Rooted in nature. Designed for living.
Tenzie Architecture brings custom homes to life with a balance of natural beauty, timeless character, and a strong sense of place. Through a collaborative and fun design journey, we turn your ideas into thoughtful, well-crafted spaces that feel distinctly and authentically yours.
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Every project begins with understanding you — your inspirations, your values, your vision. This phase sets the foundation for a thoughtful, intentional design process built around your lifestyle and goals.
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If remodeling, we measure and document the existing home. For new builds, we study the terrain, sun, views, and natural elements to ensure the home feels rooted in its surroundings.
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Here’s where the magic begins. We explore creative possibilities through sketches, floor plans, and 3D studies. This phase is fun, interactive, and highly collaborative—where ideas start to take shape and your future home becomes real.
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Once the direction is chosen, we begin to refine the architecture — floor plans, elevations, materials, and details. The design becomes more tangible, coordinated, and tailored to how you want to live.
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We prepare a detailed, highly coordinated, permit-ready drawing set that communicates the design with clarity and precision. These documents serve as the contractor’s roadmap and ensure your vision is executed beautifully and accurately.
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We stay alongside you and your contractor during permitting and building to help answer questions, review details, and ensure the design intent is upheld. Consider us your design advocate from concept through completion.
OUR Process
Clear. Collaborative. Enjoyable.
Designing a custom home is a major milestone—and it should feel exciting every step of the way. Our process is structured, transparent, and built around open communication so you always feel supported and informed.
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attention to detail
“I have worked with Kenzie on several projects and am impressed with her attention to detail, creativity and communication. She has even helped with lighting design in my office. All around, a great architect, resource and team member! I highly recommend!”
Gabe Shacter, General Contractor Mountain Craft Inc.
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Clear Communication & Thoughtful Design Coordination
“Working with Kenzie has consistently been one of the smoothest parts of any project. As an engineer, I rely heavily on clear communication and thoughtful design coordination, and she excels in both. Kenzie brings a great combination of creativity and technical discipline, which makes resolving complex designs and details not just efficient, but enjoyable. Any client would be in great hands.”
– Jesse Brown, PE
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Fast, Communicative & Thoughtful
“Kenzie was fantastic to work with. Whenever something came up during construction, she always came back with thoughtful, creative solutions that actually helped move things forward. She listened to our design feedback and translated what we wanted effectively. At any time we felt stuck on an important decision, she quickly put together visual options that made everything clearer and helped us feel confident about the direction. Her speed, communication, and ability to keep everyone aligned made the whole design and construction process smoother and a lot less stressful.”
– Paul & Susan Danziger
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Unmatched Customer Experience
“Kenzie delivers an unmatched customer experience. She is hands-on, detail-oriented, and consistently balances exceptional quality with timely communication and delivery. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Kenzie over the years, and time and time again she continues to demonstrate her strong work ethic and impressive design talent; balancing both form and function.”
— Demirae Smith, Interior Designer
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Exceptional Talent
"Kenzie and I have collaborated for years, and I can attest to her exceptional talent. She possesses an incredible eye for detail, a deep passion for design, and an insatiable thirst for learning. Her ability to actively listen to a client's needs and then execute brilliantly makes her a truly remarkable professional"
– Mike Voelkel, RLA, LEED AP
LVF Landscape Architects, PLLC
Clear. Collaborative. Enjoyable.
Tenzie Architecture, led by architect Kenzie Tillitt, is an architecture practice dedicated to designing custom homes that feel connected—to their surroundings, to the way you live, and to the people who call them home.
Based in Truckee, California, with projects across the western United States, Kenzie specializes in creating custom homes that balance refined design, lasting comfort, and a meaningful connection to place.
Whether designing a ground-up residence or a transformative remodel, Tenzie Architecture approaches every project with curiosity, craft, and a deep commitment to both beauty and function. We partner closely with homeowners to create spaces that support the rhythms of everyday life and celebrate the landscapes around them.
Licensed in: California & Colorado
About
VALUES
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We believe every home deserves thoughtful, well-executed design. From early concepts to final details, we approach each decision with clarity, care, and respect for the craft of architecture.
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Great homes come from great partnerships. We listen deeply, communicate openly, and work side-by-side with clients, builders, and consultants to ensure the experience feels connected, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable.
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Design should support the way people actually live. We create homes that feel intuitive, functional, and enduring — where every space has intention and every detail serves the people who use it.
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Designing your home should feel exciting, creative, and enjoyable — never overwhelming. We strive to make the process clear, organized, and fun.
