Z Group Architecture & Interior Design

Z Group Architecture & Interior Design Z Group celebrates sophisticated contemporary design in Architecture and Interior Design.

Z-Group Architects is a full service Architectural Firm that has been serving Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region since 1952. Our firm has provided Planning, Architectural, and Design Services for over 200 school projects throughout the region. Z-Group provides a collaborative and comprehensive approach to design and project management services with a total commitment to achieving each individu

al client's objectives. With a distinguished portfolio in Education & Public Projects, as well as Renovation & New Construction, Z-Group has gained the experience with Community Processes that allows for responsive, enriching, and meaningful design solutions. As Practical Architects, we work hard to manage each project's budget in order to create a successful blend of function, durability, and appropriate aesthetics.

06/03/2026

Before the home, there is the land.

There are conversations. Walks through Aspen groves. Sketches drawn over topography. Moments spent listening to the landscape, to the vision, and to the story waiting to be told.

Designing a multi-generational home in Aspen and throughout the Mountain West is about more than creating a beautiful residence. It's about shaping a place that will hold memories, traditions, and family connections for generations to come.

At Z Group, we believe the most meaningful homes begin long before construction. They begin with understanding the land, respecting its character, and designing in harmony with the environment.

Because lasting architecture isn't imposed upon a place.

It's inspired by it.

Your Journey. Your Story. Your Legacy.

Connect One Design

06/01/2026

This June, we’re celebrating two incredible team milestones at Z Group Architecture & Interior Design. ✨

Congratulations to Melanie Noonan, Associate + Senior Project Manager, on an extraordinary 15 years with the firm. Your leadership, dedication, and lasting impact have helped shape so many meaningful projects and relationships over the years.

And congratulations to Jonathan Rice, Senior Project Manager, on celebrating 2 year with Z Group. We’re grateful for your passion, collaboration, and contributions to the team.

Thank you both for being such an important part of our journey, story, and legacy. 🖤

Three thoughtfully designed office environments. One collaborative vision rooted in community, creativity, and functiona...
05/31/2026

Three thoughtfully designed office environments. One collaborative vision rooted in community, creativity, and functionality.

As part of the larger River Lofts at Basalt River Park's Gallery Building, Z Group Architecture & Interior Design crafted three unique office spaces that reflect the identity and workflow of the teams who inhabit them: Design Workshop Basalt, Ryan Investments, and LB-West Basalt.

Each interior was approached with a deep understanding of how people interact within a workspace — balancing openness and privacy, collaboration and focus, sophistication and comfort. Through intentional space planning, refined material selections, natural light, and flexible gathering areas, these offices were designed to foster connection, creativity, and productivity.

For Design Workshop, the environment reflects a culture of innovation and collaborative design thinking, creating spaces that encourage dialogue, teamwork, and inspiration.

Ryan Investments embraces a polished and contemporary atmosphere tailored for strategic collaboration and professional engagement, while maintaining warmth and approachability throughout the workspace.

At LB-West, the office design prioritizes functionality and efficiency with thoughtfully integrated work zones that support both individual focus and team interaction in a clean, modern setting.

Together, these interiors demonstrate how thoughtful office design can elevate the daily experience — transforming workplaces into environments that support culture, communication, and long-term growth.

At Z Group, our integrated approach to architecture and interior design creates environments that are both highly functional and deeply connected to the people who use them.

PROJECT FEATURES
Design Workshop Basalt
Ryan Investments
LB-West Basalt

Explore more of our interior design work and discover how intentional design shapes experience.


Connect One Design, Confluence Architecture, Town of Basalt, Downtown Basalt

Some buildings are worth preserving not just for what they are, but for what they represent.Set along the banks of the R...
05/27/2026

Some buildings are worth preserving not just for what they are, but for what they represent.

Set along the banks of the Roaring Fork River, Basalt Riverfront Studio carries forward a new chapter in the story of downtown Basalt, Colorado—one rooted in adaptive reuse, community connection, and thoughtful commercial architecture.

