Archaeo Architects

“Archaeo Architects” was formed by Jon Dick, founder and principal. In 1996, the boutique firm was born with a sincere reverence for what has come before. Inspired by ancient architecture and its characteristic lean simplicity, with a keen interest in early vernacular, this studio’s residential designs speak to the desert’s regional flavor capturing the elusive mystery surrounding the “oneness” between site and structure. Multi-degreed, Jon earned his undergraduate education in architecture from the University of Idaho and proceeded to earn his Master of Architecture degree from Cornell University. He was the proverbial urban dweller in Manhattan after graduate school and received his early training, mentored at some of the best architecture and interior design firms in the world building high-rises and commercial projects. Through this process he discovered his true passion: contemporary custom residential design. In a secluded studio along the Santa Fe River, one can find this quiet architect and his creative associates designing under the spell of a Gregorian chant reverberating in the background. His pure Zen-like approach to design embodies knowing when to stop, celebrating restraint; an evolving modern-day minimalist who deeply respects the past.