MEET BELZ
Cheri Belz has architecture in her blood and was greatly impacted by her father who was a modernist architect in the 1950’s and 60's and passed away when she was 7. She grew up surrounded by architecture, design, and real estate development.
After beginning her career as an artist/art & architectural historian, she turned to architectural design in 1979.
Architecturally licensed in Colorado (and formerly in D.C., Utah, and Texas) Belz designs (and formerly built) custom spec homes in a modern, organic style. Additionally, she has been involved in real estate development and investments for more than 35 years..
Each home, with a unique flow of forms and spaces, is approached with a deep respect for the environment, incorporating passive solar gain and using natural regional materials. Designs are site specific, with the form and scale of the project carefully integrated into the landscape.
Cheri Belz always tries to include solar orientation and natural materials in her designs, whether a client specifies it or not. But, more and more, clients are beginning to make specific requests to incorporate green features in their homes. Home buyers still have many preconceived notions about the ‘green’ look.
Belz obtained her real estate license in early 2003 to complete the picture of total services she can offer a client. She has helped clients buy and sell homes in the Boulder, Broomfield, Niwot, and Denver areas.
SERVICES
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Architectural Design
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Sustainable Design
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New Home Construction
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Custom Homes
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Energy-Efficient Homes
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Green Building
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Historic Building Conservation
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Home Additions
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Home Remodeling
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Kitchen Design
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Kitchen Remodeling
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Bathroom Design
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Architectural Drawings
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3D Rendering
EDUCATION
1987 MArch
University of Colorado - Denver, CO
1977 BA - Double major Fine Arts/Art and Architectural History
New College, Sarasota, FL
AWARDS
2015
Home Builders Association of Denver
Colorado Award for Remodeling Excellence.
Project: 955 Jasmine Circle (Boulder, CO)
1st Place for Exterior Remodel
1st Place for Whole House Remodel
2013
Home Builders Association of Denver
Colorado Award for Remodeling Excellence.
Project: 5010 Ingersoll (Boulder, CO)
1st Place for Interior Remodel
2nd Place for Exterior Remodel
2009
Home Builders Association of Denver
Colorado Award for Remodeling Excellence.
Project: 819 6th Street (Boulder, CO)
1st Place for Architectural Design
2nd place for Whole House-Luxury
2009
City of Boulder Historic Preservation Award for the sensitive rehabilitation and addition to the Landmark "Labrot House".
Project: 819 6th Street (Boulder, CO)
PRESS
Modern Organic: Belz Architecture Bringing the Outdoors In, Camille Wilson, Boulder Lifestyle Magazine, April 2016, pp. 42-45
Beauty in Simplicity, Dell Bleekman, Boulder Lifestyles Magazine, April 2014, pp. 42-45
Modern in Boulder--The Historical Players, Kris Scott, Modern in Denver, Summer 2011, p. 50
Boulder Modern Architects of Today, Kris Scott, Modern in Denver, Summer 2011, pp. 52-53
Leading Residential Architects, Pamela Jacarino, Sandow Media, 2nd Edition, 2008
Council Marks Boulder Home, Heath Urie, Daily Camera, October 28, 2008, p. 1C
‘Smokin’: Kitchens on Fire Tour Showcases Some of Boulder's Best, Cindy Sutter, Daily Camera, May 14, 2008, p. 1B
Home Again, Lori Conner, Luxe Magazine, Summer 2007, pp. 154-167
The Green House Effect: The Third Street House, Juli Dugdale, 5280 Magazine, March 2007, p. 114
Room with a View, Cheryl Nedderman, Daily Camera, May 13, 2005, p. 1D
A Room to Roam, Carrie Smith, Better Homes and Gardens: Beautiful New Homes, Spring 2002, pp. 44-52
Door Prizes, Lori Tobias, Architecture and Design of the West, Spring 2002, p. 69
House Hurdles Getting Higher at City Limits, Clint Talbott, Daily Camera, Dec 7, 1999, p. 1C