Some think architecture starts with the eye. We believe it begins with the ear – with a dialog between architect and client.

To us architecture is about the people who use it. We want to know how you and your family exist in the world and how you move through it. We’d like to know what matters to you, your philosophy and your values. Tell us about the music you love and the films that stir you—to us, these details are as important to the design of your home as understanding how many rooms you will need or the context in which we will build.

Above all, we listen. We absorb. And then we bring our perspective to bear. Perspective shaped by years of designing and building custom homes tailored to their site, their social context, and the people who use them. Our inspiration comes from across the arts, technology, sciences—anything that makes us think and feel.

We are driven to imagine, design, and build work that is worthy of life – of your life. So between your vision and our perspective, let’s work together to create something new in this world—a home that inspires, comforts, has a directness that’s felt as much as seen, and that is a material testament to things that drive, motivate and inspire you.

Rolfs Elert Office is an award winning full service Architecture and Interior Design partnership of architects Mark Rolfs and Rudi Elert. Established in 2012 the practice focuses on creating beautiful buildings and thoughtful spaces through light, material, and craft. Our work is varied and influenced by the history of innovative modern design while sometimes rooted in timeless ideas and traditional forms.