Project Recognition

2024

AIA Colorado, Design Award of Merit: Parker Water and Sanitation District Headquarters, Parker, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Analysis and Planning: The River Mile, Denver, CO
Associated General Contractors, Contribution to Community, Silver, Clara Brown Commons
Associated General Contractors, Best Building Project – General Contractor ($10 – $40 Million), Bronze, 5505 Central Ave
Associated General Contractors, Jack Michner People’s Choice Award Winner, General Contractor, Parker Water and Sanitation District Headquarters
City of Denver’s Mayor’s Design Award: RiNo ArtPark, Arkins Park & Promenade, and Elevated Walkway, Denver, CO
Colorado Lottery 2024 Starburst Award Winner: Coal Creek Park, Erie, CO
ENR Mountain States Utah/Idaho/Montana, Residential/Hospitality Best Project: Post District Mixed Use, Salt Lake City, UT
Historic Denver, Remix Award: RiNo Art Park, Denver, CO

2023

AIA Colorado, Award of Merit: CU Anschutz Health Sciences Building, Aurora, CO
AIA Utah, Award of Merit for Urban Design – Innovative + Novel Unbuilt Work: Post House, Salt Lake City, UT
AIA Wyoming, Award of Merit, Commercial Category: Flight Building, Denver, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Design: Arkins Park & Promenade, Denver, CO
DRCOG 2023 Metro Vision Award, Housing: Clara Brown Commons, Denver, CO
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Colorado, Impact Award Winner, Inspire Category: Arkins Park & Promenade, Denver, CO

2022

ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Communications Merit Award: Working Water: Reinventing the Storm Drain (Book)
Denver Downtown Partnership, Downtown Denver Award: Meow Wolf Convergence Station, Denver, CO
Denver Downtown Partnership, Downtown Denver Award: RiNo Art Park, Denver, CO

2021

ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Special Category: Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Honor Award: Aria Denver Infill Redevelopment, Denver, CO
City of Denver Mayor’s Design Award: Meow Wolf Convergence Station, Denver, CO

2019

ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Analysis & Planning Merit Award: Grand River Corridor River Vision Implementation Plan and River Trail Design Guidelines, Grand Rapids, MI
Design Award of Distinction, AIA Colorado: The River Mile, Denver, CO
ENR Mountain States Best Projects Sports/Entertainment Merit: University of Colorado Denver Lola and Rob Salazar Wellness Center, Denver, CO
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), Innovative Project of the Year: Source Hotel & Market Hall, Denver, CO

2018

AIA Colorado Award of Merit & Notable in Denver: Flight Building, Taxi Campus, Denver, CO
AIA Colorado Award of Merit & Notable in Denver: Zeppelin Station, Denver, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Design: Shoemaker Plaza Reconstruction at Confluence Park, Denver, CO
City of Denver Mayor’s Design Awards: STEAM on the Platte, Denver, CO
Downtown Denver Partnership, Downtown Denver Award: Shoemaker Plaza Reconstruction at Confluence Park, Denver, CO

2017

ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Design: Tivoli Quadrangle, Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC), Denver, CO
Colorado National Society of Professional Engineers, Project of the Year: Tivoli Quadrangle, Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC), Denver, CO
City of Denver Mayor’s Design Awards: Terraza del Sol, Denver, CO
City of Denver Mayor’s Design Awards: Tivoli Quadrangle, Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC), Denver, CO
Downtown Denver Partnership, Downtown Denver Award: Tivoli Quadrangle, Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC), Denver, CO

2016

American Public Works Association (APWA) Illinois Chapter, Project Award for Environment ($5-25 Million) Category: Boneyard Creek Improvements Project, Urbana, IL
Combination of Hardscape Products – Commercial more than 20,000 sf, Honorable Mention Award: Tivoli Quadrangle, Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC), Denver, CO
Waterfront Center, Honor Award: Menomonee Valley Industrial Center and Community Park, Milwaukee, WI

