Award winning design-build firm Palo Santo Designs is proud to announce it has been named one of the Best Contemporary Home Builders in the US, taking the New Mexico slot! We appreciate all the support in our efforts to create state of the art modern and sustainable homes in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and look […]
Time and time again our great city of Santa Fe is ranked high for tourism and living. However, it’s not as frequent that we jump into the top 10 of worldwide destinations and snag the sixth spot among other notable places. Recently Santa Fe was voted the number six best city in the world by […]
We’re proud to announce our team received its 8th LEED certification for a another new home build, and the 5th at the Platinum level which is the highest level for LEED. What is LEED? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, which is a cornerstone here at Palo Santo Designs. We are committed […]
We sat down with another one of our great architects here at Palo Santo Designs—Sandra Odems—to talk about her background in architecture, her favorite part of the whole process, and how she approaches architecture now in Santa Fe. What Led You To Architecture? For Sandra, it was her interest in drawing from a young age. […]
It’s always an honor to be mentioned for our efforts and successful projects. Recently, we’ve been named one of the best custom home builders in New Mexico by the Home Builder Digest. We’re thankful to be chosen as one of the best and we always strive to provide the very best in custom home design […]
Modern architecture refers to an overarching movement and design that emerged in the Western world at the turn of the 20th century. This architectural style was popular for universities, government buildings, and residential homes. Modern architecture brought about: Clean lines Plenty of glass for natural light Broad roof overhangs Well-defined, rectangular forms Modern materials and […]
Jon Stern is the Lead Architect at Palo Santo Designs in Santa Fe. We sat down with him to learn more about what inspired him to become an architect, why he enjoys architecture, what’s his favorite part of helping clients, and what makes Santa Fe architecture so unique. What Inspired You To Become an Architect? […]
We’re proud to announce that we just moved into the Siler Rufina district in Santa Fe. Not only did we move into this area, we moved into one of our own, brand-new commercial developments at 1300 Rufina Circle. The development is an iconic space in a former industrial district of town that is currently getting […]
If you’re researching to build a home in Santa Fe and are wondering how to start and what’s involved in the process, then we want to provide some insight here. Building a custom home isn’t a small project and we don’t want it be a poor experience for you, which is why we want you […]
Read our feature in the SantaFean Dec. 2018 – Jan. 2019 edition: Here’s an excerpt of the story written by Amy Gross: Though he declined to attend the Santa Fe Parade of Homes awards gala last August, Stelio Kitrilakis told the team that designed and built this house to text him if they won anything. […]
Passive solar design is foundational to the way we approach home building. In a city like Santa Fe, passive solar design can have a massive impact on the efficiency and sustainability of your home. How does Palo Santo Designs incorporate passive solar design into its homes? Keep reading to find out more about how we […]
With the 2016 Olympic Games still in full swing, it’s worth remembering the idea that athletes compete at their best when they’re performing in an arena that includes the most skilled opponents. At Palo Santo Designs, we are proud to be among a community that represents some of the nation’s most talented architects, designers and […]