2024 Architect of the Year • Adam Wagoner, AIA

The Award

This award 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. 

Adam Wagoner, AIA – as awarded by Anna Friedrich, Assoc. AIA, 2024 AIA Colorado Board Member, 2024 Honors Award Committee

Our 2024 recipient stands out not only for their exceptional design skills, but also for their dedication to uplifting the entire Colorado architecture community. You may have seen him moderating a panel, or listened to an interview on his podcast, Architect-ing. We are pleased to announce that the AIA Colorado 2024 Architect of the Year is Adam Wagoner. 

While rooted in the practice of creating functional spaces with meticulous details, Adam’s practice at Hi, Low, Buffalo encompasses a broad range of services, including multidisciplinary visioning, technology tutorials, and production assistance. Through his successful podcast, Adam has spotlighted the incredible designers we have working in the community, offering valuable insights into the joys and challenges of the architectural profession. When evaluating for this award, the jury was particularly impressed with how Adam has crafted a unique career path in the architectural industry, proving that Architecture is an ever-evolving profession.

The jury is pleased to award Adam Wagoner the 2024 AIA Colorado Architect of the Year.