MOA ARCHITECTURE

We're thrilled to celebrate our amazing teammate, Ashley, on her well-deserved promotion to Associate Principal and Co-Director of PK-12! In our recent chat, she shared her excitement about growing the MOA team and building lasting relationships with future school clients. Ashley finds immense joy in school projects, as she deeply values investing in our communities and shaping future generations. Congratulations, Ashley! We can't wait to see all the incredible things you’ll achieve in this next chapter!

What an incredible groundbreaking ceremony today at Arrupe Jesuit High School! We’re thrilled to mark this milestone and can’t wait to embark on the journey of a new campus expansion. Here’s to new beginnings and bright futures!

MOA Highlight: After completion of one of our projects, Traverse Academy, we had the honor of giving a tour with A4LE. Thank you to Principal Kim Avalos and Assistant Superintendent of Special Populations Tony Poole for allowing us to tour this amazing school!

Meet the newest member of our MOA team, Jacki! Originally from Hillsboro, Oregon, Jacki brings a unique blend of creativity and enthusiasm to our team. Outside of architecture, she enjoys ceramics and kayaking, embracing both the arts and the outdoors. Fun fact: Jacki is also a talented origami artist, specializing in cranes! When she needs to get pumped up, you can catch her rocking out to some classic 90s music. We’re so excited to have her on board—welcome, Jacki!

Exciting news, South Denver! We’re thrilled to announce that a new Los Dos Potrillos location is coming your way! Check out these stunning renderings by our talented teammate Barbara. We are beyond excited to be apart of this project! Stay tuned for updates!

MOA Friday Forum Highlight! Our team had the opportunity to visit New Vista High School in Boulder, currently under construction. Our Friday Forums keep everyone in the loop about ongoing projects, allowing us to share knowledge and insights gained directly from the site! During our tour, the design team delved into the project program, the design process, and the challenges we faced along the way. It’s a great chance to learn from real-world experiences and gather valuable lessons for future endeavors. While we primarily focus on MOA projects, we occasionally explore relevant projects from other firms, sparking inspiration and fresh ideas. Here’s to continuous learning and collaboration!

Exciting news! Our Medtronic project has been featured in Colorado Bioscience Magazine! We are honored to contribute to the science and technology community and look forward to making a positive impact together. Check out the article to learn more about our initiative!

MOA Highlight of the week: Celebrated the Ground Breaking for Fletcher Miller School! Huge shoutout to KL&A Engineers and Builders., JVA, Inc. Envision Mechanical Engineers, Inc., Ackerman Engineering Inc., and Design Concepts | Landscape Architecture!

We are so proud to be recognized last week by our peers at the 2024 Design + Honor Award Ceremony! Much appreciation for our core MOA Team, Mary, Jordan Taylor, and Brian, who delivered this incredible building makeover for our client, Steelwave. What was a distressed manufacturing building for computer tapes is now a modernized activated space for life science lab tenants in the Denver/Boulder market. Focusing on tenant needs, the building offers a surplus of amenities including shared conference and training rooms, a fitness center, bike lockers, shower and changing rooms, exterior yoga studio and kitchen, a wine and coffee bar, along with collaborative hubs distributed throughout for occupants. Special thanks to our consultant team, Maxon Engineering, SA Miro, Kimley-Horn, Norris Design, AE Design, and EYRC Architects, for their tremendous support in delivering this amazing project.

A huge thank you to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado for honoring us with the Design Award Honorable Mention for our Infinite Labs Project! "This renovation and remodel project is in Louisville, Colorado, and takes a typical industrial building and turns it into a vibrant life sciences campus. Office and lab suites, shared amenities, and biodiverse outdoor spaces emphasize sustainability and employee well-being. The adaptive reuse integrates natural elements, daylighting, and sensory experiences to create a lively, eco-friendly workplace from an unexpected starting point." Out of many, only 15 firms were recognized this year, and we are truly grateful for the recognition. At MOA, we’re committed to making a difference in people’s lives, our community, and our world through exceptional design. Here’s to continuing to deliver on that promise!