Quattrocchi Kwok Architects announced that Denver office leader Joel Williams has joined the firm鈥檚 nine-member executive leadership team with his promotion to Principal. His new role includes helping guide firmwide strategy for the education planning and design practice.听
The former studio director joined QKA in 2020 and helped establish and expand its Denver operations to serve school districts across the Rocky Mountain region. As a principal, he will continue developing the design team鈥檚 capabilities and supporting growth across the firm.听
Williams has nearly 20 years of education design experience. His work includes classroom renovations and comprehensive campus master planning for public and private schools. He coordinates multidisciplinary project teams, consultants and educational stakeholders.听
QKA cited his work with school districts to address complex facility needs, combining sustainable design approaches with technical expertise. His credentials include LEED Accredited Professional and Accredited Learning Environments Planner, the latter through the Association for Learning Environments.听
鈥淓very project is an opportunity to positively influence a student鈥檚 educational experience, and I鈥檓 eager to continue collaborating with our talented team, consultants and clients to shape the next generation of learning spaces,鈥� Williams said in a press release from QKA.听
QKA CEO and President Aaron Jobson credited Williams with recruiting and mentoring staff, contributing technical expertise and maintaining a focus on student-centered design. Jobson also pointed to Williams鈥� relationships with school districts and industry partners and his role in extending QKA鈥檚 regional reach.听
Williams joins fellow principals Jobson, Jim Theiss, John Dybczak, Lyanne Schuster, Kevin Chapin, Nick Stephenson, Eddie VanSlambrouck and Tiffany Young.听