Lodestone Design Group | Hope Johns

We are an architecture and interior design firm located in Frederick, Colorado. We service the Front Range communities and are also currently licensed in Florida, Hawaii, Missouri, and Wyoming. Here is conmprehensive list of services we offer our clients:

Programming - Coalescing disparate ideas into a cohesive set of goals and requirements for the project

Conceptual Design – Bringing your initial ideas to life through sketches and early concepts

Schematic Design - Iterative design to develop the overall mass, form, layout and style of the project.

Design Development - Getting your details right and getting them added into the design.

Construction Documentation – Clear, precise documentation that keeps everyone on the same page

Interior Design – Refining every inch of your space from the overall layout to the finishes, fixtures, colors and components.

Space Planning – Ensuring your layout flows naturally, without wasted corners or awkward nooks

Feasibility Studies – Making sure your dream idea stands on solid ground (literally and figuratively)

Master Planning – Looking at the bigger picture to help guide the future of your property or site

Code Compliance & Permitting – Navigating the red tape so you don’t have to

Public Meetings - Hosting, attending, and presenting projects to neighbors, municipalities, HOAs, and institutions to share your vision and support your goals.

Alternate Solutions - Variance applications and alternative means and methods requests for when model codes don't fully capture the project needs or approach

Lighting Design - Adding depth and character to buildings and spaces with rich lighting solutions

3D Rendering & Visualization – Bringing paper plans to life with realistic imagery and virtual walkthroughs

Project Management & Contract Administration – Overseeing timelines, coordinating with contractors, and keeping budgets in check

Construction Observation – Watching the progress on-site to ensure your vision comes together as planned

Consultant Coordination – Working with specialized pros (engineers, surveyors, etc.) to tie all the loose ends together

Bidding Coordination - Providing you with introductions to Contractors for early cost estimates and final bids

Marketing Graphics - Full color plans and 3D imagery to help you sell your ideas to investors, partners, and buyers.

Budgeting & Cost Analysis – Making sure you have a clear sense of where every dollar goes

Existing Conditions Review - Helping you understand the challenges and opportunities of your existing or potential properties before you decide to invest

Architectural Drafting – Detailed drawings that serve as your project’s backbone

Sustainable Design Solutions – Going green with energy-efficient, eco-friendly strategies

Historic Preservation – Protecting and revitalizing time-honored structures

Adaptive Reuse - Working with you to convert undervalued properties into new vibrant environments to revitalize spaces and neighborhoods

Accessory Structures and Dwelling Units (ADUs) – Creating bonus spaces, mother-in-law suites, or rentable units

Kitchen & Bath Design – Giving two of the most-used rooms in your home the love they deserve

Honest Answers - We do the research and get you the best information we can so you can move ahead with confidence

Clear Communication - We address concerns, initiate conversations, respond to questions, and don't hide behind industry jargon and vague language.

Client Advocacy - We are here to advocate for you and help make sure your project goals can be met to the highest degree possible.