Profile
our vision
To bridge the gap between apparent opposites: nature and technology, individuals and communities, the sacred and profane, emotion and reason, light and dark, object and space. To give people Architectural solutions that nurture the spirit, that heal our landscapes and our communities, that celebrate light, that accept the polarities of Revelation and Creation, and that foster Stewardship, Placemaking and The Art of the Everyday.
our mission
We are Architects, dedicated to creating Architectural, Planning and Design solutions that integrate social, technological, economic, environmental, and aesthetic concerns, that are supportive of the varied patterns of human life, and expressive of purpose.
who we are
4240 Architecture Inc. is an award-winning national design firm doing site-specific work on a global scale. Based in Denver and Chicago, we offer services in architecture, planning and design, renovation and adaptive re-use, interior and landscape design. We are committed to a collaborative design process that intimately involves our clients, and that involves deep research on each project to help us understand its needs and goals. We are known for our leadership, innovation and creativity, technical expertise, and our management process.
Our strengths include the following:
· A proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget, facilitating a smooth and timely process when multiple approval parties are involved;
· The ability to integrate the cultural, environmental, and lifestyle character of the locale;
· Coordination of the smallest details for staging, phasing and meeting design and community guidelines needs;
· A strong portfolio of preservation and urban re-use and infill;
· The ability to reveal new possibilities, and be strong players in developing project marketability through better design;
· And a familiarity and working knowledge of unique environmental requirements such as seasonal construction microclimate constraints, and the natural forces of sun, sea, snow and wind.
Formerly part of Urban Design Group/Inc., 4240 carries forward both the legacy and tradition of distinction established over the previous 25 years. We are comprised of a professional staff of more than 80 architects, planners and designers. Our three principals provide more than 75 years of combined experience. Our team has a long history of working closely with city and other governmental agencies, as well as citizen groups, to provide comprehensive services.
Our work has achieved national and international acclaim, and has appeared in prestigious publications such as The New York Times, Smithsonian Magazine, Time, Fortune, Sunset, and many others. We have been honored with numerous awards by our architectural peers, professional organizations, the construction industry, and by the communities in which we have worked.
Please note that work shown on this site completed prior to May 1 2003 was done as part of UDG Inc.