What is involved in building a home addition in Denver?

Building a home addition in Denver involves zoning and setback reviews, structural engineering, permitting, foundation and framing work, and careful integration with the existing home. Working with an experienced design-build firm helps streamline the process and avoid costly delays.

Can a modern addition work with a historic home?

Yes. A modern addition can complement a historic home when materials, scale, and proportions are thoughtfully designed. This project blends clean, contemporary lines with the original Tudor architecture for a cohesive result.

How do zoning and bulk plane requirements affect home additions in Denver?

Denver zoning regulations limit building height, massing, and setbacks, which can directly shape an addition’s design. Proper planning and experience navigating bulk plane rules are critical to achieving approval while maximizing usable space.

How long does a home addition project typically take?

Timelines vary based on design complexity, permitting, and scope, but most Denver home additions take several months from construction start to completion. Clear planning and coordination help keep the process efficient.

Is a home addition a good long-term investment?

A well-designed home addition can significantly increase livability and property value, especially in established Denver neighborhoods. Additions that respect the original architecture and improve performance tend to offer strong long-term returns.

Historic Tudor Modern Addition

AdditionNew Construction

Dec 11

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Side elevation of a completed Denver home addition featuring a modern stucco exterior seamlessly connected to an existing historic brick home by Prenvalley Builders.

Project Overview

The homeowners wanted to expand their historic Tudor home with more functional living space for their growing family. Prenvalley Builders designed and built a modern addition that carefully ties into the existing brick structure while meeting Denver’s zoning and bulk plane requirements. What makes this project special is the seamless balance between historic character and clean, contemporary design, creating an addition that feels intentional, cohesive, and built to last.

Project Details

Size: 450 sq ft

Location: Denver, Colorado

Architectural Design: NAGY Design Co.

Architectural elevation drawing for a Denver home addition showing proposed massing, height limits, and zoning setback requirements in relation to the existing home.

Our Approach

Prenvalley Builders approached this Denver home addition with a clear focus on structural integrity, zoning compliance, and long-term performance. The team carefully coordinated foundation work, framing, and exterior detailing to ensure a seamless connection between the new addition and the historic Tudor home. Through a process-driven, detail-oriented approach, the result feels both modern and respectful of the original architecture.

Project Highlights

Added functional living space with a rear home addition
Integrated new construction with historic brick Tudor home
Met Denver zoning, setback, and bulk plane requirements
Completed foundation, framing, and exterior envelope work
Built a high-performance exterior system
Balanced modern design with historic character

Concrete foundation and slab installation for a Denver home addition, tying a new structure into an existing historic brick residence by Prenvalley Builders.

Structural framing underway for a Denver home addition, with new wall framing rising from a concrete slab alongside an existing historic brick home by Prenvalley Builders.

Vertical wall framing for a Denver home addition, carefully tied into an existing historic brick residence during construction by Prenvalley Builders.

Side elevation of a completed Denver home addition featuring a modern stucco exterior and vertical window detail seamlessly connected to an existing historic brick home by Prenvalley Builders.

Results

The completed addition provides the homeowners with meaningful new living space that feels fully integrated with their historic home. Clean modern lines, durable materials, and thoughtful detailing create a seamless transition between old and new. The result is a high-quality Denver home addition designed for long-term comfort, performance, and everyday use.

Project Goals

Increase usable living space for a growing family
Integrate a modern addition with a historic Tudor home
Meet Denver zoning, setback, and bulk plane requirements
Improve long-term durability and building performance
Maintain architectural integrity while modernizing the home

Exterior ZIP System sheathing installed on a Denver home addition, creating a high-performance weather barrier tied into an existing historic brick home by Prenvalley Builders.

Front elevation of a Denver home addition showing framed window and door openings with ZIP System exterior sheathing installed by Prenvalley Builders.

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