We believe the forward movement of the Bauen Group Architecture and Design Studio from the fringes, to a more conspicuous position of the Durango, Colorado architecture scene, parallels the growth of this southwestern eclectic resort town itself. The firm is highly sought for its innovative design and team approach to architecture but has no desire to become a mass market product.

Bauen Group architecture is consistently intelligent, visually interesting and appealing, and not necessarily connected to 'popular' architectural styles and vocabulary. The San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado with its rich mining history, the adobe influence of the high desert of Northern New Mexico, and the magnificent rock formations of the '4 corners' region have provided ample 'natural' design influence for unique architecture. A combination of natural materials and highly refined ones contribute to the timeless, sophisticated quality of Bauen Group Architecture.

The firm believes each project is unique and presents an opportunity for creative collaboration with the client and often times the client and builder. Good facilitators of architecture are in high demand and difficult to find. Although material palettes, design themes and geographic regions may change-good design is universal.

Past, present and future, natural and manmade, history and new age, science and intuition are a few of many essential architectural ingredients that are required when designing space and products for the busy world of today. Successful cooking recipes also include many different ingredients-a successful chef knows how to combine them by proportion to achieve a taste that will remain with the diner forever. Once you experience a well designed space that touches your senses-you will remember it forever.