Epic work is
only possible
when you
have the
right people.
The kind of people who are good at what they do and know how to have fun in the process.
We always
take our
work seriously. But never ourselves.
We keep things light. We laugh hard. And we genuinely enjoy one another’s company. It’s our secret sauce. And when you work with us, we consider you part of the team. So prepare to roll up your sleeves and have some fun too.
Our team in their Natural Environment.#dtjculture
As we close out this year’s photo contest, we’re celebrating the creativity that poured in across every category. From black + white and landscapes to culture, people and pets, and buildings, our team pushed artistic boundaries to capture moments, stories, and perspectives in fresh, unexpected ways. Judged on composition, lighting, texture, and color, each entry showcased a narrative all its own.
Swipe through to explore this round of standout shots…our Grand winners!📸✨
✨Meet Meriel, the newest creative mind joining our Marketing Team!🎨
She’s a natural storyteller who loves mixing images, layouts, and type to create fresh, eye‑catching work. Her passion for bold, imaginative design started in school, where her work pushed boundaries and let her explore big ideas. Now she’s bringing that same energy and curiosity to DTJ, inspired by our work of themed attractions and wildly creative projects. She describes DTJ as supportive, rewarding, and motivating, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her on the team.
Outside of work, Meriel is all about baking, crafting ✂️, staying active after her years as a college athlete 🏅, and hanging out with her dog Draco, also known as “Drake Bean” and “Fluffy Bean,” . 🐾
Welcome to DTJ, Meriel! 🙌
✨Here`s to nearly 60 years strong and still designing what’s next. ✨
Throughout our history, we’ve been shaping places and experiences around the globe through integrated architecture, planning, and landscape architecture. From neighborhoods and public spaces to resorts and themed attractions, our goal has remained the same: create meaningful experiences for the people who live, stay, and explore there.
🔗 in bio to explore the history that grounds us and the innovation that keeps us moving forward.
📸: Bruce Downing + Jim Leach.
Last night, Senior Associate Michelle Regan represented DTJ at Show & Tell: Best of Play, a @DowntownDenver event spotlighting projects that champion play in public spaces. This fast-paced Pecha Kucha-style program brought together seven presenters sharing bold ideas through rapid-fire storytelling, all centered on how play shapes great cities.
Michelle presented the Erie Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Strategic Plan Update, offering a concise yet meaningful look at the planning process, the extensive public engagement that shaped it, and the creation of a plan that is visionary and actionable for the community. Her work embodies how thoughtful design and inclusive public engagement can support the @ErieColorado growing parks, recreation, open space, and trail system.
👏 Kudos to Michelle for sharing Erie’s story and contributing to a night of inspiration, creativity, and playful thinking in urban design!
The 2026 Design + Product Trends webinar is now available on demand! ⬇️
Catch Dawn Duhamel, DTJ DESIGN’s Associate Principal + Director of Business Development, and Kate Pourhassanian`s, @unscripted.interiors` Principal and Chief Growth Officer, as they break down the consumer insights and product intel you`ll need for the year ahead.
🔗 Watch in the link in our bio.
Our annual #PhotoContest has wrapped, and we’re excited to share a first look at some of this year’s stunning merit-winning submissions! 📸✨
With categories ranging from black and white and landscapes to culture, people and pets, and buildings, our team pushed their creative boundaries to capture moments, stories, and perspectives in fresh and unexpected ways. Entries were judged on composition, lighting, texture, and color, all with the goal of expressing a narrative unique to each photographer. Swipe through to see this round of standout shots… and stay tuned! 👀
DTJ has collaborated with @undercanvasofficial for years to create thoughtful, nature-focused glamping destinations in some of the most iconic landscapes across the U.S. From early site evaluation and feasibility to guiding through the construction process of completed resorts, our partnership has been built on a shared commitment to creating memorable hospitality destinations. ⛰️🔗 in bio to explore these signature destinations!
✨Yesterday we celebrated #InternationalWomensDay, and today we’re celebrating the women who shape our industry with vision, resilience, and creativity. Their leadership strengthens teams, advances ideas, and transforms communities, leaving an impact that inspires us all. Today and every day, we honor the designers, planners, architects, and innovators whose voices move our profession forward and open doors for the next generation. And to girls and women everywhere: keep imagining, keep building, and keep leaving your mark. The world needs your perspective, and there will always be space for you to shape the future. 💛
Shoutout to the amazing ladies missing from our Boulder office, as they are going through an office move! 😉
We always take our work seriously but never ourselves. And what better way to demonstrate than by a little friendly competition on the driving range? Our Partners came together to Colorado for two days of thoughtful, big picture visioning for the year ahead and wrapped the event with a Top Golf showdown. Sources report that it was quite windy—not so atypical of Colorado—but that meant everyone left a winner with golf balls that soared to the very end of the range each and every time they were hit.
...Or did they? 🤫⛳
