2023 Architect of the Year • Rich Carr, AIA

The Architect of the Year recognizes an individual architect who has made significant impact on the profession of architecture in Colorado. The criteria state they have developed a portfolio of notable, creative, and meaningful architecture that has positively impacted Colorado, they have pushed architecture toward the future while also honoring its past, become widely known for the quality of their work by architects, designers, educators, and the public, have advocated for fellow architects and advanced the community through their service and leadership, and have helped to address current issues in Colorado by using their expertise as a design professional.

This year, the Honor Awards jury is pleased to award Rich Carr, AIA, CCY Architects, as 2023’s AIA Colorado Architect of the Year. With a practice physically located in the Roaring Fork Valley, Rich’s work and commitment to regional vernaculars grounds his designs with a modern edge. However, his body of projects extend far beyond the state lines and enhances the list of incredible architects Colorado is recognized for.