F9 Productions

What F9 Productions does

F9 Productions is a Colorado-based architecture and design-build firm founded in 2010 by Alex Gore and Lance Cayko, operating from offices in Longmont (headquarters) and Denver with additional market presence in Boulder and Aspen. The firm provides full-service architectural design across residential, multi-family, and commercial projects, with core offerings including custom homes, additions and remodels, ADUs, mountain homes, multi-family developments, commercial buildings, interior design, and integrated design-build delivery. Its core technology is Revit BIM (Building Information Modeling), supported by a four-phase design process spanning schematic design through permitting documentation, with a proprietary emphasis on modeling buildings the way they are actually constructed to improve accuracy, material takeoffs, and constructibility.

F9 differentiates through integrated design-build capability, achieved via a sister construction company (F14 Productions) that enables seamless project delivery from concept through construction oversight—a structural advantage most pure-play architecture firms cannot match. The firm has built a durable sustainability practice around passive solar design, energy-efficient building envelopes, renewable energy integration, rainwater harvesting, and low-impact materials, complemented by a reforestation partnership with 1 Tree Planted. These capabilities have produced notable project outcomes, including a passive solar mountain home achieving 75% of heating needs from passive systems, a net-zero barndominium, and a historic gas station restoration recognized with a 2025 Architecture MasterPrize honorable mention.

The firm operates a sales-led go-to-market model targeting residential homeowners as the primary segment, with multi-family developers and commercial clients as secondary segments. Revenue derives from professional architectural design fees and design-build services, with Colorado architecture fees typically ranging from 5% to 20% of project cost depending on complexity. Marketing is multi-channel, leveraging Houzz Pro, Thumbtack, Google Business, social media, PR, and an active blog to drive inbound leads and referrals. The firm's brand is reinforced by seven consecutive Best of Houzz awards (2017-2026), Best of Mile High Awards (2023, 2024, 2026 Silver), a 2016 Architizer A+ Award, and 2020 recognition as the #1 Fastest Growing Private Company in Tier III by BizWest Mercury 100.

Name

F9 Productions

Legal name

F9 Productions Inc.

Website

https://f9productions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

F9 Productions is a Colorado-based architecture and design-build firm founded in 2010, providing Revit BIM-based residential, multi-family, commercial, and interior design services across the Front Range and Western Slopes, with integrated construction delivery via sister company F14 Productions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Design-build construction
• Residential architecture
• Commercial architecture
• Sustainable building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Longmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: F9 Productions generates revenue through professional architectural design fees. As an architecture and design-build firm, they charge for architectural services which may include schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and permitting documentation phases. The firm also offers design-build services where they manage both design and construction through their sister company F14 Productions.
2. Design-Build Services: The firm provides integrated design-build services combining architectural design with construction management. Their sister company F14 Productions handles construction, allowing F9 to offer seamless design-build delivery from concept through completion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

F9 Productions is a Colorado architecture and design-build firm providing full-service architectural design across residential, multi-family, and commercial sectors. The firm delivers projects through a structured four-phase design process (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Permitting Documentation) and offers integrated design-build delivery through its sister construction company F14 Productions. Core offerings include custom homes, additions/remodels, ADUs, mountain homes, multi-family/mixed-use developments, commercial buildings, and interior design services.

Product overview

F9 Productions is a Colorado architecture and design-build firm offering comprehensive architectural services. The company's core offerings include Residential Architecture (custom homes, ADUs, mountain homes, additions/remodels, and interior design), Multi-Family Architecture, Commercial Architecture, Design Build delivery, and standalone Interior Design Services. F9 serves clients throughout Colorado including the Front Range and Western Slopes with offices in Longmont and Denver. The firm follows a structured four-phase architectural design process: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, and Permitting Documentation. F9 is known for sustainable design practices, including passive solar design, energy efficiency, and green building materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Architecture Full-service residential architectural design including custom homes, additions and remodels, ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units), mountain homes, and interior design services for residential clients in Colorado.
• Multi-Family Architecture Architectural design services for multi-family residential developments and mixed-use projects, including apartment buildings and multi-family layouts optimized for code compliance and density.
• Commercial Architecture Commercial building architectural design services for office, retail, and other commercial applications, including restoration and renovation projects.
• Design Build Services Integrated design-build services where F9 Productions provides both architectural design and construction oversight (via sister company F14 Productions), streamlining project delivery from concept through completion.
• Interior Design Services Interior design services including space planning, material selection, and finish specifications as part of comprehensive architectural projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Passive solar homes achieve 75% of heating needs from passive systems with less than 6 hours of supplemental heating per winter night
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 1 Tree PlantedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerF9 Productions participates in the 1 Tree Planted reforestation program, planting trees equivalent to those needed to construct each structure. This partnership supports environmental sustainability and carbon offset initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based architecture and design-build firm known for premium residential and bespoke design, with deep sustainability and craft credentials. Comparable to F9 in design-build delivery model and award-driven positioning, though at substantially larger scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Studio B Architecture: Longmont/Denver-area residential architecture firm serving Colorado's Front Range with custom homes, remodels, and mountain homes. Direct competitor to F9 in the same geography, serving overlapping residential clientele.
• Arch11: Boulder/Denver architecture practice with strong residential and mixed-use portfolio across Colorado. Competes with F9 for premium residential work and shares design-forward, sustainability-oriented positioning.
• Roth Sheppard Architects: Denver architecture firm with a residential, commercial, and mixed-use portfolio serving Colorado. Local market peer competing for similar custom-home, multi-family, and commercial commissions.
• Semple Brown Architects: Denver-based architecture firm with residential, hospitality, and commercial work across Colorado. Comparable in scale and service mix — competes for similar mid-market and premium clients on the Front Range.
• Tres Birds Workshop: Colorado design-build firm known for high-design custom homes and sustainability. Closely matches F9's design-build model and premium-residential positioning on the Front Range.
• HMH Architecture + Interiors: Boulder architecture and interiors firm offering integrated design for residential and commercial clients. Overlaps with F9 on residential architecture plus interior design service breadth.
• WorkShop Builders: Boulder design-build firm serving Colorado's Front Range with custom homes and residential architecture/construction integration. Closely comparable to F9 on design-build delivery and target geography.
• George Watt Architecture: Boulder-based residential and light-commercial architecture firm serving Colorado. Competes with F9 for custom residential commissions in the Front Range market.

Regional players

• CCY Architects: Colorado-headquartered architecture firm with residential, hospitality, and community-focused work. Regional peer with multi-discipline scope overlapping F9's residential and commercial practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/f9productions
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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