JNS Architecture

04/01/2025

We’re honored to announce that Asher Adams has received the Adaptive Reuse Award at Preservation Utah’s 2025 Community Stewardship Awards! 🏆

This award celebrates historic buildings that have been thoughtfully reimagined for new uses, and Asher Adams is a standout example. Once a historic train station, it has been transformed into a vibrant, modern hotel while preserving its architectural integrity and historic character. With tenants now in place and the project completed within the last five years, Asher Adams exemplifies the power of adaptive reuse to breathe new life into our built environment.

A heartfelt thank you to Preservation Utah for recognizing the creativity, collaboration, and care behind this project, and for kicking off National Preservation Month by honoring those who are keeping Utah’s history alive and thriving.

Preservation Utah has been recognizing excellence in historic preservation since its founding in 1966. This annual event has become a treasured memory for the preservation community. The Community Stewardship Awards (formerly Heritage Awards) celebrates the people who make preservation happen: dedic...

03/14/2025

Bringing new life to a historic landmark! 🚆

The Asher Adams Hotel reimagines a 1908 Union Pacific Railroad station, restoring and honoring its history while introducing contemporary design elements and an 8-story addition. Rooted in Salt Lake City’s pioneering spirit, this dynamic destination is designed to foster connection and experience.

With 225 guestrooms, four F&B outlets and a series of beautiful event spaces, the hotel is poised to become a central hub in downtown Salt Lake City.

Explore the transformation:

03/11/2025

Meet The Crawford Hotel 🏨

The fifth stop on the JNS Downtown Loop, The Crawford Hotel was designed to bring new life to Denver Union Station, blending historic charm with modern luxury.

In 2014, our team transformed the station’s upper levels into a 112-key hotel, bringing Denver’s pioneering past and cosmopolitan present together in an award-winning hospitality experience. Unique solutions, like utilizing attic spaces for additional rooms, helped make The Crawford a key part of Union Station’s revival.

Explore the design: https://www.jns.design

03/03/2025

Meet Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver 🏨

The fourth stop on the JNS Downtown Loop, this bold and luxurious retreat blends sophisticated design, modern comfort and elevated dining.

Discover the reimagined Panzano restaurant, where modern elegance meets award-winning Italian cuisine. With its warm, sophisticated ambiance, every meal becomes a memorable experience.

Explore the design details:https://www.jns.design/

02/26/2025

Meet the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel 🏨

The third stop on the JNS Downtown Loop, this modern classic has been reimagined to honor its legacy and the evolving needs of today’s travelers. Originally designed by I.M. Pei Architects in 1958, this 2020 Downtown Denver Award Winner was transformed with a vision that blends timeless design with contemporary function.

A bold new porte-cochère and the dynamic The Bezel Bar connect seamlessly to the energy of 16th Street. Flexible spaces—from collaborative community tables to private studios—cater to work, meetings and social moments. A grand fireplace and exposed structural steel brace highlight the building’s history while defining its future.

Discover more about this transformation: https://www.jns.design/sheraton-downtown-denver

02/22/2025

Meet Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver 🏨

The second stop on the JNS Downtown Loop, the Hyatt Centric is where history meets modern craftsmanship. As the last urban infill site on a historic downtown block, our design pays tribute to the past while embracing the future. Two distinct facades echo the rhythm of the neighborhood. Crisp detailing, angling metal panels, and deconstructed curtain wall columns create a bold yet timeless presence.

Dive deeper into the design: https://www.jns.design/hyatt-centric-downtown-denver

02/20/2025

Meet The Maven 🏨

The first stop on the JNS Downtown Loop, The Maven embodies the grit of Denver’s past and the creativity of its future. Built on a historic lumber mill site, this boutique hotel blends industrial craftsmanship with modern energy. It features salvaged beetle-kill pine, raw steel accents and tattoo-inspired tile. The dynamic lobby and Poka Lola bar create a vibrant hub for meetings, co-working, and connection, seamlessly linking to LoDo’s independent businesses.

Dive deeper into the design: https://www.jns.design/the-maven-hotel

01/30/2025

Meet the JNS Downtown Loop 🔁
Discover five exceptional hotels we had the privilege of designing - all within Downtown Denver.

At JNS, we are committed to delivering lasting value to our clients, as well as to the communities and environments impacted by our work. Our approach emphasizes a deep understanding of the context in which design occurs. This allows us to create spaces that are harmonious and uniquely tailored to their surroundings.

We’ve helped shape this vibrant area with distinct, thoughtfully crafted hotels.

Take the tour:
1. Maven Hotel
2. Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
3. Sheraton Downtown Denver
4. Kimpton Monaco Hotel Denver
5. The Crawford Hotel

See more design pics: https://www.jns.design/

01/25/2025

Our team at JNS had the immense privilege of working alongside the legendary Dana Crawford for many years, most notably on the revitalization of Denver’s Union Station.

Working with Dana was an honor and a profound learning experience. Her passion, tenacity, and ability to inspire everyone around her left an indelible mark – on the spaces she preserved, yes, but also on every one of us who was fortunate enough to work with her.

Dana understood the power of places to connect us to our past, present, and future. She saw potential where others saw decline. She loved watching beautiful but forgotten spaces come alive again. But most of all, she cherished how these places could build community, spark pride, bring joy, and create lasting memories.

We invite you to hear firsthand from Dana in a video we captured some years back at the fifth anniversary of Denver’s Union Station’s re-opening.

Her work and her passion are a powerful reminder to all of us in this business: the spaces we create, save, and reimagine aren’t just for today—they’re for the generations who will enjoy these places, share their stories, and carry them forward.

All our love, Dana.

Jim Johnson, Founding Principal at JOHNSON NATHAN STROHE and Dana Crawford, Denver's most well-known preservationist and President of Urban Neighborhoods, sh...

01/17/2025

Thrilled to see The Perry Hotel & Marina Key West earn a Michelin Key! 🔑

Located in a working marina with a boat repair shop, lobster company, and artist market, The Perry was one of the first experiential hotels in the area. We designed its public spaces, including the lobby, restaurants, lounges, pool deck, and fitness center, drawing inspiration from the island's laid-back charm and natural surroundings.

Congratulations to The Perry Hotel on this well-deserved recognition!

More about the Michelin Key: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/hotels-stays/florida-keys/the-perry-hotel-key-west-8803

01/14/2025

We drew inspiration from nature for our 2024 holiday client gift and designed something for the birds! 🐦

Introducing BirdHaus, a custom-designed flat-pack bird feeder and house inspired by the striking gable roof of our recently completed Foothills Golf Course project in Denver.

BirdHaus embodies our commitment to thoughtful, creative design,. It provides a cozy hospitality venue for our feathered friends while celebrating the architectural inspiration behind one of our latest projects.

Learn more about our Foothills Golf Course project: https://www.jns.design/

01/09/2025

The Ramble Hotel is featured in InsideHook's 100 Best Hotels in the World 🏨

We’re thrilled to see The Ramble getting the recognition it truly deserves. This project holds a special place in our hearts, and we can't wait to see it continue to thrive and inspire.

Curious about which other hotels made the list? Check it out here ⬇️
https://www.insidehook.com/hotels/insidehook-best-hotels-world