Team & Careers

Our Team

In 1990, Nan and Dave Anderson created Anderson Hallas Architects PC an architectural firm in Golden, CO. Their architectural work in preservation has garnered national awards. Leadville is now benefitting from their experience and passion as they hope to leave something greater than themselves for this community.

Principal Dreamer

Nan Anderson

In 1990 Nan started an architectural firm out of her house in Golden, CO. She brought a masters in fine arts sculpture and a business mind to her chosen profession and partnered with her husband 2 years after launching her firm. Her visionary leadership has pushed the firm and the profession in ways that people may not associate with architecture. Nan believes in mission driven work. “Architecture shouldn’t be an architect pushing a personal design agenda. Architecture is about finding out from the community what they want and then translating it into design. We work as part of a team of professionals and community members to bring spaces to life.” From National Park projects to sustainable design, Nan is always looking for “what’s next” and where the good work is to be done. Looks like Leadville is what’s next! Her personal inspiration is Dana Crawford, who, in her 80s, is still pushing the preservation world to see the potential in Colorado’s small towns.

Chief of Implementation

Dave Anderson

Dave brings a mechanical understanding of how buildings are put together. Where Nan has concept and vision, Dave grounds design in execution. He loves physical problem solving and manipulating old material into modern and creative solutions. Set Dave to a task and he will work until it is done. With a passion for teaching and a strong foundation in carpentry, his compassionate desire to help others learn is apparent even in the smaller projects. As the Chief of Implementation, Dave sources his energy from listening to the needs of all involved and working to make those desires come to life. When he’s not working, you’ll find him building a climbing wall for his granddaughter, listening to soccer matches on the radio. “There will never be more women in architecture if we men continue to talk over their voices both in the meeting rooms and on job sites.”