Why did you join JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE?
I joined Johnson Nathan Strohe because the firm has that natural drive to constantly challenge itself to become better. At the same time, there is a warmth at the office that is a product of the friendly and family-oriented culture of the firm.

What is a little-known fact about you?
I wrote my high school’s alma mater and recently thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail.

Architecture is…
The most underrated tool in improving a person’s quality of life and happiness.

If I were not an architect or interior designer I would be… Either a photojournalist, pizza connoisseur, or jazz musician. I wouldn’t mind taking over for Anthony Bourdain.

What is your background?
I split time growing-up in two very different places: Houston, Texas and Fort Collins, Colorado. The stunning differences in land development between these two cities made me appreciate urban design and land planning, which are areas I focused on while attending Kansas State University. Throughout my graduate work I acquainted myself with the principles of sustainable urbanism and smart growth. I started my professional career in Chicago working on historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and urban infill projects before returning to Colorado.

Why did you join JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE?
I wanted to work in an urban setting that paid great attention to all details of Architectural Design, while also following its buildings/projects from conceptual design to construction completion.

Architecture/Interior Design is the blending of a practical function with appealing aesthetics.

What is the best advice you’ve been given?
While at the University of Kansas School of Architecture,  a professor told me “you’re not only working on the current project; you’re also doing work for the next one.”

What is your favorite thing about Colorado?
My favorite thing about Colorado is the climate and various activities that take place outdoors. There is something for everyone to participate in.

What is your background?
I grew up in the Kansas City area before enlisting in the United States Army Reserves, serving 13 years and counting. After returning from a deployment to Southwest Asia, I began to pursue a degree in Architectural Design at the University of Kansas, where I earned my Master of Architecture in 2013. I spent a month touring Southeast Asia and my final year of education in France, attending Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture Paris-Val de Seine, where I was awarded an internship at Atelier Jean Nouvel, working on a competition for a new mixed-use office tower in Philadelphia, PA.  After graduating, I moved to Denver to work at JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE.

Why did you join JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE?
I chose JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE because I treat design as finding the best solution to meet a problem and I highly value the creativity, ingenuity, and practicality used in our firm’s designed solutions.

What is a little-known fact about you?
I used to perform street magic.

What is your favorite thing about Colorado?
How strikingly clear and blue the sky is after a fresh snow.

If I were not an architect or interior designer I would be… a board game designer…or a lawyer…or both!

What is your background?
I have three years of professional experience in hospitality and residential design. Before that, I went to the School of Architecture at Syracuse University, where I received my Bachelor of Architecture degree. I have a propensity for problem-solving and I enjoy finding efficient and creative solutions to design opportunities. Last but not least, I’m passionate about technology and 3D Printing.

Why did you join JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE?
The people and the firm’s philosophy. From the first interview I had – it was evident that the firm cared for its employees and clients. This was more important to me that any other aspect of choosing a job.

What is the best advice you’ve been given?
The best advice I’ve been given is to make yourself happy before anything else. This may seem selfish, but that’s not how I mean it.  More so, in order to do anything successfully, you have to be happy with yourself, your life, and your decisions. If not, that unhappiness will bleed over into all the areas of your life.

What is your favorite thing about Colorado?
You can do so many activities in Colorado, from snowboarding in the mountains to boating on a lake.  While it sometimes proves inconvenient for the weather to change, it’s so nice have the flexibility of activities that Colorado provides.

If I were not an architect or interior designer I would be… a doctor. The way the human body functions, and the things it can endure is fascinating to me. I would be so grateful to have the skills and knowledge to help people in ways most people can’t.

What is your background?
Through the last year of school, I focused my thesis on neuroscience and architecture, more specifically, how to design so that the built environment can aid its users on a physiological level. After earning my Bachelor of Architecture from the New School of Architecture and Design, I spent 6 months working for a small custom home design firm in San Diego. In mid-2015, I moved back to Colorado and started working for JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE.

Why did you join JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE?
Because of the firm’s commitment to create meaningful design. We create spaces meant to contribute to the vitality of the urban fabric of Denver and beyond through good design.  Case in point, the Crawford Hotel has reinvigorated the once empty halls of Union Station, creating a sense of place, fun, and community in “Denver’s living room.” Who knew a hotel could do all of that?  I also appreciate that we are encouraged to do community service. I have been able to work with 3rd graders to design houses for bugs and houses in extreme climates throughout the school year. This has taught me that architecture isn’t only about buildings. It’s also about the people inside them.

