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Architectural Design in Commerce City
Virtual Design Consultation (Video), $150
See all 2 jobsLicensed architectural design services for Commerce City and Adams County. Concept to construction documents.
What Commerce City requires
Code reference: These rules are in Commerce City Revised Municipal Code Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Article I, particularly Sec. 5-5 (scope of the City of Commerce City Building Code and work exempt from code provisions) and the referenced Sec. 5-8 (work exempt from permit requirements). §5-5
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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 Commerce City, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional architectural design services throughout Commerce City and the surrounding Adams County area. Full-service architectural design from schematic concepts through permit-ready construction documents for residential and commercial projects. Whether you're in Commerce City (northeast Denver metro) 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 Commerce City.
Permit Thresholds
Commerce City permit thresholds
- Code reference
- Residential roof sheathing replacements of 256 square feet and under (unless required to be fire-retardant).
- Code reference
- Gutters, kitchen cabinets, on-grade patios, driveways, and certain other minor items (e.g., fences meeting height limits, playground equipment, retaining walls 4 feet and under without surcharge).
- Code reference
- These rules are in Commerce City Revised Municipal Code Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Article I, particularly Sec. 5-5 (scope of the City of Commerce City Building Code and work exempt from code provisions) and the referenced Sec. 5-8 (work exempt from permit requirements).§5-5
- Code reference
- The city adopts the 2021 IBC/IRC and related codes with local amendments.
- Code reference
- Use tax is collected at 4.5% applied to the dollar cost and/or value of all building and construction materials intended to be used and/or consumed as part of the project (not collapsed into a single rate; confirmed for small projects valued at $500 or less, where the permit fee is $23.50 and th
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The Building Safety Division (part of the City of Commerce City’s Community Development Department) 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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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 Commerce City?
$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 Commerce City and Adams County
We serve Commerce City, 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 Commerce City 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