2015

ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Landmark President’s Award for Excellence in Design: Blue River Walkway, Breckenridge, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Landmark Honor Award and Land Stewardship Designation: Shop Creek, Aurora, CO
Preservation and Conservation Association of Champagne County, Heritage Award: Boneyard Creek Improvements Project, Urbana, IL
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Colorado, Impact Award Winner, Infill Category: Aria Denver Apartments, Denver, CO

2014

Engineering News Record-Mountain States, Award for Best Project – Higher Education/Research: Kittredge West & Kittredge Central Residence Halls, CU Boulder Campus

2013

AIA Denver Design and Honor Awards, Honor Award for Built Architecture: Southeast Wyoming Welcome Center, Cheyenne, WY
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Planning: Great River Passage, Saint Paul, MN
Congress for The New Urbanism, Charter Awards, Honorable Mention for Neighborhood, Street, & Corridor: Mariposa Redevelopment Plan, Denver, CO
Engineering News Record-Mountain States, Merit Award – Green Project: Southeast Wyoming Welcome Center, Cheyenne, WY
Urban Land Institute Colorado, Impact Award Finalist, Innovation Category: Steamboat Promenade & Burgess Creek Restoration, Steamboat Springs, CO
Waterfront Center, Merit Award for Planning: Great River Passage, Saint Paul, MN
WTS Wisconsin Recognition Award, Project of the Year: Three Bridges Park (Menomonee Airline Yards), Milwaukee, WI

2012

ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Honor Award for Design: Lowry Redevelopment Park and Open Space System, Denver, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Design: Parkfield Lake and Regional Park, Denver, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Design and People’s Choice Award: Steamboat Promenade & Burgess Creek Restoration, Steamboat Springs, CO
Engineering News Record-Mountain States, Award for Best Project – Landscape/Hardscape/Urban Development: Steamboat Promenade & Burgess Creek Restoration, Steamboat Springs, CO
Smart Growth Achievement, National Award for Equitable Development: Denver Housing Authority, Mariposa District, Denver, CO

2011

ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Planning and Land Stewardship Award: Woodland Reserve Greenway Master Plan, Ankeny, IA
ASLA New Mexico Chapter, Merit Award: Santa Fe SW Park Master Plan, Santa Fe, NM
American Public Works Association Colorado Chapter, Award for Excellence in Engineering-Construction Management: Steamboat Urban Renewal Authority, Promenade & Burgess Creek Daylighting, Steamboat Springs, CO

2010

American Public Works Association Colorado Chapter, Award for Excellence in Drainage and Flood Control: Littles Creek Drainage Improvements, Littleton, CO
American Public Works Association Colorado Chapter, Award for Excellence in Public Works Administration: Aspen Urban Runoff Management Plan (Stormwater Manual), Aspen, CO
American Trails Organization, Trail Advocacy Award: Menomonee Valley Industrial Center and Community Park; Hank Aaron State Trail, Milwaukee, WI
Colorado Sustainable Design Awards, 1st Place in Residential Design: Casa Chiara, Denver, CO

2009

AIA-Los Angeles, “Best Restaurant Design” Award: Houston’s Restaurant (as part of design team with Frederick Fisher and Partners Architects), Denver, CO
American Council of Engineering Companies, Merit Award Engineering Excellence: Steamboat Base Area Redevelopment, Traffic Roundabouts, Steamboat Spring, CO
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), National Honor Award for Analysis & Planning: Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan, Los Angeles, CA
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Honor Award for Planning and Urban Design: Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan, Los Angeles, CA
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Design and Land Stewardship Award: TAXI 2 Mixed-Use Redevelopment, Denver, CO
The Trust for Public Land, County Leadership Conservation Award: Washoe Open Space and Natural Resources Master Plan, Washoe County, NV
USEPA Conference, New Orleans, “People’s Choice” Award for Brownfield Redevelopment: Menomonee Valley Industrial Center and Community Park, Milwaukee, WI
USEPA Region 5, Phoenix Award for Excellence in Brownfield Redevelopment: Menomonee Valley Industrial Center and Community Park, Milwaukee, WI
Western Planner Awards, Plan of the Year: Belvoir Ranch Master Plan, Cheyenne, WY

