Erick Gilbert Joins JLA Architects’ Denver Office
DENVER — JLA Architects is proud to announce that Erick Gilbert, AIA, NCARB, has joined our Denver office. As a project manager at JLA, he will work collaboratively with our clients, consultants, and project teams to guide them through all phases of the architectural process, from conception to occupancy. Erick has over 18 years of experience in a variety of market sectors, including site planning, office, retail, multifamily, recreation, and travel.
“We are excited to welcome Erick to our growing Denver office. Erick’s leadership skills and variety of experiences in the design and construction industry are a great addition to serve our Denver based clients and team members,” explains Vice President & Denver Office Director Erik Jansson.
When asked why he chose JLA, Erick explained, “JLA provided a great opportunity to elevate my abilities as a project manager.”
Gilbert holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design/Architecture from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master of Architecture and Master of Building Science from Arizona State University.
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We asked Erick about his passion for architecture. Read on for our interview-
What drew you to architecture as a career?
Qualitatively, my father is an artist, and I was exposed to many forms of art as a child. Through his immense library I discovered ink hand drawings by architects – some famous, others unknown. I felt a pull to a profession that considered itself as an art. Quantitatively, I found enjoyment in the science of building and fascination of how the laws of thermodynamics interact with the art of architecture.
What’s your favorite (or most unique) project you’ve worked on?
The electrical charging stations associated with the travel plazas were the most interesting type of project due to the immense complexity of the sites and the program elements involved.
What do you do for fun – Any hobbies or special interests?
When not on “Dad Time”, I enjoy 3D printing, continuing to learn how to program in Python, and finding ways to leverage AI for our profession.
Are you involved in the community?
I volunteered to serve in the US Navy for eight years. During that time, I was deployed to Afghanistan and Japan, with time spent in other countries and parts of the United States.
