At JLF & Associates, we take pride in realizing clients’ dreams by designing extraordinary buildings which reflect the power of the landscape around them. For almost three decades, this simple philosophy has positioned us at the forefront of modern place-based architecture in the American West and throughout the Country, and has fostered innovative breakthroughs that are setting new standards for design-build. Our award-winning formula is simple: We work with a small number of special clients who demand exceptional design, the highest quality of craftsmanship, and timeless, distinctive building materials to set their vision apart. We believe that architecture is a process not a product. Exploring ideas, giving informed advice, responsible cost estimating, discussion, discovery and innovation are the sustaining values of architecture.

Today, our reputation for delivering client satisfaction is unsurpassed, solidifying our standing as one of the most respected design-build firms in the United States. While our headquarters resides along historic Main Street in Bozeman, Montana, our scope of work involves noteworthy projects around the country. Every project begins as an intimate collaboration between client and setting because, at JLF, we think there is nothing more poignant than the platform of place. We celebrate clients who want a deeper connection to the landscape around them.

Decades ago the firm’s founder, Jonathan L. Foote, recognized the opportunity of architecture to enhance remarkable settings rather than detract from them. With our distinguished team of like-minded visionaries, JLF continues to pioneer its own visual language in regional architecture, combining Old World craftsmanship, the romantic, rustic allure of the wild West, and contemporary construction techniques that make each project a work of art.

At JLF, we believe in building meaningful relationships with our clients. To us, the most rewarding part of the creative journey is helping our clients discover, through architecture, that the grandeur of place in the outside world can become a treasure reflected within.