2008

AIA, Denver Council, Honor Award for Design: TAXI 2 Redevelopment, Denver, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Honor Award for Planning and Urban Design: Boneyard Creek Master Plan, Urbana, IL

2007

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Wisconsin Engineering Excellence Awards, “Best in State” in Environmental: Menomonee Valley Shops Redevelopment, Milwaukee, WI
American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design: Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan, Los Angeles, CA
ASLA California Chapter, President’s Award of Excellence for Planning and Urban Design: Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan, Los Angeles, CA
ASLA California Chapter, Honor Award for Planning and Urban Design: Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan, Los Angeles, CA
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Land Stewardship Award for Planning and Urban Design: Prairie Trail Stormwater Guidelines, Ankeny, IA
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Planning and Urban Design: Prairie Trail Stormwater Guidelines, Ankeny, IA
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, President’s Award of Excellence for Planning and Urban Design: Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan, Los Angeles, CA
City of Denver Mayor’s Design Awards, Design Excellence for “Density by Design”: TAXI 2 Redevelopment, Denver, CO
City of Milwaukee Mayor’s Urban Design Awards, Winner: Menomonee Valley Community Park, Milwaukee, WI
Waterfront Center, Project Honor Award in Long Range Plans: Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan, Los Angeles, CA
Wisconsin Builder Awards, “Top Projects of 2007”: Menomonee Valley Industrial Center and Community Park, Milwaukee, WI

2006

AIA Colorado Chapter, Merit Award for Built Architecture: Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library, Pueblo, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Honor Award for Planning and Urban Design: Aurora Signature Park, Aurora, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Planning and Urban Design: Clear Creek Canyon Trail Feasibility Study, Jefferson County, CO
Sierra Club nomination; One of 10 “Best New Development Projects”: Menomonee River Valley Redevelopment, Milwaukee, WI

2005

AIA Denver Chapter, Honor Award for Design: Barbara Davis Center of Childhood Diabetes at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO
AIA Denver Chapter, Citation Award: Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, Denver, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Honor Award for Planning and Urban Design: Denver Parks, Game Plan, Denver, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Planning and Urban Design: Lowry Redevelopment Parks and Open Space Master Plan, Denver, CO
Colorado Construction, Gold Hard Hat Award: Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center at Fitzsimons, Aurora, CO
Environmental Protection Agency, Overall Excellence in Smart Growth: Elitch Gardens Redevelopment (Highlands Garden Village) Design Guidelines, Wheat Ridge, CO

2003

AIA Western Mountain Region, Honor Award for Design: Aurora Sports Park, Aurora, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Analysis and Planning: Menomonee River Valley, Milwaukee, WI
Associated Landscape Contractors of America, Environmental Improvement Distinction Award: Westminster Promenade Terrace, Westminster, CO
Colorado Construction, Gold Hard Hat Award: Tallyn’s Reach Municipal Services Campus, Aurora, CO
Public Works & Special Improvements Districts, Merit Award, Landscape Construction: Westminster Promenade Terrace, Westminster, CO
Recreation Management Innovative Architecture & Design Awards, Honor Award for Design: Aurora Sports Park, Aurora, CO
US National Recreation Trail Designation: Dry Creek Trail, Denver, CO

2002

ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Honor Award for Design and Land Stewardship Award: Menomonee River Valley, Milwaukee, WI
Associated Landscape Contractors of America, Environmental Improvement Grand Award: REI Flagship Store, Denver, CO
National Design Competition: Menomonee River Valley, Milwaukee, WI
Pena Boulevard Landscape Design Competition: Pena Boulevard, Denver International Airport, Denver, Colorado
Urban Land Institute, Excellence in Small-Scale Rehabilitation: REI Flagship Store, Denver, CO

