LIGHTWELL ARCHITECTURE

Lightwell Architecture is a full-service architecture and interior design firm creating bespoke architecture that embraces the built and natural landscapes of the Rocky Mountains. We offer Architectural and Interior Design services that include feasibility, due diligence, entitlement, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction phase administration, interior design, and finish selection.

We seek inspiration from clients, nature, and the region’s vernacular architecture. Lightwell Architecture strives to create timeless, memorable, functional, awe-inspiring architecture.

PRINCIPALS

Katherine Willis, AIA, LEED AP

Chad Willis, AIA, NCARB, LEEP AP

Katherine Willis, AIA, LEED AP and Chad Willis, AIA, NCARB, LEEP AP

Katherine and Chad Willis have been practicing Architecture in Colorado, Washington, Montana, Alaska, Wyoming, Nevada, California, and Central America for over a combined 30 years. 

Throughout their career, they have been committed to valuing their client’s needs above all while providing leadership in design for the built environment. Together they have experience with a wide range of project types including custom single-family residential, boutique commercial, multi-family, and mixed-use projects. 

They work collaboratively as skilled architects with contractors to reach a consensus and resolve complexities in the field. They are committed to providing a high level of experience for each end user focusing on beauty, function, and comfort. The outcome is highly inspired bespoke architecture and spaces that enhance our client's daily lives. 

Meet the Team

We have an amazing team of skillful Architects who are eager to provide the best service and experience to our clients creating awe-inspiring architecture.

PROJECT ARCHITECT

Crystal Babb, AIA

  • Crystal grew up on a farm in northern Ontario, Canada. She moved to Michigan and received her Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture from Andrews University and spent a summer abroad studying architecture. She moved to Colorado in 2020 and has most of her experience in residential architecture. She is a licensed Architect in the State of Colorado and enjoys working as a team at Lightwell Architecture to help bring clients’ dreams into reality.

    When she’s not working, she can be found sewing her own clothes, working on a tiny home in Hawaii, and traveling.

PROJECT ARCHITECT / PROJECT MANAGER

Sage Caruso, AIA

  • Sage is a Colorado native who grew up in the foothills outside of Boulder. She spent many years living abroad and it was there that her architectural interests came to fruition after her parents designed and built a house overlooking the ocean. She earned her Bachelor of Architectural Studies from Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand and upon returning to Colorado in 2016, Sage has loved seeing her projects come to life among the streets and neighborhoods she knows so well.

    In her free time, Sage enjoys long days in the mountains and dreaming up her own future cabin in the woods