Kitty Yuen Named Director of Cuningham’s Denver Office
Cuningham is pleased to announce the appointment of Kitty Yuen, AIA, NCARB, NCIDQ, CDT, LEED AP as Office Director for the firm’s Denver location. Yuen’s appointment is a reflection of Cuningham’s commitment to deepen its understanding of the firm’s complex communities and deliver even greater value to its partners through place-based knowledge.
A licensed architect and certified interior designer with strong ties to the Colorado design community, Yuen has more than 30 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams across corporate, civic, higher education, and commercial markets. Her appointment to Office Director reflects her nuanced understanding of Colorado’s unique geographical region and local markets, along with her proven ability to cultivate meaningful partnerships within her community.
“Kitty is a thoughtful, collaborative leader,” Cuningham CEO Nathan Harris said. “Her extensive project expertise, client-centered mindset, and commitment to local impact align with Cuningham’s dedication to delivering specialized value across our market sectors and communities.”
As Office Director, Yuen will guide the strategy, operations, and performance of Cuningham’s Denver office, with the goal of strengthening local business development and deepening community ties. She will also work closely with the firm’s other Office Directors and Market Sector Leaders to translate local knowledge into broader firmwide value—bridging place-based insight with deep technical and market sector expertise.
“By anchoring our work in a local context—while also leveraging the strength of our national practice—we can offer clients both deep community understanding and broad market sector expertise.”
Kitty Yuen
Denver Office Director
“What drew me to Cuningham is the firm’s emphasis on community,” Yuen said. “I believe in the power of design to reflect local stories; the Office Director role is an opportunity to foster lasting partnerships and deliver impactful work that is grounded in local identity.”
Prior to joining Cuningham, Yuen held senior leadership roles at RATIO Design and Eppstein Uhen Architects, where she guided offices through growth, transitions, and cultural integration. A recognized voice in both the Colorado and national design communities, Yuen is a member of AIA’s Interior Architecture Knowledge Community, previously serving as the group’s Chair. She has also served as AIA Denver Chapter President and held numerous leadership roles with AIA Colorado.
“I’m excited to help foster a more connected, responsive, and forward-looking Cuningham,” Yuen said. “By anchoring our work in a local context—while also leveraging the strength of our national practice—we can offer clients both deep community understanding and broad market sector expertise.”
Evolving the Organization
Yuen’s hiring is part of a broader investment in leadership across Cuningham’s practice. Cuningham is actively strengthening its office and market sector structure through the appointment of new Office Directors and Market Leaders—senior roles designed to deepen place-based expertise and elevate sector-specific insight. Together, these leaders form the foundation of a more connected, responsive, and forward-looking Cuningham—one better equipped to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the communities we serve.
