Imago Creative Group

A SHORT STORY ABOUT OUR FOUNDER

Alonzo Colon is the founder of Imago Creative Group, driven by the belief that thoughtfully designed spaces can transform lives. Passionate about storytelling through architecture, he combines creativity with technical expertise to craft environments that inspire, engage, and endure. Remarkably, Alonzo became a licensed architect less than a year out of school at just 24—well ahead of the typical timeline, when most architects achieve licensure around age 30. This early accomplishment reflects his dedication, discipline, and commitment to turning bold ideas into realized spaces.

One of the youngest licensed architects in his cohort

ALONZO COLON

FOUNDER

Imago Creative Group is an architecture firm that transforms spaces into meaningful experiences. We specialize in storytelling through design, creating environments that inspire, connect, and elevate the way people live, work, and gather. From residential and commercial projects to community and cultural spaces, our work balances imagination, functionality, and lasting impact.

EDUCATION

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH) B.ARCH DEGREE

AWARDS + GRANTS

GT WARD SCHOLARSHIP (2022)

AIA VIRGINIA PRIZE CHALLENGE 2ND PLACE (2022)

VT THIRD YEAR ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION HONORABLE MENTION (2021)

VT SECOND YEAR ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION 3RD PLACE (2021)

SEISMIC DESIGN TEAM EERI COMPETITION 1ST PLACE (2020)

WORK EXPERIENCE

QUINN EVANS: BALTIMORE, MD (2024-ONGOING)

BNPD: BLACKSBURG, VA (2024)

PAYETTE: BOSTON, MA (2023)

JGMA: CHICAGO, IL (2022)

PERKINS&WILL: CHICAGO, IL (2022)

PRIVATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECT: WYTHEVILLE, VA (2021)

QUINN EVANS: RICHMOND, VA (2021)

ARIUM AE: COLUMBIA, MD (2019)

ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP

DESIGN FOR AMERICA: PROJECT MANAGER

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS: OUTREACH CHAIR

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MINORITY ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS: VICE PRESIDENT

CAUS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM: STUDENT LEADER

ARCHITECTURE LEADERSHIP FORUM: STUDENT LEADER

LUMENHAUSE & FUTUREHAUS VT: RESTORATION LEADER