Haertling’s houses

Charles Haertling firmly believed he did not design homes; he designed houses. The iconic Boulder architect maintained that a “home” was what one put into a “house.” He provided the blank canvas on which families could paint their own traditions and memories.

More than 40 of Haertling’s structures dot Boulder’s neighborhoods, and he’s recognized for combining elements of modernism and organic architecture into his work. As a member of the Boulder City Council, he was key in preserving open spaces, working with grassroots organizations resulting in the development of Pearl Street Mall and serving on the landmarks board in the early…