RTA Architects Awards

2023 A4LE Rocky Mountain Summit Merit Award

2023 A4LE Rocky Mountain Summit Merit Award

Ridgway Elementary School Renovations, Presented by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2023 A4LE Rocky Mountain Peak Merit Award

2023 A4LE Rocky Mountain Peak Merit Award

Nettie S. Freed K-8 Expeditionary School, Presented by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2023 Excellence in Design Award & Excellence in Design Award Sustainable & Resilient Design

2023 Excellence in Design Award & Excellence in Design Award Sustainable & Resilient Design

Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center, Presented by AIA Baltimore

2023 Excellence Award

2023 Excellence Award

Pueblo Community Health Center's East Side Clinic, Presented to Farnsworth Group by American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Colorado

2023 Excellence in Design Jury Citation

2023 Excellence in Design Jury Citation

Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center, Presented by AIA Maryland

2023 Best Architectural Firm

2023 Best Architectural Firm

RTA Architects, Presented by the readers of the Colorado Springs Business Journal

2022 Project of the Year

2022 Project of the Year

Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center, Presented by Engineering-News Record (ENR) Mountain States

2022 Award of Merit, Federal / State / County / Municipal Category

2022 Award of Merit, Federal / State / County / Municipal Category

High Altitude Research Laboratory, Presented by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)

2022 ACE Award, Contribution to the Community

2022 ACE Award, Contribution to the Community

Canon City Middle School and Washington Elementary School, Presented to GE Johnson by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Colorado

2022 Bronze Award, Contribution to the Community

2022 Bronze Award, Contribution to the Community

Pueblo Community Health Center's East Side Clinic, Presented to Bryan Construction by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Colorado

2022 Colorado, Wyoming, Dakotas Best Projects Winner

2022 Colorado, Wyoming, Dakotas Best Projects Winner

High Altitude Research Laboratory, Presented by ENR Mountain States to GE Johnson

2022 Best Architectural Firm

2022 Best Architectural Firm

RTA Architects, Presented by the readers of the Colorado Springs Business Journal

2021 Best Education Project

2021 Best Education Project

Cañon City Middle School and Washington Elementary School, Presented by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Rocky Mountain Region

2021 Best Government / Municipal Project

2021 Best Government / Municipal Project

The U.S. Army High Altitude Research Laboratory (HARL), Presented by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Rocky Mountain Region

2021 Award for Construction Excellence (ACE), Best Building Project Under $10 Million

2021 Award for Construction Excellence (ACE), Best Building Project Under $10 Million

The U.S. Army High Altitude Research Laboratory (HARL), General Contractor GE Johnson, Presented by Associated General Contractors (AGC) Colorado

2021 Architectural Portfolio Design Competition, Outstanding Middle School Design

2021 Architectural Portfolio Design Competition, Outstanding Middle School Design

Newton Middle School, Presented by American School & University

2021 CSI Environmental Stewardship Award

2021 CSI Environmental Stewardship Award

RTA Architects, Presented by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

2021 LESolutions Planning and Design Award, Renovation / Major Addition

2021 LESolutions Planning and Design Award, Renovation / Major Addition

Lake City Community School, Presented by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE)

2020 Award for Construction Excellence (ACE) Best Building Project, General Contractor $40-$70M

2020 Award for Construction Excellence (ACE) Best Building Project, General Contractor $40-$70M

UCCS William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center, Presented by the the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Colorado

2020 Best Education Project

2020 Best Education Project

UCCS William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center, Presented by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Rocky Mountain Region

2020 Summit Design Award for Outstanding Design in Renovation

2020 Summit Design Award for Outstanding Design in Renovation

Lake City Community School, Presented by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), Rocky Mountain Chapter

2020 BESTawards LEARN Category Winner

2020 BESTawards LEARN Category Winner

Chinook Trail Middle School, Presented by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2020 ENR Mountain States Best Projects Award of Merit, K-12 Education

2020 ENR Mountain States Best Projects Award of Merit, K-12 Education

Fairview High School, Presented by Engineering News-Record (ENR) Mountain States

2020 Best Architectural Firm

2020 Best Architectural Firm

RTA Architects, Presented by the readers of the Colorado Springs Business Journal

