Adele Willson is Managing Principal of Hord Coplan Macht’s office in Denver, Colorado, and is the Market Sector Leader for the firm’s PK-12 practice. She joined the firm (then SLATERPAULL Architects) in 1984, and became the firm’s first female architect and principal. During her 35+ years of experience, Adele Willson has worked with nearly 300 different schools in all aspects of the architectural practice, most notably educational planning and programming. She is passionate about making the connection between education and design by creating spaces for students to learn and thrive. She is an Accredited Learning Environment Planner, a professional designation signifying excellence in the industry. Adele is an active participant in many organizations that affect schools, including the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), where she is the past president of the Rocky Mountain Chapter and was recognized as “Educational Planner of the Year” in 2009.
