2024 Firm of the year
This award recognizes the outstanding achievement of a firm that has produced notable architecture for at least a decade. Award-winning firms have set an example both in design and leadership in the state. Criteria include an outstanding portfolio as a product of the firm’s collaborative environment. Through its work it has made a significant impact on its community and/or the architecture profession. Demonstrates a commitment to training future architects. Additionally, they exhibit a culture that embraces diversity and is widely known for the quality of its work, ability to work with clients and collaboration as a team by architects, designers, educators, and the public. They are known for the application of innovative technologies and/or progressive methodologies and developed works to achieve resilient and sustainable design goals.
This year, AIA Colorado is proud to award Arch 11 as our Firm of the year. Founded 30 years ago by EJ Meade and led by EJ and Principals Ken Andrews & Linnaea Stuart, the firm’s highly collaborative approach has consistently produced a portfolio of outstanding work that exemplifies an artistic and environmentally focused ethos. The firm is known for its innovative designs for homes, schools, libraries, offices, hospitality, and public pavilions, and a passion for a distinctly modern architectural expression that is firmly rooted in the Colorado landscape. And their commitment to mentorship, teaching, and volunteering have given back richly to the next generation of architects.
Let me depart from the official jury comments and share a personal note. We have a tight knit design community in Boulder. As a friendly rival working in the same market, EJ and I have come up through the profession together. Even when we compete for the same jobs, I can graciously accept when Arch11 is chosen out of respect for their practice. And I believe the feeling is mutually shared among all of the local firms. Through triumph and tragedy, the work endures and the firm perseveres which makes this even more special.
Through artful, resilient design, Arch11 positively impacts people and the planet. Arch11 is a firm of firsts, transforming the Colorado landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the region through artful, enduring, modern design.
Located in Boulder and Denver.
