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The effervescent Nathan, daughter of an interior designer, says the AIA rec-

ognizes the challenge of employing female architects. She says she’s proud of

the fact that often in meetings, “the only woman in the room is the woman

from Johnson Nathan Strohe.”

It isn’t only in gender and nationality that the firm is diverse. Many in the

studio are under 40, so it is vibrant in its youthfulness.

“We like to give everyone an opportunity to contribute,” says Strohe. “You

don’t have to be old to have good design ideas.”

As leader of the firm’s mentorship program, McDonald emphasizes how

critically important it is for the firm to support licensure for young asso-

ciates. “Not only is it expensive, it’s time-consuming, and it’s hard. Having

\ Pragmatic Beauty Enlivens Downtown Denver Landscape \

OPENING ART:

The Douglas is an urban infill

multifamily apartment project on

full city block in the Denver Ballpark

Historic District. Contemporary masonry

expression with five-story “wrap" design.

The courtyard and pool complement

high-quality amenities.

Photo courtesy David Lauer

FAR LEFT:

St. Regis Aspen Spa, where luxury meets

comfort. St. Regis’ high-end spa in

Aspen is an ideal place to retire after a

long day out on the slopes.

TOP RIGHT:

The Maven Hotel connects with the

adjoining office building to create a

cohesive, yet diverse, city block.

Rendering courtesy Johnson Nathan Strohe

BOTTOM RIGHT:

The Crawford Hotel is one of Denver’s

premier must-see places for residents

and visitors alike.

Photo courtesy James Ray Spahn