From simple additions and complex remodels, to classic Taos-style and innovative home designs, we bring decades of construction and fine-detailing experience to each project.
Ian Forsberg, General Contractor Inc.
new construction | additions | restorations
New Construction, Seltzer Residence
New Construction, Sage House
Hacienda Style
Double wood frame walls give deep wall thickness to this classic Spanish-style homestead. Custom beamwork and cabinetry run throughout. Various local artisans provided stone, tile and hand-plaster work for a truly custom‐crafted home.
Green Vistas
Arroyo Seco
The owner wanted an “adobe” feel with a structural wall system and higher insulation value. Special Features: wood ceiling and purlins; hand-plastered EF Block walls. .
Sage House
Arroyo Hondo
A one-of-a-kind design of wood, glass, and steel.
Sighted to take in the views in every direction.
Seltzer House
Arroyo Hondo
Situated on a unique location overlooking the Rio Pueblo and a grand view of the Sangre de Christo mountains Architect Nick Noyes designed a residence in a compound format. Looking for a unique material for the main living area rammed earth was selected; the other two wings are pumicecrete. There are also lots of built‐in casework and cabinetry.
A series of iconic, historic adobes that define the village.
This project comprised a restoration of a loose grouping of five buildings which had fallen into disrepair. Three older adobes and two poorly built wood frame buildings. Design was developed by American Design Group. After restoration of the adobe structures and rebuilding the frame units this group of buildings and their occupants help revitalize this corner of the small village of Arroyo Seco.
A four‐season outdoor kitchen.
To create a den as separate from the house.
A Nanawall system to open up the space to the patio and view of the Taos valley.
Added on a master bedroom suite and studio suite to a house I built some years earlier. (Bottom)
The original house had the living room on the second floor to take in the views so the master
bedroom addition was added via a bridge between the addition and the original house.
The owner wanted contemporary finishes of wood, stone, and smooth crisp walls.
Photos by: Jonathan Tercero - Narrative Media
A modest master bedroom expansion; wood frame. (Below)
Designed to take advantage of limited property and space within the yard wall.
Bring the garden areas in as primary view relationship.
Morgan Addition
A contemporary addition and adobe restoration to a long-time residence in Taos.
Designed by Alix Henry of Henry Architects
Active owner input on specialty items; numerous custom features that include: 3’x10’ automatic glass pocekt door, ridge top Velux operable skylights, and bespoke cabinetry—built-in and freestanding—throughout.
Restoration; 1,500 sf.
1930’s style, painted with chrome hinges and hardware. Northern New Mexico. (In progress)
