Like a handprint in fresh concrete, our work makes an impression in the world. We strive to make a valuable impact on our communities, clients, and partners. Our experience is diverse, award winning, focused on both design and technical excellence.
Handprint architecture is a small, collaborative architecture practice led by three experienced professionals that believe in the power of relationship. With nearly 60 years of combined experience, we maximize value for our clients. We understand and respect our communities. Our work is made better by an honest and open collaboration with our partners.
The work is hard and we take our commitment to our clients sincere. We are fun-loving people and appreciate all the beauty, humor, and love that life brings.
TANIA SALGADO
REGISTRATIONS:
Licensed Professional Architect in Colorado & New Mexico
LEED Accredited Professional: BD+C
EDUCATION:
Master's of Architecture, with Distinction, University of New Mexico, 1996
Bachelor's of Arts in Architecture, Dean's List, 1990
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
Society of College & University Planners (SCUP) Pacific Region: Council Communications Director 2013-15, Host Committee 2012
Lower Downtown Design Review Board (LDDRB), City and County of Denver 2012-14
AIA National: Committee on Design Co-Chair Gold Medal/Firm Award Nomination Committee 2013-15
Honor Awards Dinner 2013, Communications Coordinator 2011-12, Candidate Caucus Moderator 2009
AIA Western Mountain Region: Council Treasurer 2013-14, Design Jury Selection Chair 2009
CU Denver School of Architecture & Planning: AIA Design Awards Juror 2009-12, Frequent Critic/Lecturer 2007-13
AIA Colorado: YAAG Awards Juror 2013, Design Conference Co-Chair 2011, Design Conference Committee 2007-09
TOM WUERTZ
REGISTRATIONS:
Licensed Professional Architect in Colorado & South Dakota
NCARB Certified
LEED Accredited Professional: BD+C
EDUCATION:
Master's of Architecture, University of Colorado, December 1998
Bachelor's of Environmental Design/Architecture, University of Colorado, 1994
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
1% Public Architecture 2014
National Association of Industrial and Office Property (NAIOP), Real Estate Challenge 2005, 2007, 2009-10, 2012, Membership Committee 2002-05
Denver 2030 District, Co-founding Board Member 2013-16
Urban Land Institute, Sustainable Communities Committee 2010-14
Downtown Denver Partnership
Denver Museum of Art, Design After Dark Fundraising 2010-12
American Institute of Architects member since 1999
RON
IZZO
REGISTRATIONS:
Licensed Professional Architect in Colorado
NCARB Certified
LEED Accredited Professional: BD+C
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's of Architecture, Dean's List, Roger Williams University, 1998
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
AIA Denver: Awards Gala Committee Chair 2014. Awards Gala Committee 2009-13
AIGA Bordobello Committee 2010-13
CU Denver School of Architecture & Planning: Mentorship Program 2013-14. Guest Critic 2008-13
Engineering News Record Southwest Design Jury 2012
1% Public Architecture 2014
Downtown Denver Partnership
National Association of Industrial and Office Property (NAIOP), Real Estate Challenge 2011
Denver Museum of Art, Design After Dark Fundraising 2010-12
American Institute of Architects since 2005
AUDREY GIBSON
REGISTRATIONS:
Associate AIA
LEED AP BD+C
EDUCATION:
Master's of Architecture, with Honor's, University of Colorado, 2016
Bachelor's of Art's & Sciences in Psychology, University of Colorado, December 2010
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
CU Denver School of Architecture & Planning: Guest Critic 2015-16
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