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05/28/2026

RTA was thrilled to celebrate the open house of the Valley-Wide Health & Wellness Center in Alamosa! This project transformed a historic Spanish Mission-style courthouse into a vibrant health center that co-locates services, including primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy, under one roof. The renovation preserved the building’s historic character while creating a unified campus that supports integrated care.

Visit our website to learn more about this project: https://rtaarchitects.com/portfolio/health-care/valley-wide-health-wellness-center

Thank you and congratulations to Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. and the project team! Farnsworth Group, Kiowa Engineering, MGA Structural Engineering, Ground Logic, Nunn Construction Inc.

05/22/2026

Exciting news for the Academy District 20 Douglass Valley PK-8! The district has secured a grant from the Department of Defense’s Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation through the Public Schools on Military Installations program, funding a significant portion of the project and bringing the project to life.

The new Douglass Valley PK-8 will provide exceptional learning environments, including a learning stair, classroom pods with natural light, activity commons areas for group and independent work, and outdoor connections.

Visit our website to learn more about this project: https://rtaarchitects.com/portfolio/education/douglass-valley-pk-8-school

05/20/2026

Durango School District’s Three Springs Elementary School has officially broken ground! RTA was proud to celebrate this exciting milestone alongside students, staff, and district leaders.

With a planned opening ahead of the 2028–29 school year, this innovative new school will create collaborative indoor and outdoor learning environments (wrap-around learning porches!) while thoughtfully integrating the building into the natural landscape. We’re honored to help shape a project that invests in the future of Durango’s students while challenging the boundaries of traditional learning environments. Visit our website to learn more about the project: https://rtaarchitects.com/portfolio/education/three-springs-elementary-school

Thank you and congratulations to the project team: Reynolds Ash + Associates ME&E Engineering, SET Engineering, LLC, HCDA Engineering, DHM Design, Kitchen Tech, Jacobs Solutions Inc., Nunn Construction Inc.


Groundbreaking Photos courtesy of Durango School District

05/15/2026

Another milestone for The Colorado Springs School District 11 Palmer High School transformation!

RTA joined students, staff, alumni, the design team, and the contractor in signing the final concrete panel before it was lowered into place. This marks a key moment in construction as the building structure is officially complete. We’re proud to be part of Palmer’s continued legacy and excited to see the vision come to life!

Thank you and congratulations to the team! Perkins Eastman, Adolfson & Peterson Construction, HCDA Engineering, CMTA, JPS Engineering, N.E.S. Inc

05/07/2026

This week marked a special milestone in the construction of the new Cherry Creek Schools Holly Hills Elementary School, as the final beam was signed before being lowered into place. It was a wonderful celebration, with students, staff, the district, Fransen Pittman General Contractors, and the project team coming together to mark this exciting moment. We can’t wait to see the school completed!

Visit our website to learn more about this project: https://rtaarchitects.com/portfolio/education/holly-hills-elementary-school

05/04/2026

RTA is thrilled to share that the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation’s Wecker Hall has been honored with an IIDA Rocky Mountain BEST Award in the Workplace category!

Wecker Hall is a high-performance workplace where legacy and innovation converge. The Academy’s Core Values and the campus's timeless mid-century design aesthetic inspired the design, using authentic materials and a restrained palette. Daylit commons and thoughtfully integrated sustainable strategies create a timeless, mission-driven environment that honors tradition while advancing the future of workplace design.

Thank you and congratulations to U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation and the entire project team:
Farnsworth Group, Matrix Design Group, HCDA, GroundLogic, and General Contractor Saunders Norwood Construction (Saunders Construction, Inc.)

Project Photos by David Lauer Photography Inc.

04/23/2026

Curious about the STEAM Door at The Colorado Springs School District 11 Christa McAuliffe Elementary at Cimarron Hills? Check out this KKTV feature to hear from the school principal about the why behind the project, and how this unique door is helping students learn about science and engineering:
https://www.kktv.com/2026/04/22/unique-door-helps-kids-learn-science-engineering/


Photo by Moss Photography

The so-called “STEM Door” at McAuliffe Elementary School in the Cimarron Hills area does more than separate the library from the STEM Lab. Educators described it as a way to help students understand a range of scientific concepts.

04/22/2026

Today is , and we’re reflecting on the role architecture plays in caring for our planet. RTA is committed to designing spaces that respect our environment, support long-term resilience, and serve communities. From thoughtful material choices to energy-conscious and renewable systems, sustainability is integrated into how we approach design, helping create healthier places for people today and for generations to come.



Photos by Nic Lehoux and David Lauer

04/20/2026

We’re excited to share that RTA’s Kevin Gould and Jessica Massie will be teaming up with Carrie Pink, Anita Aitwal, and Kimi McBryde from Denver Health for a deep dive into Denver Health’s new Integrated Medical and Psychiatric (IMAP) Care Unit. The IMAP is the first integrated medical and behavioral health inpatient unit in Colorado.

Join us for the Center for Health Design webinar to explore the specific design features that define the IMAP unit and learn how this innovative space reimagines how the built environment can support patients with co-occurring medical and psychiatric needs.

Register Here: https://www.healthdesign.org/events/683
When: April 23, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm (Mountain)
Price: FREE

Photo by Moss Photography

04/16/2026

Members of the RTA team had a wonderful time attending the Falcon Education Foundation’s annual fundraising event benefiting School District 49. This year’s theme, Prom Through the Decades, made for a fun and truly memorable evening.

Thank you to the Falcon Education Foundation for hosting a wonderful event in support of a great cause. We’re proud to support the Foundation’s mission to provide funds for innovative and unique educational opportunities for students.