She is smart, decisive, and inspired. My
ideas were considered in all phases of the project and I felt fully respected.” – DG
Education:
1988-1994 University of Miami under the tutelage of Andres Duany and Elisabeth Plater-Zyberk the Architects of the Seaside development and cofounders of the Congress for New Urbanism.
1990-1991 Architecture Association of London, the originators of the Architectural Deconstruction Movement, where learning included reading philosophy, building objects in the shop, and attending guest lectures by Peter Eiseman, Daniel Liebinskind, and Zaha Hadid.
1993-1994 Stuttgart, Germany the seat of the Ecological movement.
Internships:
1994-1995 Imre Makovecz in Budapest, Hungary considered the FLW of Hungary.
1995-1999 Mickey Muennig Architect who studied and worked for Bruce Goff, FLW’s protégé and long standing proponent of organic and anthropomorphic architecture.
licensed in 2003
Started firm Lea Sisson Architect in 2004
Honors:
- “Top Mountain Architect” Mountain Living
- “Gold List” Luxe Magazine Colorado
- Aspen Pass House received from “Mountain to Mesa Parade of Homes” 1st
prizes “Best of Show”, “Best Master Suite”, “Best Elevations”, “Best Detail and
Craftsmanship”
Publications:
- Aspen Magazine – March 2016 “Peak Interest” by Linda Hayes
- Aspen Magazine – March 2015 “Mine Craft” by Linda Hayes
- Luxe Magazine Colorado Fall 2013 “Naturally Inclined” by Jorge S. Arango
- Aspen Daily News 2009 “photo of construction” – Aspen Pass House
- DCD Home Telluride/Aspen Magazine Summer 2008 “Subtle Sophistication” by
Sheryl Engelhardt - DCD Home Telluride/Durango Magazine
- Summer 2007 “Green Telluride: Sustainable Building One Step an a Time” by
Lea Sisson
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