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creasingly popular in Denver’s high-density areas, like the

urban core and the Cherry Creek North shopping and res-

idential center. Urbanity creates spaces that build human

networks, support a neighborhood economy and draw both

young and older residents who thrive on a mix of experi-

ence-rich opportunities for living, playing and working.

That building is 16M, a striking mixed-use center at 16th

and Market. With four floors of luxe apartments, 15,000

square feet of high-end retail and 132,000 square feet of

Class AA office space, 16M is a classic example of energizing

a neighborhood with density while maximizing the land

use. The building is unmistakably modern, with a stacked

appearance, punctuated with outdoor balconies that prom-

ise breathtaking views. The building also pays homage to

LoDo’s historic roots with an iconic Denver red brick façade.

The LEED-certified building has received numerous

design honors, including a 2016 award from the Denver

Downtown Partnership. Each year, a panel of judges spends

several months reviewing nominees for the prestigious

award, which honors companies and organizations that

have made extraordinary contributions to the downtown

cityscape. Gambrill says Gensler is honored to be recog-

nized for an infill project that presented numerous design

challenges and underwent rigorous review by the LoDo

Design Review Board.

Gensler’s Denver office has numerous projects now un-

derway: 16 Chestnut, HUB, One Belleview Station, Prologis’

headquarters, and new office space for CBRE and Cush-

man & Wakefield, as well as a strategic programming ef-

fort for the Wellington Webb office building.

ABOVE:

Community involvement is

part of Gensler’s DNA. Their café

features commissioned art work

created by youth with disabilities

from VSA Colorado’s Access Gallery.

Photo courtesy Nick Merrick

RIGHT:

The office is filled with private nooks,

open collaboration spaces, informal

meeting rooms, and lounge spaces that

allow employees to work where they

want and how they want.

Photo courtesy Ryan Gobuty

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