Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Healthcare & Commercial Architecture Services in Denver, CO
Path 21 Architecture is a healthcare and commercial architecture design firm dedicated to creating functional and beautiful spaces that foster human engagement. Since 2012, we have specialized in serving Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, prioritizing client collaboration through a holistic design process. Our team evaluates project goals and needs before developing creative solutions, emphasizing early stakeholder involvement through focus groups and programming sessions. We integrate sustainable design methods from the earliest development stages, aiming to minimize environmental impact while enhancing health and economic outcomes. Our merger with Hord Coplan Macht in 2025 expanded our capabilities in healthcare architecture, landscape design, and interior planning, allowing us to deliver comprehensive solutions nationwide.We maintain a client-centric philosophy, building relationships that extend beyond projects to serve communities locally and globally. Our expertise spans architectural design, interior design, strategic planning, and ADA compliance audits, supported by a team of certified professionals. We prioritize transparency, stewardship, and innovation, ensuring projects align with both practical requirements and aspirational goals. Our portfolio includes healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, and mixed-use developments, reflecting our commitment to spaces that unite people and elevate experiences.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Strategic Planning
Program Definition
Schematic Design
Construction Documents
ADA Audits
Facilities Analysis
Sustainable Design
Healthcare Architecture
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We specialize in healthcare and commercial architecture with regional expertise since 2012.
- Our holistic design process prioritizes client goals through collaborative programming sessions.
- We implement sustainable design strategies to reduce environmental impact.
- Our 2025 merger with Hord Coplan Macht expanded national service capabilities.
- Our team includes AIA-certified architects and specialists in ADA compliance.
Services
Architectural Design
We create tailored architectural solutions for healthcare and commercial projects, balancing functionality with aesthetic appeal. Our process begins with in-depth analysis of client objectives and regulatory requirements. By integrating sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems, we deliver spaces that enhance user experience while minimizing environmental impact.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on optimizing layouts for healthcare and commercial environments. We prioritize workflow efficiency, accessibility compliance, and occupant well-being through material selection and spatial organization. Each design reflects brand identity while meeting practical needs for durability and maintenance.
Sustainable Design
We incorporate eco-friendly strategies throughout the design process, including energy modeling and material lifecycle analysis. Our approach reduces waste through adaptive reuse and recycling practices. Certifications like LEED are pursued when aligned with client sustainability goals.
Healthcare Architecture
Specialized design services for hospitals, clinics, and medical offices ensure compliance with strict healthcare regulations. We create healing environments that support patient privacy, staff efficiency, and technological integration. Renovation projects maintain operational continuity during construction phases.
Program Definition
We conduct comprehensive analyses of spatial requirements and operational workflows through stakeholder interviews and data collection. This phase establishes clear project parameters for budgeting and design development. Outcomes include detailed space programs and adjacency diagrams.
People
John Menno Nap
Architect | Principal
AIA-certified principal with over a decade of healthcare architecture experience, John leads Path 21 Architecture's design vision while maintaining active involvement in client strategy sessions and community initiatives.
Bill Turner
Architect | Principal
As a principal architect, Bill specializes in commercial projects, combining technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver spaces that align with client brand identities and functional requirements.
Terry Rice
BIM Manager
Certified in healthcare construction, Terry oversees building information modeling processes, ensuring precision in project documentation and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
Pravalika Yadlapalli
Architectural Designer
Assoc. AIA member contributing to healthcare and commercial projects, Pravalika focuses on integrating sustainable design principles and optimizing spatial efficiency through digital modeling tools.
Maya Weaver
Architectural Designer
Maya supports project teams with design development and construction documentation, emphasizing accessibility compliance and material selection that balances aesthetics with durability.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, with national project capabilities through our partnership with Hord Coplan Macht.
Do you specialize in specific building types?
Our expertise focuses on healthcare facilities and commercial buildings, including hospitals, medical offices, office complexes, and mixed-use developments.
How do you incorporate sustainability?
We implement green strategies from initial design through material selection, energy modeling, and waste reduction practices tailored to each project's environmental context.
What is your design process?
We begin with client goal analysis through programming sessions, followed by schematic design, development, and construction documentation with continuous stakeholder collaboration.
Are you LEED-certified?
While we have LEED-accredited professionals on staff, we pursue formal certification only when specifically aligned with client sustainability objectives.
