Boulder + Denver Architecture Studio

As the firm’s design principal, E.J. oversees project design and direction. He practices with the aspiration that buildings can inform us about place and landscape. Believing that the best architecture is a response to site and time, he draws from experience that includes American Studies and philosophy at Colby College, years of building and decades of travel and outdoor adventure.

After graduating from Colby, E.J. worked as a carpenter in New England, learning traditional building methods and finish carpentry. Inspired by a summer studio at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, E.J. studied architecture at the University of Washington in Seattle. He earned his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Colorado in 1991 where he was the recipient of the Alpha Ro Chi Medal for leadership and service, and received the Emerging Impressions Award from the AIA.

As part of his practice, E.J. was a senior instructor at the College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado from 1993-2005. He is still involved in the academic community, regularly participating as an invited design critic at CU and design programs around the country. E.J. has presented the work of Arch11 at several universities, lectured at the Denver Art Museum and is a frequent jury member for national and international design awards. His work is published globally in a variety of academic and professional journals. Under his direction, Arch11 has earned dozens of AIA awards including firm of the year from Colorado’s North Chapter in 2009.

All the while, he maintains an obsessive interest in the meaningful detailing of buildings.

E.J. Meade is a registered architect in the State of Colorado and an active member of the American Institute of Architects.

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Principal Architect, Ken Andrews brings a rigor to Arch11’s design leadership through directing project delivery and implementing new technology into the design process. He is devoted to the belief that architecture should be a visceral, material and technological response to place and use. Kens vigorous nature pushes the practice to innovative project solutions that has led to multiple design awards.

While aspiring to be a professional snowboarder, Ken worked in numerous construction trades in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado. Through this experience, he discovered a deep passion for building that eventually led to a keen understanding of the processes and challenges within the construction industry.

Upon completion of a Bachelor of Environmental Design at the University of Colorado, Ken continued his studies at Rice University earning a Master of Architecture degree in 2003. His graduate research focused on developing innovative building systems and project delivery methods for which he was awarded the Pitman Prize.

Along with his practice in architecture, Ken is committed to teaching and mentoring students and staff. While on the faculty at the University of Colorado’s College of Architecture and Planning, where he taught for eleven years, Ken was named AIA Colorado’s Instructor of the Year in 2007 and received AIA Colorado’s Mentor of the Year in 2013. Ken continues to engage the academic community through regular lectures, design juries, advisory positions and mentorships.

When not at work, Ken is exploring his native Colorado with his wife and daughter. As an amateur racer he enjoys endurance mountain bike events and sponsoring the Arch11 Cyclocross race team. While he is admittedly not the fastest, he may be having the most fun.

Ken Andrews is a registered architect in the states of Colorado, Utah, Missouri and Ohio and an active member of the American Institute of Architects. In 2011, Ken was named both AIA Colorado Young Architect of the Year and AIA Western Mountain Region Young Architect. He was honored by the AIA College of Fellows with a AIA National Young Architects Honor Award in 2020, recognizing practitioners who have made substantial contributions to the profession and community early in their careers.

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Linnaea joined Arch11 after moving to Colorado from Boston, Massachusetts, where she is a licensed architect. Her architectural education began at Syracuse University as an undergraduate and continued at Harvard University Graduate School of Design where she earned a post-professional master's degree in 2009. At both schools, her work was recognized and awarded for the best undergraduate thesis and the highest academic achievement in her graduate class.

With an interest in searching for unique projects in her field, Linnaea’s work has focused on the design and construction of cultural landmarks such as the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, the Ethelbert Cooper Gallery of African American Art in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the Princeton University Theological Seminary Library in Princeton, New Jersey. Through her collaborations with renowned architecture offices, her role as an architect and design builder has been cultivated and influenced by both the aspirational goals of these designers and the pragmatics of high-quality building and construction. Her passion for developing great ideas into a built reality is based on thoughtful collaboration within the team, attention to detail, and creative problem solving throughout the project.

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An Ohio native, Matt received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, where he was awarded the AIA Graduate Scholarship and AIA Outstanding Thesis Award. His education laid the foundation for strong conceptual design grounded in practicality intrinsic to the act of building.

Matt worked at firms in cities across the country including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, and is a licensed Architect in North Carolina, Colorado, and Maryland. With nearly twenty years of experience, he designed projects ranging from high-end residential, multi-family, and museums, to educational, commercial, and historic adaptive reuse. His work is recognized by numerous local, national, and international design awards.

Through his varied experience, Matt developed a facility to host open dialogues empowering and inspiring clients and design teams to the bounds of creative solutions, embracing sustainable strategies, and driving innovation. On each project, he strives to investigate the many influences that uniquely anchor a project to its program and setting through form, space, light, and material.

In his time away from the office, Matt likes to reset on his mountain bike and hike with his wife and dog in the Colorado backcountry.

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Sarah is a strategic leader with extensive experience in marketing, communication, and organizational design.

As part of the executive team, she brings an exceptional blend of creativity and critical thinking, amplifying relevance, and differentiation through innovative strategies. Sarah works closely with the team to ensure organizational efforts align with the firm vision, values, and design philosophy. She also is responsible for Arch11’s positioning and communication to architecture and design communities, trade press, and clients.