Rather than replacing the existing structure, our team embraced the opportunity to restore and reimagine it with intention. What once stood quietly along the riverfront has been transformed into a contemporary workplace environment designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and future growth within the community it serves.

The design honors the character of the original building while introducing a renewed sense of openness, light, and connection to the surrounding landscape. Framed river views, natural materials, and refined spatial flow create an experience that feels both grounded in place and forward-looking in purpose.

Projects like Basalt Riverfront Studio remind us that meaningful architecture is not only about creating something new—it is about recognizing the value already embedded within a place and shaping it for generations to come.

As Basalt continues to evolve, we are proud to contribute to a project that reflects the spirit of the Roaring Fork Valley while creating space for new ideas, businesses, and community experiences to thrive.

Explore the full project and discover how adaptive reuse can shape the future of commercial design in Colorado.

BASALT RIVERFRONT STUDIO
Constructor: Aspen Valley Construction
Civil Engineer: Crystal River Civil
Structural Engineer: Mountain Town Consulting Group
Surveyor: Stars to Stones
Photographer: Sam Ferguson

Town of Basalt, Downtown Basalt

05/25/2026

Some homes are rebuilt. Others are rediscovered.

Renewal began with a simple intention: to honor the life already lived within these walls while creating space for what comes next. Through a thoughtful residential renovation, this home was transformed into a quieter, more connected expression of mountain living — one that feels deeply rooted in both landscape and family legacy.

Natural light moves gently through the interiors. Materials were chosen for their warmth, texture, and timelessness. Every line, opening, and detail was designed to strengthen the relationship between the home and its surroundings, allowing the experience of living here to feel both grounding and effortless.

More than a renovation, Renewal is about continuity — preserving the spirit of a place while reshaping it for new memories, new rituals, and generations to come.

RENEWAL
Structural Engineer: Evolve Structural Design
Landscape Architect: Connect One Design
Landscape Contractor: Creative Nature
Photographer: Studio 27

Since 1888, Glenwood Hot Springs Resort has stood as one of Colorado’s most iconic destinations — a place where history,...
05/24/2026

Since 1888, Glenwood Hot Springs Resort has stood as one of Colorado’s most iconic destinations — a place where history, wellness, hospitality, and architecture converge in the heart of Glenwood Springs. We’re honored to have played a lasting role in shaping its evolution.

In 1986, Z Group Architecture & Interior Design (then Caudill Gustafson & Associates Architects, P.C.) designed the “new” Lodge — originally a 110-room hotel spanning approximately 74,000 square feet and, at the time, the largest geothermally heated building in Colorado. Inspired by the surrounding landscape and the resort's enduring legacy, the Lodge was envisioned as a contemporary extension of a place deeply rooted in Colorado history.

As the resort continued to grow, our relationship with the property evolved through several transformational phases. One of the most meaningful was the complete restoration, renovation, and adaptive re-use of the historic Stone Bathhouse — originally opened in 1888 — preserving one of Glenwood Springs’ most treasured architectural landmarks while breathing new life into the guest experience.

Later phases included a significant addition and renovation to the broader resort complex, including the creation of a 950-person health club and a comprehensive facelift of the property overlooking I-70.

Today, the Glenwood Hot Springs Resort continues to welcome generations of visitors from around the world — a testament to thoughtful evolution, enduring design, and the power of places that become part of people’s stories.

💡Fun Fact: Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is home to the world’s largest hot springs pool — stretching over two city blocks and fed by the Yampah Spring, which produces more than 3.5 million gallons of mineral-rich water daily.

As we look back on this milestone anniversary, we are grateful to have contributed to a project whose legacy continues to evolve while remaining deeply connected to the history and spirit of Glenwood Springs.

Your Journey. Your Story. Your Legacy.
Visit Glenwood Springs

Ikagai is not just a calm aesthetic — it’s a philosophy woven into every material, texture, and moment of experience.Int...
05/20/2026

Ikagai is not just a calm aesthetic — it’s a philosophy woven into every material, texture, and moment of experience.

Interior designer Andrea Glinn approached the home with intentional restraint, layering wire-brushed woods, tumbled stone, soft blues, and muted grays to create spaces that feel deeply restorative and connected to the surrounding landscape.

