National architecture and design firm Cooper Carry is moving its Colorado operations to downtown Denver, becoming the latest tenant at one of the city’s newest office towers.
The firm announced Monday afternoon that it has signed a lease for approximately 5,700 square feet at 1900 Lawrence, with plans to relocate from its Boulder office later this year.
Plans submitted to the city show the firm will occupy Suite 1850 on the 18th floor, with the space designed to include mostly open work areas, private offices and typical business support services.
The move comes as Cooper Carry continues to expand in Colorado following its 2023 acquisition of Boulder-based architecture firm 505Design. The firm’s Colorado office employs 25, and the new space is designed to accommodate up to 45 employees.
“We were intentional about choosing a space that supports how our team works today and where we’re headed as a firm,” said Krista Dumkrieger, principal at Cooper Carry.
“It gives us the flexibility to expand, collaborate more effectively and better serve clients across Denver and the broader Mountain West. We are grateful for our time in Boulder and look forward to this next chapter in Denver.”
The 30-story 1900 Lawrence tower, a $400 million project developed by Chicago-based Riverside Investment and Development and designed by Goettsch Partners, was completed in 2024 with more than 700,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor.
Cooper Carry said the relocation reflects its long-term commitment to the Denver market and the broader Western region. Located within walking distance of Union Station, the downtown location is expected to improve accessibility for employees and clients.
“Downtown Denver is in the midst of a meaningful resurgence,” said Kyle Reis, CEO of Cooper Carry.
The firm will continue to pursue opportunities across multifamily, hospitality, experiential graphic design, higher education, K-12 and mixed-use development sectors in the region.
Current projects in Colorado include renovations at the historic Hotel Boulderado, work with Denver Public Schools, environmental graphic design for Novel RiNo, interior design services for Link Apartments Fitz, among others.
In addition to its Colorado operations, Cooper Carry has offices in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, N.C.
The firm has recently completed The Villas at Canyon Suites at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz.; the dual-brand AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park in Las Vegas; The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe in California; and the dual-brand AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin at Norterra in North Phoenix, Ariz.
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