Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Colorado
We are Sopher Sparn Architects, a Colorado-based architecture firm with over 40 years of experience delivering innovative solutions that reflect client values, prioritize quality, and promote sustainability. Our expertise spans commercial, residential, and cultural projects, including custom homes, multi-family housing, mixed-use developments, private schools, and commercial architecture. We provide comprehensive services from project feasibility and master planning to construction administration, ensuring clear communication and collaboration throughout the design-build process. Our team of architects and designers brings diverse perspectives to create thoughtful, purposeful designs that exceed client expectations. We specialize in sustainable, natural, and modern design, producing original, timeless results that enhance social and economic conditions through improved infrastructure, housing, and open spaces.With two office locations, we maintain a strong presence in the Front Range and Greater Denver area, offering master planning, entitlement, interior design, and construction phase services. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition through awards such as the AIA Colorado Award of Excellence and Colorado Green Building Guild Green Building of the Year. We pride ourselves on guiding clients seamlessly through complex planning and entitlement processes using our deep local expertise. Our construction administration services ensure projects are built efficiently, with active contractor collaboration and submittal management. This dedication to client-centric design and sustainable innovation has established us as a trusted leader in architectural solutions.
Services
Architectural Design
Sustainable Design
Construction Administration
Master Planning
Entitlement Services
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of architectural experience in Colorado's Front Range region
- Our team includes AIA-certified architects with expertise in sustainable design
- We offer comprehensive services from planning to construction administration
- We maintain deep local knowledge of Boulder County and Denver Metro regulations
- Our construction administration services actively advocate for clients during build phases
What people say
Award-winning sustainable designs
Expertise in historic renovations
Strong local regulatory knowledge
Comprehensive service offerings
Client-focused approach
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create innovative, functional spaces tailored to client needs. We specialize in commercial, residential, and cultural projects, focusing on sustainable materials and energy-efficient layouts. Our team delivers timeless designs that enhance community value while meeting modern performance standards.
Sustainable Design
We integrate sustainable practices throughout the design process, prioritizing energy efficiency, water conservation, and eco-friendly materials. Our approach reduces environmental impact while creating healthier spaces that lower operating costs and qualify for green building certifications.
Construction Administration
Our construction administration ensures design integrity during building phases. We manage contractor coordination, review submittals, and conduct site visits to maintain quality control. This service protects client interests while ensuring projects meet design specifications and budget requirements.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans that optimize land use and infrastructure. Our approach considers zoning regulations, environmental factors, and long-term development goals to create cohesive, functional spaces that support community growth and investment.
Entitlement Services
Our entitlement services navigate complex regulatory processes to secure project approvals. With deep local knowledge, we prepare documentation, coordinate with officials, and address community concerns to streamline development timelines and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
People
Adrian Sopher
Founding Principal Architect
AIA-certified architect with over 40 years of experience in Colorado architecture, specializing in sustainable design and complex entitlement processes. Co-founder of Sopher Sparn Architects, Adrian leads design innovation and client strategy.
Stephen Sparn
Founding Principal Architect
AIA-certified architect and co-founder with expertise in commercial projects and historic renovations. Stephen oversees project teams to ensure technical excellence and adherence to sustainability principles across all design phases.
Erin Bagnall
Principal Architect
AIA-certified principal architect managing large-scale residential and mixed-use developments. Erin specializes in integrating modern design with environmental responsibility while maintaining strong client relationships throughout project lifecycles.
Jacob Schneck
Associate Principal Architect
AIA-certified architect with extensive experience in educational facility design. Jacob leads school projects that balance functional learning environments with energy-efficient systems and community-focused spaces.
Ryan Goold
Denver Studio Director
AIA-certified architect directing Denver operations with expertise in urban mixed-use developments. Ryan ensures consistent design quality across locations while adapting solutions to Denver's specific regulatory and market conditions.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in commercial, residential, and cultural projects including custom homes, multi-family housing, mixed-use developments, private schools, and commercial architecture. Our services span from initial planning to construction administration.
Do you handle both new construction and renovation projects?
Yes, we handle new construction, historic renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. Recent examples include The Great Dharma Chan Monastery and The Willard Building Historic Renovation.
How do you approach sustainable design?
Sustainability is core to our practice. We integrate energy-efficient systems, natural materials, and site-responsive designs to create environmentally responsible buildings that reduce long-term operational costs for our clients.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Boulder County, Denver Metro Area, and the broader Front Range Region from our two Colorado office locations.
How do you manage the construction process?
Our construction administration services include submittal management, contractor coordination, and on-site advocacy to ensure projects are built according to design specifications and quality standards.
What awards have you received?
We've received multiple AIA Colorado awards, Colorado Green Building Guild recognitions, and local honors including the Historic Boulder Award of Merit for The Willard Building renovation.
Reviews (6)
Travis Leo
Dec 19, 2020
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The team at Sopher Sparn architects are great to work with. Their designs are top notch and their staff is very easy to work with. I highly recommend them to anyone looking at designing a new home.
JWhiteHomes
Dec 22, 2019
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We have years of successful building projects with Sopher Sparn. The architectural design skills, attention to detail, and high level of communication they bring are unmatched.
Derek Henderson
Nov 22, 2019
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Our firm, Anthem Structural Engineers, truly enjoys collaborating with Stephen, Adrian and the rest of the SopherSparn team. They are talented Architects that create beautiful designs and were always looking forward to working on their next project.
TreeLine Homes
Oct 10, 2019
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TreeLine Homes has worked successfully with Sopher Sparn on several high-end custom homes. We can't speak highly enough about their professionalism and design ability - they are truly a first-class team!
Andrew Sparn
Jun 26, 2019
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We love our home..! Sopher Sparn Architects designed a whole-house renovation of our 90 year old bungalow in Sunnyside in Denver. The resulting design was an amazing combination of modern design principles with traditional design style that respected the original architecture. They opened up our home so that it is spacious, comfortable and light-filled to meet the needs of our growing family. Equally important, Stephen helped us find a competent general contractor and assisted us through the entire construction till we moved in. We recommend Sopher Sparn Architects to anybody who wants creative
David Fulker
Oct 23, 2012
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This is actually the second home we've remodeled--with Stephen as our architect--and we could not be happier. Furthermore our own satisfaction is often reinforced by affirmative reactions from our guests. We found Stephen particularly adept at blending our hopes and aesthetics with his own design expertise and creative instincts.
