2007 AIA Western Mountain Region Silver Medal Award


Dennis' legacy as an architect, as his never ceasing professional, civic and social engagement demonstrates, has and will continue to be to seek solutions that enrich the lives of the communities he designs for and enhance the world we live in.

"The list of Dennis' service to the profession and community speaks for itself as it shows a tireless desire to contribute his leadership toward objectives tat have ultimately made a profound difference. His thoughtful style and integrity has always created an atmosphere which has inspired others to rally in support of his creative ideas. This has made him immensely effective and exceptional among his peers in making things happen."

Ron Mason, FAIA AndersonMasonDale Architects

Contributing Architecture
Granby Library: 2006 AIA Denver Merit Award

Blake Street Flats: 2006 AIA / National HUD Secretary's Housing Community Design Awards

+ Gallery: 2004 AIA Denver Citation Award

Dolores Public Library: 2006 Library Journals Best Small Library in America, Special Mention

Contributing Leadership Roles
Leadership Responsibilities in AIA Denver, AIA Colorado, AIA Western Mountain Region and AIA National

Founding Member of the Denver Architectural Foundation

Landmark Preservation Commission by Mayoral Appointment

Civic Center Conservancy

Cleworth Architectural Legacy (CAL) Program