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CCA is an award winning architecture & interiors firm, curating contextual, site responsive designs that integrate natural surroundings with refined, livable modern architecture & interiors.

Thank you to Mountain Living for featuring Shell’s Chalet in the November/December issue! Inspired by the spirit of a cl...
10/15/2026

Thank you to Mountain Living for featuring Shell’s Chalet in the November/December issue!

Inspired by the spirit of a classic ski chalet, Shell’s Chalet pairs contemporary mountain architecture with interiors full of warmth, texture, and personality. Pale woods, exposed timber beams, and dry stacked sandstone establish an alpine foundation, while bouclé, shearling, leather, and hide bring softness and a sense of comfort. Throughout the home, thoughtful details reveal a playful side, from snowflake lighting in the custom mudroom to plaid upholstered barstools and whimsical fabric deer heads in the après ski bar. This relaxed and sophisticated retreat embraces the charm of chalet living without sacrificing a contemporary sensibility. Check out the latest issue of Mountain Living on Newsstands now.

Architecture by our team Charles Cunniffe Architects
Interior Design by our team Charles Cunniffe Architects
Built by RA Nelson
Photo styling by Nat Warady
📷 by Dallas + Harris - Interior + Architectural Photographers

At Sunshine Mountain, the staircase became one of those moments in the design that quietly ties everything together.Span...
09/18/2026

At Sunshine Mountain, the staircase became one of those moments in the design that quietly ties everything together.

Spanning four levels, floating European White Oak treads carry the warmth of the surrounding floors, while clear glass and a finely detailed wood handrail keep the stair feeling light and connected to the architecture around it. Concrete panel walls ground the composition with a beautiful sense of weight and permanence.

The Canopy Fine Lines chandelier by Ridgely Studio Works moves through the full height of the atrium like a constellation. In daylight, it catches the natural light. At night, it becomes a soft, glowing presence within the glass enclosure.

It is a staircase, of course, but it is also so much more. A study in materiality, craftsmanship, and restraint, and one of our favorite examples of how architecture can create a feeling as much as a function.

Designed by: our team at Charles Cunniffe Architects
Built by: Koru
📷 Draper White
Lighting by: Robert Singer
Seen in: LUXE Interiors + Design Modern Luxury

One of the spaces our clients consistently ask for is a thoughtfully designed spa and wellness retreat at home.For Alpha...
08/25/2026

One of the spaces our clients consistently ask for is a thoughtfully designed spa and wellness retreat at home.

For Alpha 1, our team created a private wellness experience that goes far beyond a traditional home gym. The fully outfitted gym was carefully designed for acoustics, delivering an immersive sound experience while minimizing noise throughout the home.

From there, a custom spa vestibule leads to a private massage room, steam room and sauna. Carefully selected materials and a cohesive palette connect each space, while custom lighting, air handling and other details were designed around how the spaces would be enjoyed.

Congratulations to the Paul JAS Center team on earning the American Society of Interior Designers Crystal Award for Best...
07/29/2026

Congratulations to the Paul JAS Center team on earning the American Society of Interior Designers Crystal Award for Best Hospitality Space. This Historic Preservation project is near and dear to our hearts and one we are incredibly proud of. Congrats to all who brought this vision to life!

Big thanks to Michael McCarthy MichaelMcCarthy and Aspen Magazine | Modern Luxury / Modern Luxury for a beautiful featur...
07/16/2026

Big thanks to Michael McCarthy MichaelMcCarthy and Aspen Magazine | Modern Luxury / Modern Luxury for a beautiful feature of our Sunshine Mountain Project. This was a particularly interesting project architecturally, on one of the steepest lots on Red Mountain...and one centered around wellness. If you haven’t seen the video on our website, it’s worth a view! Pick up the mid-summer issue of Aspen Magazine now! Click the link in our bio for more…

📷 Draper White
Designed by us at Charles Cunniffe Architects
Built by Koru

A view perfected for the 4th of July!
07/04/2026

A view perfected for the 4th of July!

We believe the most memorable moments in a home are often found in the smallest details. This is one common theme you’ll...
06/12/2026

We believe the most memorable moments in a home are often found in the smallest details. This is one common theme you’ll see in our work...clean, clever and thoughtful detailing. Here, leathered marble meets white oak, while a concealed light well washes the surface with a soft glow. The composition is quiet yet powerful, celebrating the natural beauty of each material.

Architecture by our team at CCA
Built by Koru
📷 Draper White

The Sunshine Mountain project dining room - with a view of course! Cheers to the new week! Designed by us Built by 📷
06/01/2026

The Sunshine Mountain project dining room - with a view of course! Cheers to the new week!

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The most magical primary bedroom. Our client, an avid skier and outdoors-lover, asked for a bedroom with a great view. ...
05/28/2026

The most magical primary bedroom. Our client, an avid skier and outdoors-lover, asked for a bedroom with a great view. Mission accomplished!

Seamless built-in cabinetry houses their found treasures, soft integrated lighting creates a warm evening glow, two incredibly comfortable chairs (you should feel these!) are the owners’ favorite spot. A sleek walk-in closet sits adjacent the primary bath...which we’ll show you another day. But for now, let’s talk about that view! The Continental Divide and Aspen Mountain...then extending down to Sopris. Pretty incredible.

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Memorial Day in the mountains, with one extraordinary outdoor theatre (with motorized screen where movies can be watched...
05/22/2026

Memorial Day in the mountains, with one extraordinary outdoor theatre (with motorized screen where movies can be watched during the day or night), outdoor living, kitchen and game room that opens completely to the outdoors. Throw in the infinity edge pool and hot tub and you’ve got the very best in outdoor living! All of this powered by geothermal and solar, earning this private residence, a LEED For Homes certification! One of our favorite clients and favorite homes.

Enjoy the long weekend folks!

Project: Elk Peak Ranch
Mountain Living Home of the Year
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Aspen, CO
81611

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