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Architectural Design in Cherry Hills Village
Licensed architectural design services for Cherry Hills Village and Arapahoe County. Concept to construction documents.
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Concept to construction documents
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Local Service
Architectural Design Services in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional architectural design services throughout Cherry Hills Village and the surrounding Arapahoe County area. Full-service architectural design from schematic concepts through permit-ready construction documents for residential and commercial projects. Whether you're in Cherry Hills Village (affluent south Denver) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.
Permit Thresholds
Cherry Hills Village permit thresholds
- Code reference
- The Village adopted the 2024 International Codes (I-Codes) at the beginning of 2026, including the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), and adheres to Chapter 18 of the Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code for building regulations.
- Code reference
- If an addition is more than 50% of the existing square footage, or if the aggregate floor area is demolished or reconstructed by more than 50%, or increased by 50% or more, the project is considered "redevelopment" and may have additional submittal and drainage requirements per Chapter 9 of the zoni
- Code reference
- Any electrical work on 400 amps (320 continuous) or greater requires a separate plan review.
- Impervious Surface
- If more than 2,500 square feet of impervious surface is added cumulatively (e.g., house addition, driveway, patio), a Phase III Drainage Plan is required.
- Code Reference
- Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code, Chapter 18, and the adopted 2024 International Residential Code.
- Code reference
- ### Exempt Work (Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code Section 105.2, referencing adopted I-Codes)Section 105.2
- Code reference
- One-story detached, prefabricated storage sheds that do not exceed 120 square feet.
- Code Reference
- Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code, Section 105.2, referencing adopted I-Codes.Section 105.2
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Cherry Hills Village (specifically its Building Division under Community Development) issues residential building permits.
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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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When CPD wants a full drawing set
City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development requires architectural and structural review for additions, occupancy or use changes, and work that moves walls or stairs. Commercial applications typically upload engineered drawings, calculations, specifications, and energy-code information. Zoning review checks lot coverage, setbacks, and parking. Additions also typically need electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and SUDP review.
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Permits and who coordinates the work
Permit sets are submitted through Denver CPD e-permits. Cities and counties license general contractors. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license. Autotelic acts as a municipally licensed Denver general contractor and coordinates licensed specialty trades plus the design professionals required for the project.
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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
Do I need architectural drawings for a Denver permit?
Often yes for additions, occupancy changes, and wall or stair work. CPD commercial plan review lists architectural review for those scopes.
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.
Does zoning review happen with the building permit?
Zoning is a separate check for setbacks, lot coverage, and parking. It often runs with the building package in e-permits.
What information helps define scope?
Goals, existing drawings if any, photos, and city or county.
Service Area
Serving Cherry Hills Village and Arapahoe County
We serve Cherry Hills Village, 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 Cherry Hills Village 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 →TRUSTED TO BUILD FOR
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