2019 Engineering Excellence Award of Merit

2019 Engineering Excellence Award of Merit

St. Francis Medical Center NICU/ED/OR Expansion, Presented by the the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Colorado

2019 Bronze ACE Award, Best Building Project (Over $70M)

2019 Bronze ACE Award, Best Building Project (Over $70M)

St. Francis Medical Center NICU/ED/OR Expansion, Presented by the Association of General Contractors (AGC) Colorado

2019 Best Education Project

2019 Best Education Project

Chinook Trail Middle School, Presented by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Rocky Mountain Region

2019 Award of Excellence

2019 Award of Excellence

Palmer Hall and Jones Hall at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, Presented by the Historic Preservation Alliance of Colorado Springs

2019 Best Architectural Firm

2019 Best Architectural Firm

RTA Architects, Presented by the readers of the Colorado Springs Business Journal

2018 A4LE Rocky Mountain Peak Merit Award

2018 A4LE Rocky Mountain Peak Merit Award

Douglass Elementary, Presented by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2017 Best Architectural Firm

2017 Best Architectural Firm

RTA Architects, Presented by the readers of the Colorado Springs Business Journal

2016 IIDA Rocky Mountain GIVE Category Winner

2016 IIDA Rocky Mountain GIVE Category Winner

Craig Hospital, Presented by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2016 IIDA Rocky Mountain LEARN Category Award of Merit

2016 IIDA Rocky Mountain LEARN Category Award of Merit

Ignacio High School, Presented by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2016 AIA CO South Honorable Mention

2016 AIA CO South Honorable Mention

Moffat PK-12 School, Presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado South

2016 AIA CO Award of Merit

2016 AIA CO Award of Merit

Moffat PK-12 School, Presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado

2015 Downtown Star Award

2015 Downtown Star Award

RTA Architects, Presented by the Colorado Springs Downtown Partnership

2015 A4LE Rocky Mountain Peak Merit Award

2015 A4LE Rocky Mountain Peak Merit Award

Moffat PK-12 School, Presented by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2015 A4LE Rocky Mountain Summit Design Award

2015 A4LE Rocky Mountain Summit Design Award

Ignacio High School, Presented by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2015 A4LE Rocky Mountain Summit Design Award

2015 A4LE Rocky Mountain Summit Design Award

Ignacio High School, Presented by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2015 AIA CO South Citation Award for Built Architecture

2015 AIA CO South Citation Award for Built Architecture

Ignacio Elementary School, Presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado South

2014 Vista Award

2014 Vista Award

Penrose Hospital Emergency Department Renovation, Presented by the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE)

2014 AIA CO Design Excellence Merit Award

2014 AIA CO Design Excellence Merit Award

Ignacio Middle School, Presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado

2014 AIA CO South Design Excellence Honor Award

2014 AIA CO South Design Excellence Honor Award

Ignacio Middle School, Presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado South 

2014 AIA CO South Design Excellence Citation Award

2014 AIA CO South Design Excellence Citation Award

The Chapel at El Tesoro, Presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado South 

2014 31st Annual Reconstruction Gold Award

2014 31st Annual Reconstruction Gold Award

Mapleton Early Childhood Education Center Renovation and Addition, Presented by Building Design + Construction Magazine

2014 Historic Preservation Award for Outstanding Restoration

2014 Historic Preservation Award for Outstanding Restoration

Mapleton Early Childhood Education Center Renovation and Addition, Presented by the City of Boulder’s Landmarks Board

2013 CEFPI Rocky Mountain Peak Design Award for Outstanding Design in New Construction

2013 CEFPI Rocky Mountain Peak Design Award for Outstanding Design in New Construction

Holly PK-12 School, Presented by Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2013 CEFPI Rocky Mountain Peak Merit Award for Outstanding Design in New Construction

2013 CEFPI Rocky Mountain Peak Merit Award for Outstanding Design in New Construction

Ignacio Middle School, Presented by Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2013 CEFPI Rocky Mountain Summit Design Award for Outstanding Design in Renovation

2013 CEFPI Rocky Mountain Summit Design Award for Outstanding Design in Renovation

Mapleton Early Childhood Education Center, Presented by Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2012 Phoenix Award Region 8 - Recognition for Excellence in Brownfield Redevelopment

2012 Phoenix Award Region 8 - Recognition for Excellence in Brownfield Redevelopment

River Point at Sheridan, Presented by The Phoenix Awards Institute, Inc.

