PROJECT OF THE WEEK • CONSTRUCTION
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aylor Kohrs teamed up with Karis Community, City Projects and Studio DH to
create Stepping Stone Cottage, a beautiful living community for those individ-
uals recovering from serious mental illness who are transitioning to indepen-
dent living. The design-build remodel converted an 1888 Victorian on Capitol Hill
into a seven-bedroom home with two common living spaces, a kitchen and dining
room along with a separate apartment for the onsite manager, all while keeping the
original woodwork, fireplaces and exposed brick to maintain its historical charm.
PROJECT OF THE WEEK • CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT OF THE WEEK • CONSTRUCTION
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he Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial is a national monument located in Colorado
Springs. The memorial is at the center of a ceremony held each September
that brings visitors from around the country to honor the sacrifice made by
professional firefighters and emergency personnel who have given their lives in the
line of duty. Originally erected in 1986 by the International Association of Fire Fight-
ers (IAFF), this reconstruction of the memorial reorients the site to take advantage
of the majestic views of Pikes Peak, adds space to accommodate more than 5,000,
includes a more prominent entry, and features new granite Honor Walls surrounding
the sculpture, in which are etched a total of 11,500 names in memoriam.
S
winerton Builders recently completed construction of AMG National Trust
Bank’s new corporate headquarters in Greenwood Village near Fiddler’s
Green Amphitheater. Ware Malcomb provided architectural and interior de-
sign services for the project.
The new building serves as an architectural centerpiece in the Greenwood Village
Town Center District, while complementing the surrounding buildings.
The three-story, 45,000-square-foot building features a prominent dome on the
third floor suitable for hosting private and public events. A palette of rich materials
including smooth and rough-cut limestone veneer blocks, precast stone columns
and window surrounds, and a clay tile roof were used for the exterior. The build-
ing's interior public spaces have been accented with classical stone and wood
detailing throughout, while the two-story main lobby features marble floors with
precast stone balustrades on the stairways and balconies.
The developer is Prime West Development Inc.
PROJECT OF THE WEEK • TENANT FINISH
S
barra Construction West Inc. recently completed construction of Max’s Wine
Dive, located at 696 Sherman St. in Denver. Shell work to the 100-year-old
structure for the project consisted of removing load-bearing 12-inch-thick
masonry walls and installation of piers and steel moment frames in order to open
up the space for restaurant use. Floors and roof structures were reinforced to meet
current codes, incoming water service was upsized, and a new electrical service
was installed, along with fire protection systems throughout and new rooftop units.
The tenant work consisted of a full-service kitchen with kitchen hoods and instal-
lation of an exterior grease interceptor tank. New bathroom cores, back-of-house
and support areas were also completed. Bar and restaurant finishes maintained the
historical character of the building with exposed brick, rough-sawn wood paneling,
engineered wood plank flooring, and steel bar top.
