BRET WALTERS, AIA, NCARB
PRINCIPAL
Experience
Bret joined John Lum Architecture in 2010 with 18+ years of design/build, development, and construction experience. As an awarded interdisciplinary designer, Bret brings a deep expertise of materiality and artistry to his projects. He enjoys exploring new technologies and balancing practical application with personal expression. A hands-on, visual-spatial thinker, Bret has been responsible for the integration of advanced 3D software and modeling capabilities into JLA’s process, to better communicate design intent while maximizing operational efficiencies. His passion for creative problem-solving is reflected in his approach to client projects. In addition to design, project and financial management, Bret is dedicated to fostering the staff, and is a key player in the firm’s expansion into new market sectors.
Education/Credentials
BArch (High Distinction), California College of the Arts
Registered Architect, CO
Projects of Note
Awards and Honors
- 2013 Museum of Craft and Design exhibition New West Coast Design 2
- 2012 CH+D Award for Sustainable Product Design
- 2011 AIA-CC, Merit Award for Small Projects
- 2011 CH+D Award for Sustainable Architecture
- 2011 ID BOY Award, Small Installation
“I love the irony that the advancement of digital fabrication and computational form often reverts to almost baroque forms that reference nature.”
The World’s Most Complex Architecture:
Cardboard Column with 16 Million Facets, Michael Hansmeyer
The World’s Most Complex Architecture:
Cardboard Column with 16 Million Facets, Michael Hansmeyer
Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudi