By Tobias Strohe Last month, I had the pleasure of joining the Downtown Denver Partnership and ULI Colorado, alongside 60 prominent members of our downtown business community, on a trip to Calgary to experience first-hand how the city responded boldly to the challenges it faced with a series of programs that are transforming its urban environment.  First experiencing widespread office vacancy in 2014 following an energy industry downturn, Calgary has had a head start on many other cities in configuring its pioneering approach to reducing office vacancies and increasing vibrancy downtown ..read more

As adaptive reuse of underutilized office space continues to become a priority in cities nationwide, JNS is thrilled to share our work to transform a vacant commercial building at 1200 Lincoln St. in Denver into the bustling residential community known as Art Studios has been named a Downtown Denver Award winner. Our architecture team set out to honor the building's rich history as the Art Institute of Colorado while seamlessly infusing modernity and functionality. The architectural style of the 192-unit building pays homage to its modernist roots, boasting clean lines and a simplistic approa ..read more

Exciting news is brewing at JNS as we proudly welcome two talented architects in training to our creative family! With fresh perspectives and a passion for innovation, they are set to elevate our design endeavors to new heights.   MALAAK MADHOUN, ARCHITECT-IN-TRAINING Malaak is a Colorado native, holds a BSARCH and is currently pursuing licensure in architecture and planning. Her passion for architecture is motivated by making a positive impact to the planet and its people. A valuable lesson she learned is that there is victory in defeat, so long as passion is not lost. As an eager l ..read more

As we step into 2024, our passion for transformative design continues to fuel our projects in both architecture and interior design. Today, we're thrilled to provide an exclusive update on the remarkable progress unfolding at JNS. These updates not only reflect our dedication to design but also offer a glimpse into the meaningful impact we aim to make within the architectural and interior design realms.   FOOTHILLS GOLF COURSE | OPENING DAY IN MARCH 2024 At Foothills Golf Course, the clubhouse is rapidly approaching opening day in March! On the exterior, installation is under ..read more

In the spirit of giving, JNS swapped computers and sketchbooks for hammers and hard hats to lend a helping hand for Habitat for Humanity here in Denver. Our team got to help out on a build in the Villa Park neighborhood (installing roof sheathing and weather resistive barrier) in support of Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building and improving homes here in Denver for families in need. At this time of year especially, we’re grateful to be able to apply our skills to have a lasting positive impact in our community. Check out some photos from our fun day below ..read more

We’re excited to welcome two talented new individuals to our growing team! These hires represent a strategic step forward in our pursuit of architectural excellence, innovative design, enhanced efficiency, and ability to execute on our clients' visions. ERIN KRASNOWIECKI, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Erin was born into a family of builders, artists, and designers, giving her a deep appreciation for the Architecture & Interior Design industry. She has 4+ years of Marketing experience, holds a BA in Psychology and undergraduate coursework in Interior Design & Art/Dra ..read more

JNS Adaptive Reuse Project, Art Studios With so many distressed office buildings in our urban core, plus a dire need for more attainable housing here in Denver, the City of Denver is putting a major emphasis on office to residential conversions. In August, the City of Denver released a study that highlighted 16 downtown office buildings that could be “good candidates” for adaptive reuse housing projects in our city, but does the study really change anything? As an architecture and interior design firm that has successfully completed a number of adaptive reuse projects over the last 30 years ..read more

Construction is underway at Foothills Golf Clubhouse, and we are seeing incredible progress at the site! Featuring 36 holes and a driving range with expansive mountain views, as well as the Par 3 executive course, Foothills Golf Course is one of the Denver Metro Area’s most popular public courses. However, the original clubhouse, built in 1974, was no longer serving the needs of daily golfers and the nearby community. As a result, the Foothills Park & Recreation District team sought a new design with an expanded restaurant and terrace (including an indoor-outdoor bar), a modern venue spac ..read more

Our team at JNS Architecture + Interior Design is proud of our Downtown Denver roots, and this year, we are especially proud to be supporting our center city in a whole new way. We’ve teamed up with the Downtown Denver Partnership and Denver Economic Development & Opportunity to design thriving retail environments for budding entrepreneurs through Popup Denver. The initiative aims to help small businesses grow their platform by providing them a rent-free popup retail space, activating vacant storefronts and enlivening downtown’s public realm. The program, which launched in 2022, was creat ..read more

As our team continues to expand our architecture and design portfolio in Denver and across the country, we continue to seek out skilled and driven individuals who will be an asset to our team. We’re excited to announce that we have added two talented people to the JNS team! ABBY BROWN, INTERIOR DESIGNER Born and raised in Kansas City, Abby spent many summers and winters in Colorado—where the mountains quickly became a “home away from home”. Influenced by the natural beauty of the landscape and the challenges that come with it, it has been a life-long dream of hers to work closely with the un ..read more