About Us
Our journey began with a daring project...
...restoring a Queen Anne Victorian Home in the heart of downtown Ogden after a devastating fire.
We were just 22 years old at the time, and while many thought we were crazy, we had a vision not only for the potential of this beautiful house but also for the entire community to unite in preserving and celebrating its unique history while forging a vibrant future.
It took us over four years to substantially complete the project, and it was a journey filled with hard work and determination.
Prior to this venture, Shalae had recently graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Landscape Architecture, and Travis was an apprentice electrician. However, this transformative project led us to advance in our careers and start our own businesses.
Shalae pursued a Masters in Architecture and earned a historic preservation certification, while Travis earned his contractor’s license. Both of us founded our respective companies – Io LandArch and Arc Blue Electric.
Throughout the years, we continued to expand our knowledge in all facets of design and construction.
We learned the intricacies of leading and managing our businesses while continuing to develop our own restoration and infill projects.
Now, we’re packaging our extensive design and construction experience to homeowners, business owners, developers, and communities throughout Northern Utah, so your building can tell it’s story.
Mission:
At Storied Design+Build, our mission is to help our customers complete their own stories through their homes and businesses, and to save communities and their rich history, one building at a time.
Vision:
- Create crafted spaces where every building is a living narrative.
- We believe that the cumulative impact of our work results in places and spaces that imbue meaning
- Create distinctive communities that share a deep sense of identity and culture.
Meet the Team
Travis and Shalae Larsen, founders of Storied Design+Build, lead our passionate team. Our journey from a daring restoration project to successful business owners has been marked by dedication, expertise, and a deep commitment to our community.
Shalae A. Larsen
With over two decades of design experience Shalae’s expertise encompasses site-responsive design, the restoration and adaptive re-use of historic buildings, and small-scale development planning.
Holding a master’s degree in architecture and a Historic Preservation Certificate in addition to her landscape architectural training, Shalae is uniquely qualified to design integrated sites that encompass history, culture, architecture, and ecology. Her resulting design work creates a strong sense of context and experience, strongly rooted in the context of the Intermountain West.
Travis Larsen
Travis is a licensed general contractor and electrical contractor.
He’s been working on custom modern homes, historic buildings, and commercial projects for 25 years at project sites ranging from historic districts in Ogden and the Salt Lake Avenues, to Powder Mountain, and Park City.
Over the years Travis has earned the respect and trust of homeowners and fellow contractors and subcontractors alike through his meticulous attention to detail, and high-quality craftsmanship.
Who We Serve
Homeowners – Business Owners – Developers and Investors
City Community Development & Redevelopmentn Agencies (RDAs)
What We Do
Storied Design Build is a design and general contracting company
specializing in the following areas:
- Historic preservation and major remodel projects on historic buildings
- Accessory buildings
- New infill construction, including single-family homes, townhomes, and small-scale commercial and mixed-use projects
- Custom home construction
Design-Build Process
Diagnosis
The first step is to request a free, no-obligation consultation with Shalae and/or Travis. On this free virtual call, we will do a 360 degree analysis of the current situation. On the call, we'll work with you and if applicable your significant other or business partners to identify current obstacles, and outline goals. You'll get clarity around where you currently are, and what it will take to get where you want to go.
Project Planning
If you decide to move forward with our services, we’ll begin with our project planning process. This step is invaluable in the initial planning and design process by helping you understand your values, clarify your objectives around the project, hone in on your unique design style, and bring your vision and your budget into alignment before moving forward with implementation.
Design
We work with you to design your space, this includes a full 3D model of your space, including the layout, materials. The purpose of this step is to finalize the majority of the decisions around the design by helping you visualize your future space.
Permitting & Construction Drawings
We put together drawings for permitting as well as bidding out your project to multiple sub-contractors. We translate the design into construction drawings, these are detailed legal documents that document the proposed layout, details, and finishes to ensure that the design is implemented as designed.
Construction
We guide you through the process of implementation, obtaining bids from qualified subcontractors, and overseeing the entire construction process to ensure that the design is implemented according to our plans, and your timeline and budget. We’re here to help sort out the unexpected construction hiccups, and oversee the construction process to help ensure that the project is implemented as designed and communicated.
Traditional Build
Do you already have your design drawings for your project? We’re happy to bid on that too! Just reach out following the link below.
Ready to Get Started or Find out More?
Let's Talk
Would you like to find out more about our process, and how to work with us? Click on the link below to answer a few questions about your project and we’ll reach out to you with more information on the next step in your journey to realizing your dream project.
