On September 14, AIA Colorado announced the recipients of its 2021 Design + Honor Awards, recognizing Colorado architecture firms, projects, and architects for outstanding design. The award recipients were honored during a virtual presentation.
“Our world is changing, and design has never been more important,” said AIA Colorado CEO Mike Waldinger, Hon. AIA. “These awards are an important way to show how architects are helping clients and communities navigate challenging times.”
Through jury selection, design awards were given to a selection of projects designed by Colorado architects that exemplified innovative use of materials, space, and design, as well as creatively addressed the design challenge.
In addition to the design awards, local architects and firms were recognized with Honor Awards for their breadth of work, leadership in the profession, and contributions to their communities and to Colorado. New this year, Legislative Awards were given to Colorado legislators as part of the Honor Awards.
Roth Sheppard Architects was named AIA Colorado’s 2021 Firm of the Year. The award recognizes a firm that has demonstrated excellence in design and leadership within the architectural community in Colorado. Roth Sheppard Architects’ submission detailed how the founding partner’s legacy has been continued and advanced since Adam Harding and Brian Berryhill took over in 2018. Awarded by a jury of AIA Colorado Leaders, the firm is celebrated for its company culture, commitment to mentorship, and community and client engagement. Roth Sheppard Architects previously received the Firm of the Year accolade from AIA Colorado in 2010 and AIA Western Mountain Region in 2012.
The Colorado award winners are as follows:
DESIGN AWARDS
Award of Excellence
Goatbarn Lane
Architect-of-Record and Design Architect: Renée del Gaudio Architecture
Location: Boulder
United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Architect of Record: Anderson Mason Dale Architects
Design Architect: Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Exhibition Designer: Gallagher & Associates
Client: United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Location: Colorado Springs
Award of Merit
Aimco Headquarters
Architect-of-Record and Design Architect: Tryba Architects
Location: Denver
Auraria Bike Pavilions at Curtis and Larimer Streets
Architect-of-Record and Design Architect: University of Colorado Denver BuildingWorkshop
Owner/Developer/Client: Auraria Higher Education Center, Auraria
Sustainable Campus Program
Location: Denver
Clayton Members Club and Hotel
Architect-of-Record and Design Architect: 4240 Architecture
Location: Denver
The Link
Architect-of-Record and Design Architect: Gensler
Owner/Developer/Client: SteelWave and Rialto Capital
Project Location: Denver
The Victor
Architect-of-Record and Design Architect: Dynia Architects
Owner/Developer/Client: GS Victor LP
Project Location: Denver
University of Denver Burwell Center for Career Achievement
Architect-of-Record and Design Architect: Lake|Flato
Local Architect: Shears Adkins Rockmore (SAR+)
Owner/Developer/Client: University of Denver
Location: Denver
Award of Merit in Sustainability
L’Avenir Townhomes
Architect-of-Record and Design Architect: Davis Davis Architects
Project Location: Fort Collins
HONOR AWARDS
Firm of the Year: Roth Sheppard Architects
Architect of the Year: Brit K. Probst, AIA
Young Architect of the Year: Alexandre W. Garrison, AIA
Twenty-Five Year Award: Mercantile Square,Denver
Outstanding New Legislator: Representative Tracey Bernett
Legislator of the Year: Representative Kevin Van Winkle
President’s Award: Steve Turner, AIA
