Building and remodeling in Cheyenne requires a specialized approach that respects the city’s architectural legacy while withstanding the unique high-plains environment.
Whether you are seeking a meticulous renovation of a Victorian-era residence near Capitol North or a modern luxury remodel in Moore Haven Heights, our team ensures a seamless design-build journey.
We remodel and create homes that honor Cheyenne’s heritage, from the iconic Union Pacific Depot to the newest luxury enclaves, while providing the intentional design and quality craftsmanship needed for your family’s next generation.
Design & Build/ Build Only/ Custom Homes/ Whole-Home Remodel/ Kitchen/ Bathroom/ Historic Restoration/ Additions & Pop-Tops/ ADU & Barns
We believe the process of transforming or creating a home should be as meaningful as the result. Whether you are planning a whole-home renovation or a ground-up build, our holistic approach ensures a seamless transition from design to construction.
PHASE 01
An owners criteria is a focused evaluation phase where we analyze your goals, needs, and priorities, along with feasibility factors, to understand what’s possible within your existing space, budget, and constraints. This process clarifies the problem, identifies limitations, and explores viable solutions. It includes meeting to define your needs, reviewing existing conditions, researching relevant building codes, and developing an early vision and corresponding budget to guide the project forward.
PHASE 02
Once we substantiate your property information and project feasibility, our creative process begins. Our designers develop initial space planning and massing, and progress them to almost-complete floor plans and elevations. Additionally, concepts for your home’s motif are explored during this phase. Our team of designers work with you to capture the vision you have for your home, while also exploring systems and the home’s utility. We complete this phase by creating our Schematic Estimate, ensuring that we stay on track financially.
PHASE 03
During this phase, our Design Team presents curated interior concepts and room themes that establish the overall look and feel of your home. Simultaneously, our Architectural Designers finalize the floor plans and elevations (if necessary)—refining layouts, confirming architectural details, and coordinating with any necessary third-party consultants, such as engineers, to ensure every element is thoughtfully planned and build-ready. Depending on the project, we may also be able to submit for building permits; However, this step requires the payment of your non-refundable construction deposit. Once we have a final understanding of your vision, as well as the requirements from third parties (like engineering), we finalize the creative design by making all interior selections and ensuring that all design elements are coordinated together. We conclude this phase by creating an updated Developed Estimate.
PHASE 04
During the bidding and estimating phase, we finalize your project scope outline, clearly defining the work to be performed. We then engage our trusted third-party trade partners in a competitive bidding process to ensure all pricing is accurate and fair. At the same time, we complete detailed material takeoffs based on the architectural and interior plans, with the goal of aligning them with the previously established allowances. Once all information is compiled, we present our comprehensive Builder Proposal at your Summit Meeting, outlining the total project cost. If needed, we conduct a Value Engineering review to ensure the project scope and selections align with your desired investment and overall value. After the final scope is approved, we execute a contract amendment incorporating the completed design and finalized budget.
PHASE 05
With all parties agreeing to the scope and budget, the plan set will be edited in order to accurately represent the scope, culminating in a complete set of Construction Documents. If building permits haven’t been applied for yet, they will now (non-refundable construction deposit required). From there, the plans are handed off to our build team so they can familiarize themselves with the project and begin preparing the site.
PHASE 06
Time to build! During construction, our Project Managers provide full support, overseeing budget, schedule, and quality. Our Designers handle Construction Administration to ensure every detail we envisioned together comes to life. Once complete, we hand over your finished project-ready for years of enjoyment and memories.
Local Cheyenne home remodels and custom homes featured in the press.
Cheyenne is a city where the spirit of the Old West meets the sophistication of a modern capital, and Forge & Bow is proud to bring an architect-led perspective to the “Magic City of the Plains.” From the prestigious Rainsford Historic District, once known as “Cattle Baron’s Row”, to the expansive, high-performance custom estates in The Pointe, Saddle Ridge, and Western Hills, we deliver a local’s understanding to every project in the region.
