David Johnston Architects, based in Aspen, Colorado, offers large-firm residential and commercial architectural, planning & development and interior design resources with a small firm’s ability to provide individualized attention. After working for several years in Aspen, David Johnston started his firm in 1997 with a vision of helping clients fulfill their architectural aspirations through a creative and courteous approach. Today, David Johnston Architects is a full-service Aspen architecture and planning firm with a team of designers, planners, project managers and production staff who are passionate about quality design and hands-on service for residential, commercial and mixed use projects. David Johnston Architects encourages constant client-architect communication. From initial site analysis and schematic concept to finished design drawings, construction documents and construction administration, the team at David Johnston Architects guides clients through the creative journey of designing and building a home or project. Seeking out projects that vary in size, style and function, David Johnston Architects doesn’t have a “look.” The firm’s residential architecture portfolio spans styles from American Farmhouse, Contemporary and Colorado Mountain to French Country, Tuscan and English Cottage, and the starting point for all designs is the client’s goals. As the backbone of the company, architectural services have historically focused around residential design in Aspen, but have expanded into commercial and larger, more complex projects including mixed-use, commercial and multifamily development. All size and level of design are approached with the same intensity, whether providing services for a small kitchen remodel, complete renovation of an existing residence, or a unique new home. Regardless of the scope or scale, DJA’s integrated approach remains constant.