2012 AIA CO South Honor Award for Built Architecture

2012 AIA CO South Honor Award for Built Architecture

The Gottlieb Building, Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, Presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado South Chapter

2012 AIA CO South Merit Award for Built Architecture

2012 AIA CO South Merit Award for Built Architecture

Bear Creek Elementary School, Presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado South Chapter

2011 CEFPI Rocky Mountain Summit Design Merit Award for Outstanding Design in Renovation

2011 CEFPI Rocky Mountain Summit Design Merit Award for Outstanding Design in Renovation

Gottlieb Building, The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, Presented by Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2011 CEFPI Rocky Mountain Summit Design Merit Award for Outstanding Design in Renovation

2011 CEFPI Rocky Mountain Summit Design Merit Award for Outstanding Design in Renovation

Bear Creek Elementary School, Presented by Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2011 Award of Excellence for Historically Compatible New Construction in a Commercial Property

2011 Award of Excellence for Historically Compatible New Construction in a Commercial Property

Gottlieb Building, The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, Presented by The Historic Preservation Alliance of Colorado Springs

2011 AIA CO South Honor Award

2011 AIA CO South Honor Award

Arapahoe Ridge High School, Presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado South

2010 CEFPI International Summit Design Merit Award for Outstanding Design in Renovation

2010 CEFPI International Summit Design Merit Award for Outstanding Design in Renovation

Arapahoe Ridge High School, Presented by Council of Educational Planners International (CEFPI)

2010 CEFPI Rocky Mountain Peak Design Merit Award for Outstanding Design in New Construction

2010 CEFPI Rocky Mountain Peak Design Merit Award for Outstanding Design in New Construction

Bear Creek High School, Presented by Council of Educational Planners, International (CEFPI) Rocky Mountain Chapter

2009 Architecture Firm of the Year

2009 Architecture Firm of the Year

RTA Architects, Presented by Colorado Construction

2009 Award of Merit for Fast Track Construction

2009 Award of Merit for Fast Track Construction

St. Francis Medical Center – Colorado Springs, CO, Presented by the American Concrete Institute Rocky Mountain Chapter

2009 AIA Merit Award

2009 AIA Merit Award

Glenwood Springs High School, Presented by American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado Chapter

2009 AIA Citation Award

2009 AIA Citation Award

Glenwood Springs High School, Presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado South Chapter

2009 Best of the Best Gold Hard Hat Award

2009 Best of the Best Gold Hard Hat Award

Environmental (Best of National Projects), River Point at Sheridan Shopping Center, Presented by McGraw-Hill Publications

2009 Colorado Construction Gold Hard Hat Award

2009 Colorado Construction Gold Hard Hat Award

Environmental (Best of Colorado Projects), River Point at Sheridan Shopping Center, Presented by Colorado Construction

2008 Top Projects of Colorado

2008 Top Projects of Colorado

Plaque of Honor, Lakeside Buildings at the Villas at Sunny Acres, Presented by Real Estate & Construction Review

2008 Top Projects of Colorado

2008 Top Projects of Colorado

Plaque of Honor, Glenwood Meadows, Presented by Real Estate & Construction Review

2008 Colorado Construction Gold Hard Hat Award

2008 Colorado Construction Gold Hard Hat Award

Best of Colorado Projects, St. Francis Medical Center, Presented by Colorado Construction

2007 AIA 2007 Citation Award

2007 AIA 2007 Citation Award

Hinkley High School, Presented by the AIA Colorado South Chapter

2007 AIA 2007 Honor Award

2007 AIA 2007 Honor Award

Sister Ruth Anne Panning Financial Center at Penrose Hospital, Presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado South

2007 Award for Adaptive Reuse

2007 Award for Adaptive Reuse

Sister Ruth Anne Panning Financial Center at Penrose Hospital, Presented by the American Society of Interior Designers Colorado Chapter

2007 AIA 2007 Merit Award

2007 AIA 2007 Merit Award

Sister Ruth Anne Panning Financial Center at Penrose Hospital, Presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado Chapter