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UNUM collaborative www.unum-collab.com Located in Denver, CO. The collaborative was founded on the principle that all great design must originate from the collective.

UNUM: collaborative (pronounced ooh-nuhm and meaning "one") is a fluid group of architects, designers, visionaries and craftsmen. The office approaches design with a critical intent that challenges the established paradigms of architecture and design. Their work encompasses a variety of scales and media, and blends the domain of art, architecture, industrial design and fashion. At the core of their design explorations is the desire to stimulate the senses and engage the user socially, intellectually and physically, while generating functional and beautiful solutions.

Somewhere between sky and shelter, architecture becomes less about what we enclose and more about what we allow in.A qui...
09/25/2026

Somewhere between sky and shelter, architecture becomes less about what we enclose and more about what we allow in.

A quiet opening above.
A softened edge and cut into the ceiling.
A piece of sky held within the room.

Designed into the heart of this new home, the skylight is less a window than an instrument: drawing the changing light of the day into the spaces below, allowing shadow, reflection, and time to become part of the experience.

Nothing added.
Nothing forced.
Just a small gesture to something infinite.



Last night, UNUM Collaborative was named the 2026 Young Architecture Firm of the Year.We're still sitting with this ne...
09/18/2026

Last night, UNUM Collaborative was named the 2026 Young Architecture Firm of the Year.

We're still sitting with this news today. Nine plus years ago, this was two people, a shared studio in the back of a plant store, and a stubborn belief that architecture could be both rigorous and meaningful.

Today it's a studio of eight, a portfolio that spans homes, hospitality spaces, and civic work across four states, and a recognition from our peers that means more than we know how to say in a caption.

This one isn't ours alone. It belongs to every person who has sat at our table over the years — Our wonderfully talented and curious team — who brought skill, patience, and care to projects that asked a lot of all of us. It belongs to the clients who trusted two young architects with their homes, their businesses, their gathering places, and who continue to let us build something real and tell their stories together — . And it belongs to the collaborators, contractors, mentors, and friends who showed up for us again and again.

And to Denver, and this community of architects who do this hard, unglamorous, beautiful work every day: thank you for seeing us.

We're just getting started.

With grace and humility

- Adam and Jim

A special thanks to for kicking our butts into gear!

Should the idea for a house start with geometric forms, or with a material palette, or with a story? We think the strong...
09/12/2026

Should the idea for a house start with geometric forms, or with a material palette, or with a story? We think the strongest designs incorporate all three.

When designing this residence in Superior, CO, we started with the idea of a gabled volume with westward views, accompanied by two additional volumes framing a generous side yard. Our client gravitated toward a darker wood and natural stone, both with a hint of warmth. This palette informed a narrative where ruin-like stone walls interact with additions in wood and steel, weaving together to create rich spaces and

We’re really excited this project is almost completed!

Great Office Space Available!We love our office, but it’s unfortunately time for us to move on and pass this space along...
08/19/2026

Great Office Space Available!

We love our office, but it’s unfortunately time for us to move on and pass this space along to someone new.

Our 1,600 SF office suite located in the Alta Court Lofts building in Capitol Hill is now available. The landlord is open to either transferring the existing lease or working with a new tenant on a new lease.

This has been a great home for us and offers a lot of character and charm, including:

Beautiful exposed brick walls
Located within a historic building with a beautiful open courtyard
Fourth-floor (top) corner unit location with great privacy and city views
Newly updated kitchenette with refrigerator and dishwasher
Great natural light and comfortable work environment
Safe, quiet building
Great location in the heart of Capitol Hill makes it easy to get to and from
Great food options along Colfax and 17th

It’s an ideal setup for a small business, creative studio, design firm, or anyone looking for a unique office with a little more character than the typical commercial space.

If you or someone you know might be interested, send us a message! I’m happy to answer questions, share additional information, or connect you with the landlord.

https://www.cbcworldwide.com/properties/ZTM57N/alta-court-lofts

What might be the best part of our Don Pedro Visitor Center when it opens up next year? The View!We designed the project...
08/12/2026

What might be the best part of our Don Pedro Visitor Center when it opens up next year? The View!

We designed the project to frame, then expand your view of the lake below and the Sierra Nevada foothills beyond from the viewing deck and multipurpose room. You can already begin to imagine how this will look as the first floor framing goes in this week!

Excited to share that the Slipping Brick Residence is now in permitting!Located in Denver's historic Highlands neighborh...
08/03/2026

Excited to share that the Slipping Brick Residence is now in permitting!

Located in Denver's historic Highlands neighborhood, this single-family home reinterprets the masonry logic of the surrounding Victorian brick residences, from arched openings to corbeling to articulated cornices, through a contemporary lens. Custom brickwork coursing "slips" across the façade, with projected curvature, inverted arches and displaced masonry creating moments of tension against an otherwise disciplined geometry.

Working with a 19-foot-wide footprint on a site bounded by the Rocky Mountain Ditch, the design turns constraint into opportunity: living spaces open south to the creek, and the front setback becomes an active outdoor space that engages the street.

Grateful to our project team for bringing this one to life. Stay tuned as we break ground in a month or so!

📍 Denver, CO | 3,800 s.f. | Highlands neighborhood


We do a lot of work in our own backyard, but one of our biggest projects is coming out of the ground 1,000 miles west of...
07/08/2026

We do a lot of work in our own backyard, but one of our biggest projects is coming out of the ground 1,000 miles west of us, in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Foundation walls are almost complete for this new visitor center at the edge Don Pedro Lake, a beloved camping and boating spot which is also one of California’s largest reservoirs.

The visitor center integrates into an existing café building – which is being renovated – with a new view deck allowing visitors to gaze at the lake below and the hills in the distance and hosting social events. We’re excited to share more progress as this project moves toward completion in 2027!

We're thrilled to welcome Dane to the UNUM team as our newest Senior Interior Designer.Dane brings over a decade of expe...
06/08/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Dane to the UNUM team as our newest Senior Interior Designer.

Dane brings over a decade of experience leading residential interiors from concept through construction, with a particular focus on space planning, material selection, FF&E, and custom furniture development. His process is collaborative by nature: he works closely with architects, contractors, and vendors to keep every project cohesive from first sketch to final install.

Originally from Virginia and newly based in Denver, Dane's design sensibility balances modern and classic influences, grounded in clean lines, careful detailing, and strong visual composition.

We're glad to have him here.

Nestled in the heart of Paonia, Colorado, this new bookstore + café project celebrates everything that makes the North F...
04/28/2026

Nestled in the heart of Paonia, Colorado, this new bookstore + café project celebrates everything that makes the North Fork Valley so special—organic farms, orchards, vineyards, and a vibrant creative community.

When our clients approached us, they saw an opportunity to design not just a café and bookstore, but also a hub for connection. Thoughtfully integrated, the bookstore and café support one another while hosting events from author readings and c***r tastings to live local music.

Inspired by the charm of Paonia’s historic downtown, the design draws from traditional architecture while prioritizing function, warmth, and flexibility for community-driven experiences.

We’re honored to be part of this project and can’t wait to see it come to life. Stay tuned for updates as the project unfolds!

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1490 N. Lafayette Street, Suite 408
Denver, CO
80218

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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