About Us
Pete’s sensibility has also been informed by years of hands-on making in New Orleans and the Bay Area, contributing to an approach that bridges regional depth with a broader architectural and material vocabulary.
Thus, the work reflects an ongoing interest in clear form, honest materials, and the kind of craft that holds up under real use and over time.
At Magpie, the goal is not simply to execute a set of plans.
It is to carry a project carefully from early decisions through construction, helping align design intent, material choices, structural logic, and cost so the work remains coherent as it moves into reality.
Strong communication, disciplined follow-through, and thoughtful coordination are central to that process.
While Magpie’s primary focus is homes and significant renovations, Pete also holds a commercial contractor’s license and remains open to select partnership opportunities where the fit, scope, and working relationship are aligned.
Magpie Builders is a Santa Fe building practice focused on high-quality homes, major remodels, and design-sensitive construction.
Our work is shaped by careful execution, material intelligence, and a disciplined approach to the relationship between design, budget, and the realities of the build.
Led by Pete Kuzov, Magpie draws on extensive experience in Santa Fe and New Mexico, including historic restoration and renovation work on significant residential, institutional, and culturally sensitive buildings.
That background has shaped a practice grounded in sound judgment, close attention, and a deep respect for place, materials, and existing structures.