Awards
2018
5280 MAGAZINE
2018 Top of the Town | Fitness Studio / Gym - Editor's Choice
Carla Madison Recreation Center, Colorado
WESTWORD MAGAZINE
2018 Best of Denver | Sports & Recreation Best - New School Rec Center
Carla Madison Recreation Center, Colorado
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS
2017 National Eagle Award for Excellence in Construction
Moorhead Recreation Center, Colorado
COLORADO LENDING SOURCE
2017 Lasting Impact Award
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
2017
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS - ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER
2017 Excellence in Construction Awards
Design/Build Project of the Year - Eaton Area Community Center, Colorado
1st Place (Institutional $10-25 Million) - Eaton Area Community Center, Colorado
2nd Place (Institutional $10-25 Million) - Moorhead Recreation Center, Colorado
COLORADO PARKS & RECREATION ASSOCIATION
2017 Columbine Award - New Facilities
Montrose Community Recreation Center, Colorado
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE
2017 Dream Designs
Sammamish Community & Aquatic Center, Washington
AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE - ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER
2017 Excellence in Concrete Awards - Public Project
Montrose Community Recreation Center, Colorado
URBAN LAND INSTITUTE - KANSAS CITY
2017 Development of Distinction Award
Excelsior Springs Community Center, Missouri
KANSAS CITY BUSINESS JOURNAL
2017 Capstone Awards - Architectural Design
Excelsior Springs Community Center, Missouri
IIDA MID-AMERCA CHAPTER
2017 MADA - Gold Award | Civic + Government
Excelsior Springs Community Center, Missouri
IIDA MID-AMERCA CHAPTER
2017 MADA - Best of City Center | Kansas City
Excelsior Springs Community Center, Missouri
2016
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE
2016 Best of Aquatics
Kroc Quincy, Illinois
DENVER COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
2016 Mayor’s Design Awards (Density by Design)
Freight Residences, Colorado
(w/ Dynia Architects)
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS - ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER
2016 Excellence in Construction Awards (Institutional $10-25 Million)
City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center, Colorado
ENR MOUNTAIN STATES
2016 Best Projects (Government/Public Buildings)
City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center, Colorado
MISSOURI MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
2016 Innovation Award for Large Communities
Blue Springs Field House, Missouri
AIA WESTERN MOUNTAIN REGION
2016 Innovation Award for Large Communities
Freight Residences, Colorado
(w/ Dynia Architects)
TEXAS RECREATION & PARKS SOCIETY
2016 Recreation Facility Design Excellence Award
The REC of Grapevine, Texas
ARKANSAS RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION
2016 Facility of the Year Award
Bentonville Community Center, Arkansas
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE
2016 Dream Design Award
The REC of Grapevine, Texas
2015
AIA COLORADO
2015 Design Excellence Citation Award for Built Architecture
The Source, Colorado
(w/ Dynia Architects)
ENR MOUNTAIN STATES
2015 Merit Award - Small Project (Under $10 Million)
Cheyenne Aquatic Center, Wyoming
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL
2015 Dream Designs Award
Olathe Community Center, Kansas
URBAN LAND INSTITUTE–KANSAS CITY
Developments of Distinction Award
Olathe Community Center, Kansas
KANSAS CITY BUSINESS JOURNAL
Capstone Award for Community Impact
Olathe Community Center, Kansas
2014
USGBC COLORADO
USGBC Colorado Green Building Award for Best New Green Small Commercial Building
Candelas Swim and Fitness Club, Arvada, Colorado
AIA COLORADO
AIA Denver Honor Award for Interiors
The Source, Colorado
(w/ Dynia Architects)
AIA COLORADO
AIA Colorado Honor Award for Built Architecture
Drive at TAXI, Colorado
(w/ Dynia Architects)
ARIZONA PARKS & RECREATION ASSOCIATION
Outstanding Facility for Populations Under 25,000
Morenci Community Center, Arizona
ENR MOUNTAIN STATES
2014 Best Project – Small Project (Under $10 Million)
The Source, Colorado
(w/ Dynia Architects)
ENR MOUNTAIN STATES
2014 Best Project – Small Project (Under $10 Million) – Merit Award
City of Arvada Lake Arbor and West Woods Community Police Stations, Colorado
NORTH IDAHO BUSINESS JOURNAL
Best of 2014 – Exercise Facility
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL
2014 Dream Designs Award – Leisure Pool/Family Aquatic Center
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Phoenix South Mountain, Arizona
UTAH RECREATION & PARKS ASSOCIATION
2014 Facility of the Year Award
Provo Recreation Center, Utah
COLORADO PRESERVATION, INC.
