Named for the forested Ardennes region which is home to a workhorse with ancient origins. Rustic, hard, and tireless. Praised long ago for use as cavalry, eventually becoming the hard-working draft horses of the region still used today.
Standard refers to the criteria by which we measure something, a goal we aspire to. It is also the banner or guidon we rally around; a symbol we follow into the fray.
Realigning his focus, he graduated summa cum laude from CU Denver prior to entering the field of architecture. Designing bespoke homes from the start. Today he guides a team of talented designers obsessed with beauty; and together they create spaces intended to awe, yet also cultivate intimacy among friends and family.
In Praise of Ardennes Standard
"Thanks for the above and beyond help with the Solar permitting and of course this beautiful dream home you designed"
- Mr. C. (Colorado)
"Thank you, John. I really appreciate this and all you have done for me the last year... I hope you know how patient and gracious you are as a mentor, teacher, and friend.
- Mrs. L (Colorado)
"I have had such a pleasure working with and learning from you. Your appreciation for the small things in life is infectious and... made it fun. You are very talented...!"
- Mrs. C (Colorado)
'Man when we first started, I thought it would be just like a regular house... but this thing is incredible! Every sight line and view is spectacular.'
'When it came time to do the final CO, the inspectors were arguing amongst each another as to who would be the one to do it - they all wanted to see the finished house.'
- Mr. Y (Colorado)
