40 Years of Timeless, Trusted and Sustainable Design

2025 marks a significant milestone for our studio – 40 years of Altura Architects serving our mountain community. Our Asheville studio has been a hub of learning and inspiration, where we have focused on revitalizing our downtown and furthering sustainable design. We are filled with gratitude towards our clients and community for entrusting us with their dreams and are excited to continue our legacy of stewardship of the built and natural environment.

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Reynolds Mountain Modern

Casa Pampa

Marshall Artists’ Residence

Rice Branch Residence

Fern Grove

Moore Center Renovation Exterior 2

Moore Center Renovation

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Altura Architects Anniversary Message
February 20, 2025
A Message From Altura Principals on our 40th Anniversary

A Message From Altura Principals on our 40th Anniversary

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we would like to take a moment to reflect on our journey with gratitude for our WNC community.

Our renovation of 52 Broadway received not only a 2024 AIA NC Merit Award but also the Tower Award, which is bestowed upon projects that exemplify historic preservation and adaptive reuse.
November 15, 2024
52 Broadway Receives 2 AIA NC Awards

52 Broadway Receives 2 AIA NC Awards

Our renovation of 52 Broadway received not only a 2024 AIA NC Merit Award but also the Tower Award, which is bestowed upon projects that exemplify historic preservation and adaptive reuse.

We are honored to receive a 2024 ASPIRE Award for our Jones Cove residence. This project received the Merit Award at a ceremony on the evening of September 16.
September 16, 2024
Jones Cove Receives 2024 Aspire Award

Jones Cove Receives 2024 Aspire Award

We are honored to receive a 2024 ASPIRE Award for our Jones Cove residence. This project received the Merit Award at a ceremony on the evening of September 16.

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