Among these partners, Steve Barsch of Barsch Design stands out for his modern transformations of older ranch houses.“He does a lot of more modern builds, but has a great vision at taking some of these older ranch houses that don’t really look like anything special to start with,” Price says.“When these houses are complete, they’re incredible.” Interior designer Stacy from Nook Design Collective brings another dimension to projects. “She really specializes in those mid-century modern builds and designs and just really has an incredible eye for making the final product just look really classy and inviting and warm,” according to Price. The collaborative approach proves essential in Denver’s complex regulatory environment. With historic districts requiring Landmark Preservation Commission approval for exterior changes, having partners who understand aesthetic goals and compliance requirements helps work through the intricate approval process while maintaining project momentum. BUILDING GENERATIONAL HOMES For Price, houses represent far more than construction projects. His philosophy stems from childhood experiences in Vermont, where homes routinely passed through multiple generations within the same family. This perspective shapes Forest Street Builders’ approach to every renovation. “The house, especially to us at Forest Street Builders, is much more than just a roof over people’s heads,” Price emphasizes.“The house is a place where family’s going to grow. Relationships happen, families are born into and maybe even have generational terms as far as how long the house stays in the family.” Growing up in Vermont exposed Price to buildings with remarkable longevity.“The town that I grew up in, there’s houses there that are over 200 years old and there’s some families that have been in the houses for the whole time throughout the whole history of the home,” he recalls.“For me personally, and for all of us in our company, it’s really a connection.” This philosophy translates into meticulous attention to detail that distinguishes Forest Street from production builders. “By no means do we just nail 22 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 06
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