The leadership of RB+B Architects is thrilled to announce the promotion of Shannon Mitchener, IIDA, Assoc AIA, LEED AP, to the position of Director of Interior Design.

A new position within our firm, the Principals are excited to formally recognize the important role of the Interior Designer in our practice and to leverage Shannon’s creativity, boundless passion for her work, and deep technical knowledge in this new role. “This promotion is for the internal benefit of our staff, for the external benefit of our Clients, and ultimately for the benefit of the public we serve through the spaces we design,” shares Matt Arabasz, Principal.

Shannon earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Colorado State University in 2006 and spent several years of her career in Oklahoma before returning to Colorado. She joined RB+B in 2018 and is a member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and an Associate member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). In 2019 Shannon earned her Vibrant Learning Environments Certificate from the Association for Learning Environments, a credential focusing on designing physical learning environments that create inspiring spaces and enhance newer pedagogical practices. “I thoroughly enjoyed the international attendee and collaboration aspects that took place through this six- week course,” says Shannon. “The discussions that evolved with other like-minded professionals left me inspired every day.”

Some of Shannon’s recent project work includes the New Middle/High Schools in Wellington and at Prospect for Poudre School District, Eaton Middle School, Monterey Community School, Cristiana Salon and Spa, Eaton Elementary, and helping to design enhanced spaces at RB+B’s own offices.

“Ultimately, my goal is to continue to reinforce the importance interior design plays on the end user’s overall experience within our buildings as it relates to functionality, materiality and their technical components, maintenance aspects, and best practices. I look forward to our interiors department remaining integral throughout the entire design process—from initial concepts through construction and beyond. I am truly honored to carry this new role within RB+B,” notes Shannon. 

Shannon’s new role reinforces RB+B’s ongoing commitment to design excellence, affording the Interior Designer a stronger influence at the inception of design, a stronger influence during internal quality control reviews, while more thoroughly integrating the Interior Designer into our overall Design Process.