Category: Announcements

DTJ is proud to recognize two new Associate Principals: Ian Wilson and Nathan Pepper.

After 18 years, DTJ has returned to Downtown Boulder!

From community visioning to single family homes and amenities, these nationally recognized projects showcase the power of purposeful, people‑centered design at 2026's The Nationals and Best in American Living Awards.

From the Chamonix’s Scandinavian-inspired courtyard living to The Imperial’s slope-side luxury, DTJ’s award-winning projects prove that thoughtful design can elevate everyday experiences. Our 2025 Gold Nugget wins highlight both creativity and collaboration in architecture, planning, and placemaking.

DTJ's innovative designs have been recognized with multiple Gold and Silver awards at 2025's prestigious The Nationals and Best in American Living Awards. From nature-inspired welcome centers to versatile multi-generational homes, these award-winning projects showcase our commitment to creating spaces that harmonize beauty, functionality, and sustainability.

We are grateful to be recognized for the outstanding work and dedication our designers poured into these projects and thankful for our clients collaborating with us to bring their vision to reality. Read our blog to learn more about DTJ's 2024 MAME award nominees.

DTJ is leading the charge in addressing Colorado's affordable housing crisis with innovative, sustainable projects. Learn how their creative solutions are making a real impact in the Colorado Real Estate Journal, featuring DTJ's Lee Payne and Joseph Sammartino.

Midland is a charming suburban community comprising of single-family detached homes in Westfield, IN. This well-thought-out plan offers a comfortable and versatile living space bathed in natural light to live larger than the square footage suggests. Read more about Midland on the NAHB Best in American Living blog!

We are honored to be recognized as one of the leading firms in architecture and community design, and thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with clients who inspire us to create fresh products. At the 40th Best in American Living Awards, we received awards across the board, from Best Innovative Housing Solutions to Best On-the Boards Community and more. Read about these outstanding projects below! 

DTJ got a bunch of recognitions at The Nationals Awards for some of our single-family homes, townhomes, and cool amenity designs! Big congratulations to our hardworking design teams and awesome clients who teamed up with us on these impactful projects.

DTJ is excited to announce our newest Associate Principal and Director of Business Development, Dawn Duhamel.

Known as one of the industry's oldest and most prestigious competitions, the Gold Nugget Awards have recognized top innovators in design, planning, and development for the past 60 years.

The Grove is a captivating mixed-use village that embodies the vibrant, eclectic spirit of Austin. Every aspect of this development, including the residential architecture, has been meticulously crafted to offer a distinctive lifestyle that genuinely stands out.

DTJ DESIGN is proud to announce our BALA Award winners for 2023!

DTJ DESIGN is proud to announce our Home of the Year, Best Single Family Detached Home and Merit Award winners of the 59th Annual PCBC Gold Nugget Awards!

DTJ DESIGN's Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Lee Payne has accepted the offer to become Principal Owner + Director of Architecture!

The Board of Directors of DTJ DESIGN is pleased to announce recent promotions.

We are excited to announce the official opening of our Austin office!

DTJ is thrilled to announce three new Associate Principals and two new Associates in our Boulder and Dallas offices!