the studio

about

Form is a small, independent studio where each project receives a high level of attention, care, and continuity from concept through completion.

We design form-driven spaces shaped by context, light, and the human experience. Our work begins with simple, disciplined forms that respond to landscape, climate, and project surroundings. Each project is an exploration, balancing experimentation with restraint to create architecture that is bespoke, timeless, and deeply connected to place.

What sets our process apart is an extensive background in building and making. We've worked in the field, coordinated trades, and built the details we now draw. That experience shapes every decision we make, from the earliest concept sketch to the final specification. Our designs aren't just visually resolved. They're buildable, budget-conscious, and designed to survive the translation from drawing to reality.

ethos

driven by form
begin with pure, disciplined forms - clear, intentional, and essential

grounded by context
respond to surroundings, landscape, and character of project setting

light as material
light and shadow used to define space, reveal form, and create atmosphere

performance with purpose
high-performance envelopes to ensure efficiency, durability, and long-term comfort

timeless over trend
focus on designing architecture that remains relevant and enduring over time

honest materials
natural materials expressed simply, crafted carefully, and chosen to age with integrity

privacy by design
thoughtful orientation to create spaces that feel protected and intimate

current members

kyle hoehnen
owner | designer

Kyle is a Denver based architectural designer and founder of form workshop.

Growing up in the Midwest working in his family's construction business, Kyle developed an early fascination with the built environment. He was drawn to residential architecture for its intimate scale and the opportunity to meaningfully improve how people live.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the Ohio State University and a Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado, where he also completed a design-build certificate program. That hands-on foundation informs everything he designs today, keeping constructibility and craft at the center of the work.

what we offer

  • A concept-driven approach to designing homes that are both refined and buildable. From initial ideas through construction, each phase is handled with clarity and a deep understanding of how design translates into the built environment.

    Every decision, from massing and orientation to material selection and structural expression, is made with the ethos of the project in mind. We move through each phase with intention, ensuring that the clarity of the original concept is preserved as the design grows in complexity. The result is architecture that is resolved at every scale, from the site plan to the construction details.

  • An integrated interior design approach that aligns material and detail with the architecture - creating cohesive, intentional spaces.

    Because interiors are developed alongside the architecture rather than after it, every finish, fixture, and surface decision is shaped by the proportions, light, and spatial logic already at work in the building.

    Nothing is selected in isolation. Materials are considered in relation to each other, to the architecture, and to the way a space will be experienced over time. The outcome is an interior that feels inevitable rather than decorated.

  • Early-stage services that clarify potential, strengthen decisions, and communicate ideas with impact. This includes feasibility & site analysis, concept & marketing packages, and visualization & renderings.

    Good decisions at the early stages of a project create compounding value throughout. They sharpen the brief, reduce costly pivots, and build confidence before significant commitments are made.

    Our visualization work is designed not just to communicate aesthetics, but to test ideas and tell a compelling story to the people who need to say yes. Whether you're evaluating a site, developing a concept, or preparing a project for market, these services bring focus and clarity at the moments that matter most.