Us
Florio Architecture creates thoughtfully crafted spaces, fine-tuned to the way you live.
Florio Architecture works across the spectrum of styles, climates and client priorities. That’s why we showcase a diverse portfolio of big and small, traditional and modern, remodel and new construction.
We’re a Colorado architecture firm that’s physically based in Breckenridge, CO. However, modern technology allows us to connect with clients anywhere, communicating ideas and even working through on-the-fly design explorations together. We provide architectural services to the Colorado Front Range, surrounding mountain areas and beyond.
Florio thrives on collaboration with clients, consultants and talented creatives from diverse fields.
1996 – Bachelor of Science with high honors, Mechanical Engineering, UC Santa Barabara
2003 – Masters of Architecture with Tau Sigma Delta Honors, University of Colorado, Denver
Florio Architecture is the sole proprietorship of Mickey Florio, R.A. NCARB. Since embarking on this path in 2002, he has honed his skills as a designer, communicator and manager. Mickey credits his engineering education and his forays into construction for the technical proficiency, work ethic and focus that he brings to every project. He’s passionate about living in the High Country, forging new relationships and pursuing new sources of inspiration.
Mickey moved to Breckenridge from his native San Francisco in 1994 and is an avid mountain biker and nordic skier. He is fascinated by history and culture and has traveled extensively in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. When he’s not at his desk, he’s out exploring the West with his wife and two children.
Professional, attentive and technically advanced architecture for all project scopes.
Custom Homes
From site selection to stylistic expression to supporting the contractors throughout construction, we are an experienced, full-service residential architecture firm. We distill the best ideas to bring your new mountain home to fruition.
RENOVATIONS
Whether it be transforming your home to suit a changing lifestyle or maximizing investment value, we are here to help. With 20+ years of experience, we can work with you to quickly identify the best bang-for-buck improvements.
CONSULTATION
We know you will have lots of questions… about process, jurisdiction, code, budget. We provide a no-obligation first meeting to answer those questions, share on-the-fly observations and take the first step towards your new project.
Our design process has been honed through 20+ years of thoughtful practice, adapting to meet each client’s singular needs.
Mickey drives the process and ensures there’s clear communication on where we are, where we’re going and who we need to seek input from at each stage. He is here as your advocate to answer questions, advise on budget decisions and manage consultants from project inception through to the end of construction.
INITIAL CONSULTATION
Let’s talk. We ask insightful questions, identify scope and send you a formal proposal outlining fee and schedule. If the relationship is a good fit, we jump in dreaming big!
schematic design
After learning a bit more about you and how you live, we start by researching code and entitlements and performing a detailed site analysis. What we discover will naturally feed into concept-level massing, rooflines and discussions on architectural styling.
design development
Employing Revit 3-D modeling software, we develop the design with careful attention to massing and scale. We will be meeting regularly with you towards incorporating your desired design criteria. At the conclusion of this phase, we will have a set of drawings that’s presentable to General Contractors for rough costing and ready to send to the structural engineer to begin their work.
construction documents
At this point, the majority of the design is fixed and the technical work can proceed. The Architect leads – and is responsible for – coordination between structural engineer, geotechnical engineer, landscape architect, interior designer and any specialty consultants. At the conclusion of this phase, the complete drawing package will be issued, allowing the owner to finalize the contract with the GC and to submit for permit.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
We are available to assist you and your contractor throughout the construction process. We are responsive and enthusiastic about construction technique discussions, design adjustments to stay on budget or any other challenges that arise during this complex and time-critical phase.
Have we sparked your interest? We love to talk shop.
We’re happy to answer your questions and show you how we can exceed your expectations. Give us a call or send us an e-mail.
