About

Bristlecone Architecture is a technology-forward studio located in Reno, Nevada and focused on residential and small-scale commercial projects. Our philosophy is rooted in contextual response and enduring design strategies. Led by senior talent whose experience intersects the design and tech industries, our practice is distinguished by both human empathy and data-driven design – a rare approach that honors people, place, and process.

Our Partners

We are grateful to collaborate with individuals, communities, and companies who share our belief in enduring design – shaping spaces grounded in purpose, presence, and meaning. In addition to working directly with owners, we partner with architecture, engineering, and construction teams seeking a nimble, tech-savvy consultant.

Our Name

Nevada’s Bristlecone Pine symbolizes design that endures: resilience in thin air and lean soil; patience and long-horizon thinking; clarity of purpose; and stewardship of place. It reflects independence thriving under constraint, turning scarcity into strength. As a guiding emblem for our work, it affirms craft that strengthens with time and architecture that lasts – steadfast, rooted, adaptable, and built to endure with quiet confidence.