RKD Architects, Inc. specializes in resort and mountain architecture. Our primary goal is the creation of excellent design. We are a small firm, which allows our principal architects to be very hands-on with each project. We prefer to be passionate about a few special projects. Each RKD project is an integration of context, environment, design skills and individual clients’ tastes to create unique, site-specific architecture.

The company was established in Vail, Colorado in 1989 by Sally Rich Brainerd, AIA and Jack Krusen Snow, AIA. Since that time, RKD has designed numerous residences and commercial projects throughout the Vail Valley and Summit County, Colorado. RKD homes are also located in Lake Tahoe and San Francisco, California, and Ski Lake, Utah. Current projects are underway in Colorado in Fraser, Edwards, Vail and Telluride, Colorado, as well as in the Yellowstone Club, Big Sky, Montana and Edina, Minnesota.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

2005
RKD was recognized with the Merit Award for outstanding achievement in design excellence by the American Institute of Architects, Colorado West.

2006
RKD received the AIA Colorado West People’s Choice award.

2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009
RKD was among the "Top 100 Mountain Architects" who are "redefining the concept of mountain design."
2009
"Top 10 Architects in the West" by Estates West.
"Green Fin" home was featured in the television series "Blueprint for Green".

Our innovative designs are featured in international as well as national and regional publications including:
Architectural Digest
Luxury Living
Western Living
Mountain Living
Colorado Homes & Lifestyles
LUXE
Aspen Sojourner
Architecture & Design of the West