bio
kevin bute
founder | lead designer | assoc. aia
kevin is an experienced designer with a demonstrated history of working in the design and architecture industries over the last three decades. excelled in pushing diverse projects through all phases of the design process while always believing a rug can really tie a room together.
originally from utah, kevin ventured to colorado where he studied architecture at the university of colorado and holds a bachelor of environmental design degree, which combines architecture, urban design, and landscape design into one interdisciplinary degree. kevin also spent time living abroad in france and traveling throughout the united kingdom and switzerland studying old world architecture during his undergraduate education.
after university, kevin sought out more real world education and became a licensed general contractor in order to understand the method and practice of the design-build project delivery system focusing on ground-up renovations, additions, and new construction.
since 2004 kevin has called montana home base with his wife jill, daughters kylie & isla, and a little dog named percy too.
kevin can be reached directly at kevin@butedesigncollective.com - if he is out of the office, he can usually be found outdoors on some walkabout or hanging with family and friends.