Who We Are
Our Mission & Values
The Engineering Loft began in 2017 with a simple purpose: to bring passion, creativity and outstanding communication to a structural engineering industry where those things are all too often lost. Based in Buena Vista, Colorado we are passionate about custom residential design. With a constant eye on quality we set ourselves apart with a relentless drive for customer service. We strive to be responsive to all inquiries and pride ourselves on bringing a positive attitude to your project from beginning to end. We understand the intricacies of integrating structural design with architecture and recognize that projects change and evolve. We will work with you to capture and incorporate those changes to help you realize your dream home or commercial space. At The Engineering Loft we bring professional and courteous service to your project and we will do everything we can to make it a success.
Christina Mertes - Principal
Growing up in Buena Vista, Colorado surrounded by a family of custom home builders I am no stranger to the process of building a project from conception to completion. Recognizing my draw to architecture and design I attended the University of Wyoming and earned a degree in Architectural Engineering. After graduating I quickly learned that the engineering industry can often feel too cold and calculated. Being a life-long ‘people-person’ I recognized there is a better way and The Engineering Loft was born. I am a passionate and driven engineer with a wide range of experience working with homeowners, architects and contractors but mostly I recognize that this business is about more than drawings and calculations. It’s about people, their homes, their families and their businesses. I am a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado. I love the Rocky Mountains and I can’t wait to help you build your dream!
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Keelie Wortmann - Project Engineer
I grew up in Aurora, Colorado, and was always on the go playing soccer. It eventually led me to the opportunity to play Division 1 women’s soccer at the University of Wyoming. While attending college, I had no clue what career path I wanted to follow, as the only career I ever knew was soccer. However, I did know that I always had a yearning passion towards design and often excelled in math and science. Taking this into consideration, I ended up earning my degree in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Structures. As graduation approached, a UW professor, who knew I loved residential design, connected me with Christina. After meeting with Christina, I realized we shared not only a similar drive for engineering, but also aligned values. This connection led me to begin working at the Engineering Loft soon after graduation. And now, I am so excited to contribute to the innovative designs we create that ensures your home has unparalleled craftmanship.