Business Details
34 Years
experience
Award-Winning Residential & Commercial Architects in Santa Fe
Hoopes Architects has been recognized for its creative design and client-focused approach since 1992. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in award-winning residential and commercial architecture, blending traditional Santa Fe aesthetics with contemporary functionality. Our firm prioritizes collaboration with clients, artisans, and contractors to create spaces that harmonize with their environment. We have received numerous accolades, including Forbes 2025 Best-in-State Americas Top Residential Architects and multiple Best of Santa Fe awards. Our work spans custom homes, sacred spaces, and commercial projects, emphasizing sustainable design and community integration.Client testimonials highlight our ability to translate visions into innovative, enduring structures. We maintain strong partnerships with local builders and designers, ensuring seamless project execution. Our commitment to pragmatic design and enduring architecture has solidified our reputation as a trusted leader in the Southwest. We invite clients to explore our portfolio of nationally recognized projects, from modern desert masterpieces to historic renovations. Our team's expertise in navigating regulatory processes and integrating smart home technology ensures a smooth, client-centric experience from concept to completion.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Design
Historic Renovations
Sustainable Design
Interior Architecture
Site Planning
Art Integration
Smart Home Integration
Community Projects
Custom Home Design
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years designing award-winning homes and commercial spaces
- Collaborate with local artisans for unique material applications
- Recognized by Forbes and AIA for design excellence
- Specialize in Santa Fe's cultural and environmental integration
- Established partnerships with top regional builders and designers
What people say
Award-winning designs
Creative vision
Regulatory expertise
Collaborative process
Enduring architecture
Services
Residential Architecture
Designing bespoke residential spaces that merge Santa Fe's traditional aesthetics with contemporary functionality. Our homes feature natural light integration, outdoor-indoor flow, and sustainable materials. Clients benefit from 30+ years of expertise in creating award-winning, site-specific dwellings that maximize environmental harmony.
Commercial Design
Creating functional commercial environments for community centers, religious spaces, and art galleries. Our approach combines pragmatic design with artistic elements, ensuring spaces meet operational needs while achieving architectural distinction through material innovation and spatial planning.
Historic Renovations
Specializing in adaptive reuse of culturally significant structures while maintaining historical integrity. Our team navigates regulatory requirements to modernize systems and functionality, transforming heritage buildings into contemporary spaces that honor their original character and community significance.
Sustainable Design
Integrating environmentally conscious practices through passive solar design, local material sourcing, and energy-efficient systems. Our approach reduces ecological impact while enhancing occupant comfort, demonstrated in multiple energy-efficient award-winning residential projects across diverse climate zones.
Art Integration
Collaborating with local artists to incorporate unique material applications and artistic elements into architectural designs. This process creates distinctive spaces that reflect client vision while supporting regional creative talent through hands-on partnerships during all project phases.
People
Craig Hoopes
Principal Architect
AIA-certified architect with 30+ years experience, Craig graduated from Cornell University and studied in Italy and Greece. He holds NCARB certification and has led award-winning projects featured in Forbes and AIA publications, specializing in Santa Fe's architectural evolution.
Andrea Caraballo
Architect
Licensed architect with expertise in residential and commercial projects, Andrea contributes to design development and client collaboration. She brings technical precision to complex projects while maintaining the firm's signature aesthetic and functional standards.
Alex Solrzano
Design Associate
Design professional focused on spatial planning and material selection, Alex supports project teams in creating innovative solutions that balance client needs with environmental context across both residential and commercial projects.
Diego Macas
Architectural Designer
Creative designer involved in concept development and visualization, Diego contributes to the firm's award-winning designs through technical skills in digital modeling and attention to Santa Fe's unique architectural heritage requirements.
Omid Mohseni Tousi
Project Architect
Experienced in managing complex projects from concept to completion, Omid ensures technical accuracy and regulatory compliance while maintaining design integrity across both new constructions and historic renovation projects.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We blend traditional Santa Fe aesthetics with contemporary design principles, creating spaces that respect regional heritage while incorporating modern functionality and sustainability.
How long have you been in business?
Hoopes Architects has specialized in award-winning design since 1992, with our team collectively holding over 150 years of architectural experience in the Southwest region.
Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we design custom homes and commercial spaces including community centers, religious facilities, art galleries, and government buildings across regional and national markets.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Santa Fe, NM, we work throughout the Southwest and nationally for select projects, maintaining strong local partnerships for seamless execution.
How do you handle historic renovations?
Our approach preserves architectural heritage while modernizing systems and functionality, having successfully completed multiple award-winning adaptive reuse projects recognized by preservation organizations.
What awards have you received?
We've earned Forbes 2025 Best-in-State Americas Top Residential Architects, multiple AIA design awards, and Santa Fe Reporter's Best Architect recognition in 2021 and 2023.
