Our Story

​ We Build Legacies, Not Just Homes

Welcome to LHI Development Group, where every home begins with a deeper intention: to create something beautiful, meaningful, and lasting—not just for the people who live in it, but for the community it touches and the legacy it leaves behind.

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Our story begins in 2006, not in a moment of abundance, but during the adversity of the Great Recession. While others pulled back, we stepped forward—driven not by ego or scale, but by a quiet obsession with craftsmanship, design integrity, and human-centered development. We didn’t want to be the biggest—we wanted to be the most trusted.

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Over the years, our team has shaped estates, commercial centers, and civic infrastructure that now define the fabric of some of Colorado’s most exclusive neighborhoods. But beyond the stone and steel, our work is defined by something far more personal: the people who entrust us with their dreams.

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We understand that for our clients, a home isn’t just an address—it’s a reflection of their journey, their taste, and their identity. It’s the place where children are raised, where ideas are born, and where memories are made. We take that responsibility seriously. Every material is curated. Every square foot is considered. Every promise is kept.

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We are guided by a core belief: “low ego, high impact.” In a world of noise and excess, we remain rooted in humility and guided by excellence. We treat every relationship—with our clients, our subcontractors, our inspectors—as a partnership. That’s how we earn trust, project after project, year after year.

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At the heart of LHI is our founder, Manish Kumar, whose leadership has shaped not only our firm, but the development landscape of Denver itself. With experience overseeing billions in public infrastructure and a career built on precision, discipline, and heart, Manish has brought unmatched vision to each build—blending technical mastery with personal warmth.

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The Result?

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Homes that stir emotion. Projects that stand the test of time. Spaces that carry meaning, not just market value.

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Whether it’s a modern mountain estate, a penthouse overlooking the skyline, or a ground-up mixed-use venture, our work is intimate, intentional, and impossible to ignore.

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What We Build Are More Than Structures

We build havens. Showpieces. Places of permanence in an impermanent world.

If you’re ready to create something that truly reflects who you are—and where you’re going—we invite you to build with us.

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Milestones That Define Us

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• 2006 – Founded in Denver, Colorado, with a vision to disrupt luxury development through design-driven builds.

• 2008 – Weathered the Great Recession, cementing a reputation for resilience and unwavering commitment to quality.

• 2018–2023 – Expanded vertically to include design, construction, brokerage, and property management.

• 2024 – CEO and founder Manish Kumar was appointed as the Executive Director for the City and County of Denver’s Community Planning & Development Department, overseeing over $4 B in private and public 

• 2025 – Proudly ranked among Colorado’s top 15% of Class A contractors, holding active Class A and Class C licenses as verified by BuildZoom.