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Design that begins with you

At housewell architects, we collaborate with clients, partners, and communities to shape spaces that engage, inspire, and respond to the needs of those who inhabit them. Our team blends creativity, precision, and thoughtful attention to detail to turn ideas into environments that are meaningful, functional, and enduring.

Our architectural journey

Founded in 2021, housewell architects grew from a lifelong dedication to design. The firm’s foundation was shaped by early experiences in high school drafting classes, where precision, patience, and creativity were first cultivated by learning to draw with pencil. In college, the founder explored how to design around big ideas — thinking critically, experimenting boldly, and balancing vision with functionality.


From the beginning, housewell architects has focused on crafting environments that are thoughtful, purposeful, and enduring. The firm’s work is defined not just by design, but by the relationships that make it possible — with clients, collaborators, and communities. Every project tells a story of connection, craft, and care, reflecting the people behind it as much as the spaces themselves.

Though we are a young firm, our commitment is clear: to design spaces that enrich lives, foster meaningful experiences, and stand the test of time.


Our Mission

To design spaces of the highest quality—authentic, beautiful, and purposeful. We create environments that inspire, connect, and support the people who live, work, and gather within them. Through thoughtful design and dedicated service, we strive to exceed expectations and build lasting relationships with every client.

Our Core Values

Attentive • Perceptive • Thorough • Analytical. We approach every project with thoughtfulness and intentionality, ensuring design decisions are carefully considered at every stage.

What Sets Us Apart

We believe design begins with listening. By fostering open dialogue and collaboration, we create spaces that are functional, inspiring, and uniquely tailored to each client’s vision. Every project reflects a balance of creativity, expertise, and thoughtful attention to detail — resulting in environments that elevate the experiences of those who inhabit them.

Aaron F. Hansen

Aaron F. Hansen, AIA

Owner / Architect

Licensed architect, designer, and principal project manager developing and delivering creative and compliant solutions at all phases of commercial and residential new builds and repurposing.


Since 2022, Principal Architect, Aaron Hansen. has led housewell architects (Holladay, UT). A licensed architect, designer, and principal project manager, he delivers innovative, code-compliant design solutions across all phases of residential, commercial, and institutional projects—including new construction, adaptive reuse, additions, and renovations.


Prior to housewell architects, Hansen served as Senior Associate, and Project Manager, with Method Studio (Salt Lake City, UT), providing expert quality control, scoring 9.9/10 on quality reviews. He contributed to the success of diverse projects such as the Antelope Island Visitor Center ($21M project expanding site from 5,600 to 27,200 sq ft) and the University of Nevada, Reno’s Wolf Run North (5 buildings, 208,800 sq ft student housing project with 168 dwellings, 157 parking spots).


In Hansen’s earliest career, he served as Senior Associate, Project Manager with FFKR Architects (Salt Lake City), where he assured mutually favorable financial outcomes for stakeholders spanning firm, clients, municipal / state regulators, and clients demanding extraordinary levels of customized services.


Hansen holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture from the University of Utah, plus a current Architecture License with the State of Utah (license #7230570-0301).

Spaces that breathe with human potential

Architecture is more than walls and lines — it is a dialogue between human experience and spatial possibility. We see every project as an opportunity to shape environments that inspire connection, purpose, and beauty.

Design process unveiled

We approach each project with a rigorous methodology that transforms complex challenges into elegant architectural solutions.

Strategic architectural thinking

Our comprehensive approach integrates site analysis, client vision, and innovative design principles.

Precision and creativity

We blend technical expertise with artistic vision to create spaces that inspire and function seamlessly.

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Our experience working with Aaron at housewell architects was beyond our expectations for creativity, cost control, and timeliness. Aaron was on the same page with us from the beginning and able to take our thoughts and ideas and transform them into a finished design that was exactly what we were looking for, and much better than we had envisioned. We have experienced Architects that were difficult to work with and unable to contribute to the over concept in a collaborative way so, working with housewell was a welcome, easy, and rewarding experience. We highly recommend housewell architects and look for to working with them on additional projects.
Rick Hoggan President, Millcreek Engineering Company
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We were impressed with Aaron’s perspective on priorities of design, including his thorough questions to help us determine the values we wanted reflected in our home. We highly recommend Aaron Hansen and housewell architects for their thoughtful, professional, thorough, and friendly service.
Laura & Lemuel Homeowners
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Aaron is incredibly detail-oriented, focused, and creative. He consistently delivers within the timelines he promised. Working with housewell architects has been a genuinely enjoyable experience.
Connor & Cindy Homeowners
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I’ve been working in the construction industry for over 25 years and Aaron is one of the best architects I have ever worked with. He is thoughtful to the needs and interests of the client and gives attention to details. Aaron is effective at creating design/build teams to make sure the project goes right from the very beginning. I recommend him for any type of project!
Dan Murdok General Contractor

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Transform your ideas into spaces that inspire, engage, and elevate the everyday experience.

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