Impact on education
Ford Architects, a Denver-based architectural studio with a focus on education and community-centric projects, stands as a beacon for mindful regenerative design. Their ethos of learning from the past while designing for the future is complemented by their dedication to improving public spaces.
The team uses Lumion to bring their environmentally responsible solutions to life, taking local contexts, cultural nuance, and climate into account. We sat down with Alan Ford, one of the founders, and Emma Meriwether, the Architectural Designer, to discuss their approach. Read on to discover how Ford Architects uses visualization to communicate stories to their clients.
Tell us about your firm’s background and where you are today.
Alan: The firm was founded in 2007. Our primary focus is on education – and with over 30 years of experience in this project type, we have a rich history in the field and have completed many local builds. In terms of project types, my primary focus is on buildings from early childhood education (ECE) through 12th grade, while Kathryn, our CEO, leads other commercial projects. There’s a big need for early childhood projects: the sector is underfunded. We’re excited to be contributing in this field.
We are a small practice, currently with eight members – we like this size as it suits our operational style. Our office is located in a development called Taxi, a creative community with around a thousand people, including architects, filmmakers, graphic designers, and other professionals. We’re based in the RiNo area of Denver, a really cool up-and-coming neighborhood.
