Aura Zink is a Telluride native whose work is deeply informed by the landscape that raised her. The alpine light, rugged terrain, and material authenticity of the San Juan Rocky Mountains continue to shape her design perspective, one grounded in authenticity, texture, and a distinct sense of place.

After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Aura returned home to Telluride, where she spent a decade designing high-end custom residential interiors before co-founding ZINQUE. As Principal and Partner, she believes that exceptional design is inherently collaborative, and together with her partner, CC RocQUE, leads the firm with a shared focus on architectural clarity, material integrity, and spaces that feel both elevated and enduring, always honoring the clients for whom they are created.

Aura believes that if you appreciate design in one form, you appreciate design in all forms, whether in architecture, interiors, fashion, aviation, or the natural world, and this holistic philosophy informs her creative vision.

Aura lives in Telluride with her son Whit, their dog Ace, and cat Sir Waldo Meowington. Outside of design, she can be found hiking, skiing, gardening, traveling, flying, and supporting local animal rescue efforts.