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Humphries Poli Architects named
2005 AIA Denver Firm of the Year 

Denver , Colorado – Humphries Poli Architects, P.C. was selected as Firm of the Year 2005 by the Denver Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The firm was honored at the organization’s annual gala, held September 30 at Denver’s Walnut Foundry.

Chaired by architect Karl Berg, FAIA, the award committee selected Humphries Poli Architects because it “ exemplifies the very best qualities that the profession has to offer.” The committee e specially noted “the balance [the] firm demonstrates in the areas of professional service, community service and quality design.”

The AIA Firm of the Year Award recognizes the architecture firm that has singularly “contributed to the profession and set an example” in the areas of design, leadership, professional practice, and community service. Firms must have been in business for at least a decade.

In her nomination letter, former City Councilwoman, columnist, and community activist Susan Barnes-Gelt lauded both principals’ active roles in the community and the firm’s history of winning design (19 design awards in 11 years). She writes, “There are a handful of “go-to” architectural firms when quality design and community leadership are called for. Humphries Poli is truly at the top of that list.” Noted urban designer Ronald Straka, FAIA, was similarly enthusiastic in his nomination, writing, “They are role models for others to follow and build upon.”

Upon learning of their firm’s selection as Firm of the Year, Dennis Humphries expressed his appreciation to the award committee, saying, “We are both humbled and pleased that our staff is being recognized for their commitment to the profession and our community.” Joseph Poli, too, was delighted, noting, “Design excellence is the foundation of this architectural recognition, and of our practice.”

Humphries Poli Architects is a Denver-based professional corporation founded in 1994 by Dennis Humphries, AIA, and Joseph Poli, AIA. Recent notable and award-winning projects include + Gallery ( Denver), Westminster Public Safety Center, Ten-Winkle Towers ( Denver), and Century Lofts ( Denver). The 24-person firm offers architecture, interior design, urban design, and landscape architecture services, and specializes in housing, libraries, civic buildings, mixed-use, and preservation projects.

Dennis Humphries named
2005 AIA Colorado Architect of the Year

Denver , Colorado – Dennis Humphries, AIA, principal of Humphries Poli Architects, P.C., in Denver, was named Architect of the Year 2005 by the Colorado Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Mr. Humphries was honored at a gala October 29 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs.

The AIA Architect of the Year Award recognizes an architect that, statewide, displays “outstanding” service to the profession and in the field of architectural education, achievement in the field of design and the allied arts, dedication to public service, and service to the building industry. Previous winners include James Sudler, FAIA, William Muchow, FAIA, Charles Sink, FAIA, Harry Teague, AIA, and Cab Childress, FAIA.

According to the award committee, “ Dennis Humphries’ role within the profession and in Denver has been a blueprint of social consciousness and professional activism,” His multifaceted involvement within the architectural and cultural realm has included playing a pivotal role in several enormously successful organizations: the Denver Architectural Foundation, the Cleworth Architectural Legacy Project, and the Golden Triangle Association. Additionally, he currently serves on the Denver Landmark Preservation Committee and the city’s Justice Center Advisory Board. The award committee went on to say that Mr. Humphries’ “commitment and unwavering dedication to Denver and the profession make his selection as Architect of the Year an obvious choice .”

Upon learning of his selection, Humphries said: “I am very humbled and honored. I owe a great deal of gratitude to my partner and all those architects who have blazed a path of leadership for me to follow. Thank you for the confidence of this award.”

Humphries Poli Architects is a Denver-based professional corporation founded in 1994 by Dennis Humphries, AIA, and Joseph Poli, AIA. In addition to recently being named 2005 AIA Denver Firm of the Year, the firm has completed notable and award-winning projects including + Gallery (Denver), Westminster Public Safety Center, and Century Lofts (Denver). The 24-person firm offers architecture, interior design, urban design, and landscape architecture services, and specializes in housing, libraries, civic buildings, mixed-use, and preservation projects.