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The Award
The AIA Colorado Young Architect Award recognizes the individual achievements of a young architect licensed to practice architecture fewer than 10 years. This individual will have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their career.
Presented by Tyler Wurr, AIA
RTA Architects
2025 AIA Colorado South Director
Kaylyn Kirby, AIA, Associate Principal, Semple Brown
For the 2025 Young Architect of the Year award, the jury had no shortage of talent to deliberate over. So first, we would like to acknowledge the fantastic applicants this year, and we hope you will consider applying next year.
In a year filled with remarkable nominees, Kaylyn Kirby’s nomination truly distinguished itself. It is a privilege to recognize her with this well-earned honor.
Kaylyn is an Associate Principal at Semple Brown where she has been practicing since 2017. Kaylyn is unwavering in her commitment to the profession and its people; anyone who knows her would say the same.
Kaylyn’s dedication to mentorship is especially admirable. She is both a mentor and a true leader in her daily studio environment, and in her volunteer activities. Kaylyn has served numerous roles to elevate and guide emerging professionals and young architects, including the AIA Colorado EP/YA Leadership Council, as a mentor for the AIA Colorado Ascend Mentorship Program, and as the Young Architect’s Forum representative, to name just a few. Her commitment to the next generation of architects is an inspiration to all.
Guided by a deep passion for design excellence, Kaylyn creates spaces that transform and improve the places where we live, work, and gather. From large mixed-use and multifamily projects to historic rehabilitations and renovations, her impressive portfolio spans multiple project types. From the local level to the national stage, Kaylyn’s contributions have strengthened our profession and enriched its people.
Congratulations!