Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Design Partner in Aspen, Colorado
Founded in 2003 by John Rowland and Sarah Broughton, our firm operates at the intersection of architecture, interior design, landscape, and urban design. We embrace a holistic approach inspired by the Italian bottega tradition, where multidisciplinary collaboration ensures comprehensive design harmony. Our practice integrates sustainability, historic preservation, and technical expertise to deliver personalized solutions for luxury residences, hospitality venues, and cultural institutions. With studios in Aspen and Denver, we maintain licenses across nine U.S. states, reflecting our commitment to regional and national projects. Our team of 50 professionals prioritizes client-centered design, fostering open dialogue between architects, artisans, and clients throughout every project phase.Recognized internationally for award-winning work, we uphold the Aspen Ideal by merging mind, body, and spirit through design. Our services span conceptual development, construction documentation, and contract administration, ensuring seamless execution from vision to reality. By combining modern innovation with respect for tradition, we create spaces that resonate with both cultural context and functional excellence. This philosophy has positioned us as leaders in sustainable practices and participants in global architectural dialogues.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Historic Preservation
Urban Design
Residential Programming
Construction Documentation
Commercial Master Planning
Landscape Concepts
FF&E Specification
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in luxury residential and cultural architecture.
- Our team maintains licenses in nine U.S. states for nationwide project capabilities.
- We implement a patented convergent practice model for integrated design solutions.
- Our firm holds leadership roles in international architectural biennales and summits.
- We operate with a bedrock of sustainability and historic preservation best practices.
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create innovative spaces that balance aesthetics with functionality. We specialize in luxury residential and commercial projects, integrating sustainable materials and modern techniques. Each design emerges from collaborative client engagement and contextual analysis.
Interior Design
Interior design solutions focus on spatial optimization and material selection tailored to client lifestyles. We handle finish specifications, lighting design, and furniture procurement while maintaining alignment with architectural elements and sustainability goals.
Historic Preservation
Preservation services combine technical expertise with cultural sensitivity to maintain architectural integrity. We navigate zoning regulations and historical guidelines to restore buildings while incorporating modern functionality and sustainable upgrades.
Urban Design
Urban design projects integrate streetscape concepts and master planning to create cohesive community spaces. Our approach considers pedestrian flow, green infrastructure, and contextual harmony across residential and commercial developments.
Sustainable Design
Sustainable design incorporates energy-efficient systems and eco-friendly materials throughout projects. We apply LEED principles and passive design strategies to minimize environmental impact while enhancing occupant comfort and long-term viability.
People
John Rowland
Co-Founder & Architect
John Rowland, AIA, co-founded Rowland+Broughton in 2003. With expertise in urban design and historic preservation, he leads the firm's architectural vision through collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches rooted in the Italian bottega tradition.
Sarah Broughton
Co-Founder & Interior Designer
Sarah Broughton, FAIA, co-founded the firm and directs interior design initiatives. Her work emphasizes sustainable material selection and seamless integration of interior spaces with architectural context, maintaining the firm's commitment to holistic design harmony.
Questions
What architectural styles does Rowland+Broughton specialize in?
We work across contemporary, traditional, and hybrid styles tailored to site context and client preferences, with particular expertise in modern mountain architecture and historic preservation.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, our portfolio includes luxury residential homes, hospitality venues, cultural institutions, and urban planning projects across multiple U.S. states.
How does your firm approach sustainable design?
We integrate passive solar design, energy-efficient systems, and locally sourced materials while pursuing LEED certification standards to minimize environmental impact across all project phases.
Can you work on historically protected buildings?
Yes, our team has extensive experience navigating historic preservation guidelines and zoning regulations to restore heritage buildings while implementing modern functionality and sustainability upgrades.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate from Aspen and Denver, Colorado, with licenses in nine states including California, New York, and Utah, handling projects nationwide with regional design sensitivity.