Architecture is…. the thrill of creation. The awe of seeing what was once a thought, sketched on paper, become a physical reality.

What is the best advice you’ve been given?
The best advice I’ve been given is to never take anything personally.  Criticism, especially in architecture, can be tough when you’ve invested so much of yourself in a design.  However, I’ve learned that such criticism should always be taken constructively, as part of the process of development and improvement, rather than a final judgment of my design or of myself.

If I were not an architect, I would be… sleeping late into the day.

What is your background?
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia in 2013, and I’m eager to continue learning about architecture in the professional world.  I have been involved in multiple stages of projects from conceptual design through construction documents.  I find the most excitement in the design phase and rendering project images, where imagination is the only limitation.  I’m committed to creating meaningful designs that make a positive impact from the scale of a community, to the scale of an individual.  Some of the recent projects I have been involved in include our design of the El Colorado Ski Resort, design and construction documents of Oceanside Housing, and design of a multifamily high rise made of shipping containers.

Why did you join JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE?
I enjoy working on the residential and hospitality projects the firm has, as well as being a part of a very talented team of designers. I also appreciate the work atmosphere JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE provides. The firm truly cares about their employees and provides a fun office to work in.

What is a little-known fact about you?
A little-known fact about me is that I ran the Boston Marathon in 2014. My cousin was injured from the 2013 bombings and invited me to run with him. Meeting the survivors and having the honor of running the marathon was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

What is your favorite thing about Colorado?
The beautiful mountains! When I am not at work, you can find me in the mountains; skiing, hiking, biking, running and exploring.

If I were not an architect or interior designer I would… open an animal shelter. I rescued a former sled dog over three years ago and he changed my life. To see how grateful he is to have been rescued and given a home has brought more joy to me than I could have ever imagined.

What is your background?
I was born and raised in Aspen, where I was exposed to amazing architecture from an early age. After interning for a firm in Aspen during high school, I decided to pursue a career in architecture. I attended the College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado – Boulder, where I earned a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree in Architecture.  I enjoy the process of starting with ideas and sketches and watching as the building is constructed.

Why did you join JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE?
Because it is a diverse and energetic firm, devoted to their clients, projects, and employees.

What is a little-known fact about you?
I don’t like when my foods touch.  My mom even sent me to school with divider plates.

What is your favorite thing about Colorado?
One minute you can be in downtown Denver and two hours later you can be lost on the side of a mountain.

If I were not an architect or interior designer I would be…an astronaut.

What is your background?
I graduated in 2015 with a Master of Architecture from Kansas State University.  I was privileged enough to be immersed in modern architecture during a semester abroad at the Bauhaus in Germany.  As a native Coloradan, I returned home on breaks to intern in aviation architecture.  Influenced by efficiency and technology, I spent my final year at school researching and developing sustainable building elements, through the use of energy simulation and prototypes. Upon graduation, I was awarded the Henry Adams AIA School Medal and Certificate of Merit.

Why did you join JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE?
Because this firm creates innovative, energetic designs using a comprehensive set of problem-solving skills, which has produced an array of memorable, prominent buildings over the years.

Architecture provides a pathway to bring concepts from our creative imagination to the reality of our built-world. It’s exciting to be designing the future.

What is the best advice you’ve been given?
There are opportunities in every situation.

What is your favorite thing to do in Colorado?
Snowboarding during the winter is my absolute favorite thing about Colorado.

What is your background?
I grew up in Denver and went to school at CU Boulder, where I earned a Bachelor degree in Environmental Design.  I have also earned a Master of Architecture at CU Denver. After college, I lived in Vail, CO for a winter before moving to San Francisco to work at Axis Architecture + Design, focusing on educational & hospitality designs. Because I missed the snow too much, I moved back to Colorado. Finding the complexities of multi-family & hospitality architecture most intriguing, I joined the JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE team in January 2014 to work in a collaborative and creative environment.  My extensive computer design skills allow for efficient BIM modelling and project coordination. When I’m not navigating through complex computer models, I can be found snowboarding in the powder and trees.

Why did you join JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE?
I love the creative spirit of our firm.

Architecture is an endless puzzle.

What is your favorite thing about Colorado?
The unpredictable weather.

If I were not an architect or interior designer I would be… somebody else.

What is your background?
I started my architecture career in the Ukraine. When I moved to the United States, I started all over again, and it has been a rewarding experience.  Throughout the years, I’ve worked on a vast variety of projects, in many different roles.