2001

AIA/COTE, Top Ten Green Projects: REI Flagship Store, Denver, CO
ASLA, National Merit Award for Design: Northside Park, Denver, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Land Stewardship Award: Willow Creek, Arapahoe County, CO
Colorado Renewable Energy Society, Excellent Use of Renewable Energy in Buildings: Boulder County Recycling Center, Boulder, CO
Downtown Denver Partnership, Downtown Denver Award: REI Flagship Store, Denver, CO
EPA Region 8, Phoenix Award for Excellence in Brownfields Redevelopment: Northside Park, Denver, CO
National Trust for Historic Preservation, National Preservation Honor Award: REI Flagship Store, Denver, CO

2000

League of Minnesota Cities, City Achievement Award: Brooklyn Park Town Redevelopment, Minneapolis, MN

1999

ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Land Stewardship Award: Northside Park, Denver, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Design: Northside Park, Denver, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Honor Award for Design: St. Vrain River Greenway, Longmont, CO
Colorado Association of Flood Plain Managers, Honor Award for Design: Willow Creek, Arapahoe County, CO
The Waterfront Center, Honor Award for Design: Downtown Creekfront, Denver, CO

1998

ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Design and Landscape Stewardship Award: Wenk Associates Offices Stormwater Gardens, Denver, CO

1997

The Waterfront Center, Honor Award for Design: Blue River Walkway, Breckenridge, CO

1996

American Planning Association (APA), Outstanding Planning Award for Comprehensive Planning in a Large Jurisdiction: Stapleton Redevelopment Plan, Denver, CO
Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Engineers, Honor Award for Outstanding Achievement: Stapleton Redevelopment Plan, Denver, CO
Snow Country Magazine, Community Planning Award, National Ski Area Design Awards: Blue River Walkway, Breckenridge, CO

1995

ASLA, National Merit Award for Design: Shop Creek Stream Restoration, Denver, CO
American Consulting Engineers Council of Colorado, Engineering Excellence Honor Award: Blue River Walkway, Breckenridge, CO

1994

ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Design: Downtown Creekfront, Denver, CO
Colorado Association of Stormwater & Floodplain Managers, Merit for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Flood Control / Flood Hazard Mitigation: Downtown Creekfront Project, Denver, CO

1993

American Concrete Institute Rocky Mountain Chapter, Award for Excellence: Speer Boulevard Gateway, Denver, CO
Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, Grand Award: Shop Creek, Denver, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, President’s Award for Design Excellence: Shop Creek, Denver, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Design: Shop Creek, Denver, CO
Colorado Preservation, Inc., Statewide Honor Award: Civic Center Park, Denver, CO
Downtown Denver, Inc., Downtown Denver Urban Development Award: Downtown Creekfront, Denver, CO
Downtown Denver, Inc., Downtown Denver Urban Development Award: Downtown Creekfront Project, Denver, CO
Historic Denver, Community Preservation Award: Civic Center Park, Denver, CO
Orchids & Onions – People’s Design Awards, Orchid for Historic Restoration / Rehabilitation: Civic Center Park, Denver, CO
Orchids & Onions – People’s Design Awards, Orchid for Urban Stream Improvements: Downtown Creekfront Project, Denver, CO
Progressive Architecture Magazine Design Competition Winner, October: “Stormwater as a Resource: Suburban Areas in Semi-Arid Environments” – Principles for the Management and Use of Urban Stormwater Article

1990

American Consulting Engineers Council, Honor Award for Design: Shop Creek, Denver, CO
Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, Grand Award – Special Improvements: Cherry Creek Park, Denver, CO
Consulting Engineer Council of Colorado, Engineering Excellence Award: Shop Creek, Denver, CO

1989

ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Design: Olympic Park, Denver, CO
ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Design: Olympic Park, Denver, CO
Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, Merit Award for Design: The Citadel, Denver, CO

1988

ASLA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, Merit Award for Design: Horseshoe Park, Denver, CO

1985

American Concrete Institute, Award of Excellence – Innovative Use of Concrete: Spring Creek/Park Meadows Park, Denver, CO