Managing Principal Jenna Knudsen is Elevated to the AIA College of Fellows

CO Architects is thrilled to announce that our Managing Principal Jenna Knudsen has been elevated to the 2025 AIA College of Fellows in recognition of her significant contributions to the practice of architecture throughout the United States.

A recognized industry trailblazer, Jenna embraces an inclusive leadership ethos. Engaging diverse perspectives across collaborative platforms in both management and design, she consistently challenges her peers to pursue an integrated and transformative practice paradigm. Her groundbreaking projects for clients such as the University of California, San Diego, Palomar Health, Kaiser Permanente and Arizona State University demonstrate innovation in design, sustainability and project delivery – including early use of BIM and integrated delivery, for which she has been nationally recognized. Within both the practice and the profession, Jenna has been a long-time advocate for equal representation, spearheading initiatives to support and encourage women in architecture. She has also been recognized with the AIA National Young Architect Award, ENR California’s “Top 20 Under 40”, the World Architecture News’ Female Frontier Awards Pioneering Award, and Interior Design Magazine’s Best of the Year Award for Firm Leader – Healthcare, among many additional honors. Jenna received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California and a Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design at Columbia University.