Firm Bio:
Sexton Studio creates experiential architecture based on environmental context. We forge holistic design from the land, structure, and true building materials. Inspired by mortise & tenon construction methods from the gold rush, true masonry of historic Evergreen, and the Rocky Mountain typologies that bleed into the Great Basin Desert. We design respectful and representative architecture of the place.
Background:
Micah grew up in Woodland Park, CO and has spent considerable time studying, adventuring, and experiencing the Rocky Mountains. One of his first architecture projects was Spyder Skiwear's headquarters in Boulder followed by the offices for McKinsey & Company, Honeybee Robotics, and others. Micah was later educated by Jim Cutler at Cutler Anderson Architects while working on some of the most complex and custom projects in the world. Micah has navigated some complex historic renovation projects around the world including the first UL listed building in Colorado at 1200 Pearl St. in Boulder, an 1800's brick Shophouse in Singapore, and the renovation of his own 1940's cabin in Evergreen. He actively builds with his hands, stepping out from behind the desk to participate and incubate. His Partner Emily Sexton brings Sexton Studio’s work full circle as an urban designer; fusing architecture to the site through site planning, grading, exterior living spaces, and interior design. Together they navigate the entitlement and permitting process to deliver a fully integrated and connected project. We like difficult and we love mountain residential.
Our Process:
Design early and completely so the construction phase is truly a task of procurement and assembly. Iteration is critical to a project’s evolution, and we invite the Owner to participate in the design process, usually involving multiple options. We facilitate a collective meeting of the minds between Owner, Contractor, Structural, and Civil engineer to fully coordinate a project down to nut and bolt level details in 3D, in real time. We grasp construction and create anatomically correct models (not diagrams) showing framing, MEP routes, and interior finishes. An open mind and curiosity is critical to our design process. We listen and we value all opinions.