2014 State Honor Award – Historic Rehabilitation
The Source, Colorado
(w/ Dynia Architects)
CITY OF ARVADA
Certificate of Recognition
Lake Arbor & West Woods (Arvada) Community Police Stations, Colorado
2013
CITY & COUNTY OF DENVER
2013 Mayor's Design Award
Drive at TAXI, Colorado
(w/ Dynia Architects)
AIA DENVER
2013 Citation Award for Built Architecture
Drive at TAXI, Colorado
(w/ Dynia Architects)
ENR MOUNTAIN STATES
2013 Best Project – Small Project (Under $10 Million)
Drive at TAXI, Colorado
(w/ Dynia Architects)
ENR MOUNTAIN STATES
2013 Best Project – Sports/Entertainment
Provo Recreation Center, Utah
IIDA INTERMOUNTAIN CHAPTER
2013 Best Award – Play
Provo Recreation Center, Utah
WESTWORD
Best of Denver 2013 “Best New Office Building"
Drive at TAXI, Denver, Colorado
(w/ Dynia Architects)
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL
2013 Dream Designs Award – Therapy/Wellness
J. Leonard Levy Family Wellness Center Warm-Water Therapy Pool at Shalom Park, Aurora, Colorado
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL
2013 Dream Designs Award – Leisure Pool/Family Aquatics Center
Kandle Park & Pool, Tacoma, Washington
ARCHITECTURAL RECORD
Top 300 Architecture Firms – #268
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
2012
ENR SOUTHWEST
2012 Best Projects Award of Merit – Sports/Entertainment
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Phoenix South Mountain, Arizona
AMERICAN LIBRARIES MAGAZINE
March/April 2012 Library Design Showcase
Rifle Branch Library, Colorado
ARIZONA MASONRY GUILD
21st Annual Excellence in Masonry Award
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Phoenix South Mountain, Arizona
COLORADO PARKS & RECREATION
2012 Columbine Award for New Facility Design
Eagle View Adult Center, Brighton, Colorado
2011
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING & DESIGN/ZWEIGWHITE
2011 Best Firms to Work For – #1 All Architecture Firms / #1 Small Architecture Firms
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
THE DAILY REPORTER
2011 Top Project of the Year
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin
LIBRARY JOURNAL
2011 New Landmark Library
Durango Public Library, Colorado
DOWNTOWN COLORADO, INC.
2011 Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence
Rifle Library, Civic Plaza & Parking Structure, Colorado
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL
2011 Dream Designs Award – Leisure Facility
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Salem, Oregon
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS
2011 Best Buildings Award
Las Cruces Regional Recreation & Aquatics Center, New Mexico
2010
BUILDING OF AMERICA
2010 Award Winner
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
BUILDING OF AMERICA
2010 Award Winner
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Salem, Oregon
ATHLETIC BUSINESS
2010 Facility of Merit Award
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
OREGON RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION
2010 Maintenance & Operations Award for Energy Savings Design
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Salem, Oregon
RECREATION MANAGEMENT
2010 Innovative Architecture & Design Award
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Salem, Oregon
DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE
2010 TopProjects $15.1M-$50M Private Buildings – 1st Place
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Salem, Oregon
WESTWORD
Best of Denver 2010 "Best Place to Get Wet & Wild Indoors"
Apex Center, Arvada, Colorado
WESTWORD
Best of Denver 2010 "Best Nordic Resort"
Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash, Colorado
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, SALEM CHAPTER
2010 Award of Merit
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Salem, Oregon
PSMJ RESOURCES, INC.