“I dug into what would feel light, calm and contemplative; there’s nothing overstimulating here,” Glinn shares.

That sense of quiet luxury extends beyond the palette. Carefully curated furnishings, multicultural contemporary artwork, and thoughtfully chosen antiques create interiors that feel collected over time — warm, soulful, and deeply personal.

Designed as both sanctuary and gathering place, the residence reflects the homeowner’s own definition of ikigai: a home that welcomes connection, joy, and the people who matter most.

“This is my happy place, and the vibe is peaceful and fun; it feels alive, warm and active here.”

Through intentional simplicity and timeless materiality, this home becomes a study in balance — where architecture, interiors, and nature exist in harmony.

Luxe Interiors + Design, Glinn Interiors

The most meaningful architecture begins with understanding the land itself — the way light moves across a site, how view...
05/17/2026

The most meaningful architecture begins with understanding the land itself — the way light moves across a site, how views unfold, and how the landscape naturally wants to be experienced.

At Z Group Architecture & Interior Design, we believe great design does not compete with nature — it responds to it. From materiality to placement, every decision is guided by a desire to create harmony between architecture and the surrounding environment.

Our latest blog explores the philosophy behind site-sensitive architecture throughout Aspen and the Mountain West, including how projects like Elysium allow the land to lead the design.

🔗Read "What Does It Really Take to Design a Legacy Home in the Roaring Fork Valley and Mountain West?" through the link in our first comment.

Elevated Living—defined not just by altitude, but by experience.In the mountains, elevation is not a singular condition....
05/13/2026

Elevated Living—defined not just by altitude, but by experience.

In the mountains, elevation is not a singular condition. It is something felt, revealed, and lived—through movement, light, and connection to the landscape. At Z Group, this philosophy takes shape in homes that rise with their surroundings, rather than apart from them.

At both Shadow Mountain Residence and Strata House, elevation becomes a lived experience—expressed in different, yet deeply connected ways.

At Shadow Mountain, elevation is discovered through perspective. As the home unfolds upward, upper levels open onto terraces and expansive mountain views, where indoor and outdoor living blur into a single continuous experience. Light moves through each space as an ever-changing element, reframing the landscape from above and creating a sense of quiet lift—of being both grounded and suspended within the environment.

At Strata House, that same sense of elevation is embedded directly into the architecture. The home steps with the hillside across a 40-foot vertical rise, allowing each level to meet the land while maintaining a constant connection to the outdoors. As Seth Hmielowski reflects,
“We nestled the house into the hillside so that, pretty much on every level, you walk out onto grade. It works within the existing contours of the site rather than trying to force some other shape onto the house by cutting in a big flat spot.”

Together, these homes reveal a shared idea: elevation is not about height alone—it is about how architecture engages the land, frames the horizon, and shapes the experience of living within it.

Whether rising above the landscape or moving seamlessly through it, each project embodies a refined approach to mountain home design—where views are not simply captured, but continuously lived.

→ Explore more of our residential work and discover what elevated living could mean for you. Click the link in the first comment!

Cyr and Company, Connect One Design, Karen White Interior Design, Roaring Fork Engineering, Pacific Architectural Millwork

This season, we asked our team to share how they spend their time outside the office—and the response was everything we ...
05/12/2026

This season, we asked our team to share how they spend their time outside the office—and the response was everything we hoped for and more.❄️⛷️

From first tracks and après-ski gatherings 🍷
To ice skating, bonfires, and mountain hikes 🏔️
To travel adventures with friends and family ❤️

What stands out most isn’t just the lifestyle—it’s the connection.

One of our favorite things about these moments is seeing how often our team chooses to spend time together outside the workday. It speaks to something deeper than collaboration…

It’s a shared passion for the outdoors.
A culture built on relationships.
And a team that genuinely enjoys doing life together.

At Z Group, we believe the environments we design are shaped by the lives we live—and these moments reflect that.

Because great design doesn’t just come from what we create...
It comes from how we experience the world around us.

👉 Follow along to see more of the people behind the process.

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