Vertical Arts names Andrew Pharis partner

By AI, Created 3:21 PM UTC, June 02, 2026, /AGP/ – Vertical Arts promoted F. Andrew Pharis II, AIA, to partner as the Denver-based firm expands its Front Range leadership. The move puts Pharis in charge of the Denver office and underscores the company’s push for growth across the Rocky Mountain region.

Why it matters: - Vertical Arts is elevating a key design leader as it deepens its Denver footprint and broadens its reach across the Rocky Mountain West. - The promotion gives the firm a dedicated partner focused on client relationships, office leadership and regional growth in a fast-moving market.

What happened: - Vertical Arts promoted F. Andrew Pharis II, AIA, to partner. - Pharis is based in Denver and will lead the firm’s Front Range presence. - Pharis joined Vertical Arts in 2021 as a project architect. - The firm promoted Pharis to Denver studio lead in 2023. - Brandt Vanderbosch, founder and owner, said the firm is “looking forward to our continued growth and community involvement under his guidance.”

The details: - As partner, Pharis will oversee the Denver office. - Pharis will strengthen client relationships and expand the firm’s reach in Denver and beyond. - Vertical Arts said Pharis has helped grow the firm’s Front Range presence, mentor staff and raise design quality across projects. - The promotion follows Vertical Arts’ expansion into Bozeman, Montana, which added two local partners to serve the greater Rocky Mountain West region. - Vertical Arts now serves clients through offices in Denver, Steamboat Springs, Vail and Bozeman. - Pharis will continue working on high-end residential and commercial projects across the Rocky Mountain region. - Pharis’ design approach centers on homes conceived from the inside out and shaped around how people live, gather and connect to their surroundings. - His experience spans the American South, Northeast and Rocky Mountain West. - His background in both architecture and interior design supports fully integrated homes across multiple architectural styles. - Vertical Arts said Pharis is recognized internally for leadership, collaboration and mentorship. - Pharis also works with local artisans, reinforcing a regionally inspired, craft-driven design approach. - Pharis earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Louisiana State University.

Between the lines: - Vertical Arts is pairing geographic expansion with leadership continuity, which suggests the firm wants growth without losing its design identity. - The Denver promotion also signals that the Front Range remains a central market for the company even as Bozeman adds another regional hub.

What’s next: - Pharis said he plans to deepen community connections and expand Vertical Arts’ presence in Denver’s fast-growing market. - Vertical Arts will continue serving residential and commercial clients across the Rocky Mountain West and beyond.

The bottom line: - Vertical Arts is betting on a proven internal leader to drive its next phase of growth in Denver and the broader region. - More information is available at Vertical Arts.