2010 Circle of Excellence Award
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
STAGNITO MEDIA/ZWEIGWHITE
2010 Best Firms to Work For – #3 Small Architecture Firms / #11 All Architecture Firms
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
2009
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, SALEM CHAPTER
2009 Honor Award
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Salem, Oregon
ARIZONA PARKS & RECREATION ASSOCIATION
2009 Outstanding Facility of the Year
Flagstaff Aquaplex, Arizona
SPOKANE COEUR D'ALENE LIVING MAGAZINE
2009 Most Attractive Building in North Idaho
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
ZWEIGWHITE/ARCHITECT
2009 Best Firms to Work For – #3 Small Architecture Firms
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
COLORADO BIZ
2009 Top Company – Real Estate/Construction Finalist
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
2008
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION REVIEW
2008 Top Projects in Colorado
Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash, Colorado
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION
2008 Award for Excellence
Erie Community Center, Colorado
ZWEIGWHITE/ARCHITECT
2008 Best Firms to Work For – #15 All Architecture Firms
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
RECREATION MANAGEMENT
2008 Innovative Architecture & Design Award
Waunakee Village Center, Wisconsin
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL
2008 Best Indoor Facility – Class 3
Gypsum Recreation Center, Colorado
2007
WISCONSIN PARK & RECREATION ASSOCIATION
2007 Park Section Design Award of Excellence
Waunakee Village Center, Wisconsin
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION REVIEW
2007 Top Projects in Colorado
Durango Public Library, Colorado
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
2007 General Design Honor Award
Restoration of Giant Forest Sequoia National Park, California
COLORADO BUSINESS COMMITTEE FOR THE ARTS
Business in the Arts Award – Workforce
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
2006
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, DENVER CHAPTER
2006 25-Year Award
Writer Square, Denver, Colorado
MICHIGAN RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION
2006 Outstanding Facility Design Award
Macomb Township Recreation Center, Michigan
OHIO PARKS & RECREATION ASSOCIATION
2006 Superior Facility Award
Fairfield Community Arts Center, Ohio
2005
ATHLETIC BUSINESS
2005 Facility of Merit Award
Lone Tree Recreation Center, Colorado
RECREATION MANAGEMENT
2005 Innovative Architecture & Design Award
Paul Derda Recreation Center, Broomfield, Colorado
OHIO PARKS & RECREATION ASSOCIATION
2005 Outstanding Facility of the Year
Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium, Ohio
MICHIGAN RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION
2005 Outstanding Facility Design Award
Livonia Recreation Center, Michigan
2004
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MASONRY INSTITUTE
2004 Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement
Paul Derda Recreation Center, Broomfield, Colorado
RECREATION MANAGEMENT
2004 Innovative Architecture & Design Award
Livonia Recreation Center, Michigan
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, DETROIT CHAPTER
2004 Honor Award – Community Recreation Center
Livonia Recreation Center, Michigan
2003
CITY OF AURORA
2003 Design of Excellence Award – Public Facilities
Arapahoe CentrePoint Plaza, Aurora, Colorado
COLORADO RENEWABLE ENERGY SOCIETY
2003 Renewable Energy in Buildings Award – Commercial Buildings
North Boulder Recreation Center, Colorado
ATHLETIC BUSINESS
2003 Architectural Showcase Feature
Durango Community Recreation Center, Colorado
2002
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS, COLORADO CHAPTER
2002 Small Community Project of the Year
The Splash Family Aquatics Center, Golden, Colorado
2001
COLORADO CONSTRUCTION
2001 Best Public Project – 1st Place
Apex Center, Arvada, Colorado
WESTWORD
Best of Denver 2001 "Best New Rec Center"
Apex Center, Arvada, Colorado
2000
BOMANITE CORPORATION
2000 Silver Award
Apex Center, Arvada, Colorado
AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE, ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER
2000 Award of Excellence for Public Buildings
Lakewood Civic Center, Colorado
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, COLORADO CHAPTER
2000 Mentoring Firm of the Year
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
WESTWORD
Best of Denver 2000 "Best Swimming Pool"
Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, Colorado
