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Architectural Design in Castle Rock
Virtual Design Consultation (Video), $150
See all 2 jobsLicensed architectural design services for Castle Rock and Douglas County. Concept to construction documents.
What Castle Rock requires
Code reference: Exempt work follows the Town’s adopted amendments to the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC), per Ordinance No. 2026-017 (effective around June 30, 2026). Ord. No. 2026-017
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Concept to construction documents
Jobs you can book online
Pick your job and choose a time.
Pay when you book. We confirm within 24 hours or refund you in full.
Whole-Home Renovation Design Consultation
A two-hour walkthrough of the full house to prioritize scope, phasing, and budget across rooms.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
A two-hour walkthrough of the full house to prioritize scope, phasing, and budget across rooms. You receive a written room-by-room scope outline with cost ranges.
Virtual Design Consultation (Video)
A 60-minute video call to review your photos, plans, or ideas and shape scope and budget before anyone drives anywhere.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
A 60-minute video call to review your photos, plans, or ideas and shape scope and budget before anyone drives anywhere. You receive a written recap with recommended next steps.
FREE PLANNING TOOLS
Both tools are free and take a couple of minutes — start in either one.
EVERY PROJECT STARTS WITH DESIGN
Local Service
Architectural Design Services in Castle Rock, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional architectural design services throughout Castle Rock and the surrounding Douglas County area. Full-service architectural design from schematic concepts through permit-ready construction documents for residential and commercial projects. Whether you're in Castle Rock (Douglas County seat) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship, licensed and insured.
The build sequence for a Architectural Design project
This service is a component of How a New build project works in Castle Rock.
Permit Thresholds
Castle Rock permit thresholds
- Code reference
- Exempt work follows the Town’s adopted amendments to the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC), per Ordinance No. 2026-017 (effective around June 30, 2026).Ord. No. 2026-017
- Code reference
- One-story detached accessory non-habitable structures (tool sheds, playhouses, etc.) ≤ 120 sq ft, ≥ 10 ft from the nearest occupiable structure.
- Code reference
- Fences ≤ 6 ft high (swimming pool barriers of any height are *not* exempt).
- Code reference
- Shingle repair or replacement not exceeding one square (100 sq ft) of covering per building.
- Code reference
- The adopted codes (2024 IRC/IBC and related) govern when alterations trigger permitting.
- Code reference
- See Title 15 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code (and amendments in Ordinance 2026-017) for the full adopted code language on work exempt from permit (primarily amending IRC R105.2 and equivalent IBC sections).Ord. 2026-017
- Building use tax
- 5.2% applied to 50% of the project’s valuation (materials estimated at half the valuation).
- Code reference
- This comprises the Town’s 4.2% use tax rate + Douglas County’s 1% use tax rate.
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The Town of Castle Rock Building Division (part of Development Services) issues residential building permits within the town limits.
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What architectural coordination covers
Architectural design coordination on Denver-metro projects means bringing design professionals into floor plans, elevations, code analysis, energy-code documentation, and permit sets. The general contractor coordinates schedule, consultants, and construction around those sealed drawings. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor does not replace the architect of record; it coordinates design professionals and the build team. Cost is project-specific and depends on building type and review path.
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What buyers should prepare
Project type (tenant finish, addition, new), any existing drawings, and known landmark or overlay constraints.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does Virtual Design Consultation (Video) cost in Castle Rock?
$150.
How do I book?
Press Book next to the job, pick a date and a morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4) window, and pay in full. We confirm within 24 hours or refund you in full.
Who handles architectural permits and licensing?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project, design professionals, and specialty trades. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
Is the GC the architect of record?
No. Sealed architectural design is provided by design professionals who seal the documents. The GC coordinates construction around those documents.
What information helps define scope?
Goals, existing drawings if any, photos, and city or county.
Service Area
Serving Castle Rock and Douglas County
We serve Castle Rock, CO and all surrounding Denver metro communities. Our team is based in Denver and operates throughout the Front Range, from Castle Rock to Longmont and everywhere in between. Contact us for a free estimate on your Castle Rock project.
How It Runs
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DESIGN SERVICES
Discovery & Site Analysis
Needs + preference programming, site survey, as-built documentation, feasibility.
We walk, measure, and photograph your property — existing conditions, utilities, structure, and constraints. You get the as-built documentation and feasibility read that every later decision rests on.
Learn more →Concept Design & Space Planning
Schematic design, floor plan studies, layout options.
Your scope becomes schematic floor plans you can compare side by side — circulation, daylight, adjacencies, and what each option does to the budget. Layout decisions happen on paper, where changes are cheap.
Learn more →Architectural Design & 3D Renderings
Design development, materials + finishes, photorealistic visualization.
The chosen concept resolves into materials, finishes, fixtures, and lighting — with the automation layer drawn in. Photorealistic renderings let you walk the space and adjust before anything is priced.
Learn more →Construction Documents & Permitting
Full CD sets, structural + MEP engineering coordination, permit-ready drawings.
Approved designs become coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP sheets — the set your jurisdiction permits from and trades build from. We submit, track, and answer review comments.
Learn more →CONSTRUCTION
New Construction & Custom Homes
Ground-up homes and light commercial, dirt to keys.
Ground-up residential and light commercial builds — foundations through finishes, including modular and steel construction. One accountable builder from dirt to keys.
Learn more →Remodels & Additions
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, whole-home.
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, and whole-home renovations that respect the house you already have. We handle structure, permits, and the dust.
Learn more →Commercial Tenant Finish & Build-Outs
Shells to working spaces — retail, office, restaurant, school.
Raw shells become working spaces — showrooms, offices, restaurants, schools. Dealer-spec finishes, code compliance, and opening dates held.
Learn more →ADUs & Modular Construction
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, factory-built homes.
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, and factory-built homes — zoning, design, permits, and set. Denver’s ADU rules are a specialty, not a surprise.
Learn more →Outdoor Living & Patio Structures
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios built for Colorado weather.
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios engineered for Colorado sun, snow, and hail — structure, shade, and drainage done right the first time.
Learn more →TECHNOLOGY
Smart Home Automation
Lighting, shades, climate, audio, security — one interface.
Whole-home control of lighting, shades, climate, audio, and security from a single interface — Crestron, Lutron, Savant, and Control4 designed in, not bolted on.
Learn more →A/V Systems
Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, commercial sound.
Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, and commercial sound — designed, installed, and tuned by the same team for over 20 years.
Learn more →Control Systems
Custom programming — scenes and schedules that fit the space.
Every subsystem brought into one elegant interface — custom programming for homes and venues, with scenes and schedules that match how the space is actually used.
Learn more →Networking & Edge Compute
Enterprise Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, on-prem compute.
Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, and on-premise compute — the backbone that makes everything else reliable, including our own Barbot platform.
Learn more →Solar & Energy Storage
Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, EV charging — certified install.
Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, and EV charging designed and installed by a Tesla Energy Certified team — roof, electrical, and app in one scope.
Learn more →Explore