Custom design with a construction minded approach
Neely Architecture is a Breckenridge, Colorado based architectural firm with over 35 years of experience in the unique environment of Summit County. As a former general contractor and construction framer, Lee Neely seamlessly bridges the gap between design and build, ensuring that every aspect of the design is explored to its full potential. This construction-minded approach promotes cost and design efficiency by recognizing and preventing potential construction difficulties early on. Respected in the community by both contractors and the local governing agencies for building and planning, Neely Architecture offers a uniquely hands-on approach to each and every project to transform your vision into three-dimensional reality.
Selected Work
Alpine Bank
Stillson Placer
White Cloud
Glenwild
Ski Hill
Highlands
Testimonials
“Our team has worked with Neely Architecture for more than 15 years, collaborating on custom homes throughout Breckenridge. They have consistently demonstrated a team-first approach that allows for everyone associated with a project to move forward towards the shared goal of successful completion. We look forward to partnering with Neely Architecture on future Summit County homes.”
- DJ Schappert, General Manager, Rockridge Building
“We just completed our third home in Breckenridge. Sonny Neely has been our architect on all three. The designs of each home have all been quite different. Mountain rustic to mountain modern. We have been quite pleased with each and every one. We conveyed to him our vision and his insight and design added many creative ideas and suggestions. He is very patient, knowledgeable and eager to please. We definitely would have Sonny design any home in our future, and look forward to working with him again.”
-Scott and Cindy Brown
“We found Lee Neely to be unique. First, he spent a great deal of time talking with us to understand what we were looking for. He also spent a lot of time on the property itself understanding the lay of the land and identifying what constraints the land and local ordinances would place on the design. Neely Architecture not only knows the building codes and zoning restrictions intimately, but has good working relations with the building department and was able to work through every issue we had. Lee demonstrated both a keen interest in understanding our views while incorporating creative elements we would never have thought of. We gained a great deal of respect for his creativity and attention to details. We were also impressed at the close relationship Lee has with all the builders in the area. These relationships were critical as we went forward with the final design and construction phases. His background in construction demonstrated a unique ability to work with the builders to make subtle design changes that saved cost without sacrificing the design. In the end we were thrilled with the house that Neely Architecture designed for us.”
-Jim Lowrie
“[Neely Architecture] continually gave us new perspectives and [was] also willing to listen to our ideas and incorporate them. working through the process of imagining, drawing (and redrawing), and completing our project with [Lee] was a great experience. the transformation of our remodel/rebuild project was really a fun experience. The first time I showed Heidi the house we bought she cried! It was ugly. Thanks to [Neely Architecture] we have as nice of a south facing view as there is in Breckenridge. We are very thankful and appreciative when we look at all of the amazing beams, trusses and beautiful stone work. It’s also great to finish a project like this with someone and come out on the other side with a good friend!”
-Doug & Heidi Niesen
Hand Crafted Wood Signs
Neely Architecture’s hand crafted wood signs are displayed throughout Summit County. From directory signs, address signs to business signs, Neely Architecture’s simple wood sign making process can be applied to almost any signage. Lee Neely’s long experience within the community will not only construct a sign you are proud to see, but will make the permit approval process seamless, as well. Clink the link below to see more information.