Sarah’s diverse background provides a unique perspective. She brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to the table having worked in various marketing roles at top-tier firms in the tech, fashion, CPG, and hospitality industries.

Outside the office, her personal life reflects a passion for sustainability and wellness. Sarah incorporates mindfulness into her daily routine, practicing yoga and meditation. She also enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time in nature with her family.

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A native of Minnesota, John received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Minnesota’s College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. First working through college at a large multi-disciplinary firm, then moving on to the smaller, more detailed environment of custom residential architecture, John has acquired a diverse set of architectural skills. John has an uncanny patience for problem solving and excels at managing complex projects with high levels of detail. Working in Boulder since 2004, he continues to pursue excellence in architecture at small, distinguished firms.

John volunteers with bike trail building in the area, and enjoys outdoor adventures of all kinds in Colorado’s colorful landscape. He is currently rebuilding his 1971 BMW “toaster” motorbike.

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Kimble has collaborated with Arch11 since 1995. He has experience in design and management of complicated projects and a reputation for creating design at the highest level – confirmed by multiple design awards. Having worked on numerous building types, including mixed-use, corporate, and high-performance university buildings, he is expert in code issues as well as the planning and construction challenges of complex building types.

He previously acted as Director of Design for the Denver/Dallas offices of a national corporate architectural firm, and currently acts as a guest critic in design at the University of Colorado, Graduate School of Architecture and Planning. These experiences have honed his skills of working with teams of people and mentoring junior staff. As an enthusiastic team member he listens to clients and team members, integrating the ideas into comprehensive design concepts. Managing teams of people in pursuit of design excellence and making successful projects are an ongoing career focus. His approach to architecture and planning combines pragmatic realism with dedication to outstanding design.

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Mat received his undergraduate degree in Environmental Design from the University of Colorado. During a year of study at the University of New South Wales, Mat focused on sustainable strategies and the architecture of Glenn Murcutt. He went on to earn his Masters of Architecture at the University of Colorado and holds a LEED AP BD+C Credential.

He applies his interest in sustainable technologies and site strategy to his work at Arch11. In his free time, Mat is a competitive pinball enthusiast and browses stacks of vintage vinyl wherever he finds them.

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Kristi is a licensed architect in Colorado originally from New Jersey. She attended Rice University for her Bachelor of Architecture where she received the Margaret Everson-Fossi Traveling Fellowship Prize for best design project in the advanced option studios. Kristi has worked in offices in New York, Philadelphia, Houston, and Denver on institutional, commercial, and civic projects throughout the US and Canada.

Kristi has a particular interest in prioritizing sustainability which she developed while working at award-winning firm Kieran Timberlake. She is a LEED AP BD+C accredited professional who is also pursuing her Passive House certification.

Outside of the office, Kristi loves to spend her time in the mountain’s backcountry skiing, climbing, mountain biking, and backpacking.

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Originally from San Diego, Emily began her architecture career at the University of Colorado, Boulder, graduating with a Bachelor Degree of Environmental Design with a focus in architecture, magna cum laude with high distinction. She received her Master of Architecture at UCLA graduating with distinction. During her studies, she became passionate about understanding our ‘nature’ and how we choose to inhabit our world.

In her studies, Emily completed a thesis project on how architects can shift their focus from mitigating the impacts of climate change toward adapting design practices to changing climate. At UCLA, Emily continued this line of inquiry, imagining climate adaptations at the residential scale for various micro-climates across Los Angeles in the year 2050.

When not in the office Emily enjoys spending time outside hiking, camping, running, and more recently, gardening. She also likes to plan trips back to San Diego for the exceptional Mexican food (and to see friends and family).

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Antonio began his architecture career in Las Vegas before pursuing a Master's degree at the University of Colorado, Denver, to deepen his expertise. During his studies, he participated in the school's design-build program, gaining hands-on experience in bridging theoretical design with practical construction techniques.

As part of the program, he contributed to Phase I of the Holt Waters Field Camp, a remote research facility for NOAA's Antarctic Ecosystem Research Division. Designed for prefabrication, lightweight construction, and minimal maintenance, the facility consists of three main buildings and a remote penguin research center. The project integrates sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and biophilic design principles to support research while reducing environmental impact.

Antonio explores the intersection of architecture and graphic representation, continually refining visual storytelling techniques that bring architectural ideas to life. Drawing inspiration from artists, nature, and photography, he strives to design spaces that engage our senses and create meaningful experiences.

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Originally from China, Echo moved to the United States to pursue a Studio Arts degree at Bard College, a liberal arts college in Upstate New York. During her interdisciplinary studies, she discovered her passion for architecture—an art form that uniquely intersect fields like science, philosophy, anthropology, etc. After completing her undergraduate studies, she earned a Master of Architecture from UPenn.

Echo’s enthusiasm for the mountains inspired her thesis project, Alpine Architecture. Using a Deleuzian architectural approach, her thesis remaps the descent route of Mont Blanc. By exploring the concepts of Deleuzian “folds” and mountain morphology, her thesis design intricately folds the mountaineering journey into the architectural experience and then returns it back to the topographical fold of the mountain.

Outside of the office, Echo spends her time either in the mountains or in the blue sky. She enjoys rock climbing, skiing, skydiving, and BASE jumping.