Colorado Real Estate Journal - June 1, 2016
Turner Construction recently completed the new 10-story Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center. This 207,000-square-foot facility features 249 guest rooms and an adjoining 30,000-sf International Association of Conference Centers-accredited conference center that features an expansive dividable main ballroom, 11 breakout meeting rooms, a cyber-lounge and prefunction space. Also included is a full-service, 7,000-sf restaurant/lounge with exterior patio seating. Second floor amenities include a club lounge and fully equipped fitness center. The project also includes a six-level cast-in-place concrete parking garage owned by the city of Aurora, and located directly west of the hotel and conference center. The parking garage provides space for 506 vehicles, including 12 with charging stations for electric/ hybrid vehicles. There is also an exterior entertainment plaza and covered walkway that links the garage to the hotel and conference center. The hotel was developed by Corporex Colorado and designed by TAAG Architects. Also, Turner’s Special Projects Division recently began extensive renovations to Boulder High School. Originally constructed in 1937, the 245,971-sf facility will undergo a series of interior, exterior and site improvements. Exterior building improvements include repair/replacement of windows, doors and roof, and paint and repair of stonework. Interior improvements include renovations to the backstage area and dressing rooms, band area, kitchen, cafeteria and restrooms. The project also includes the repair/replacement of interior doors, HVAC, communications systems, and fixtures such as casework and stage rigging. Improvements to interior finishes, such as curtains, ceilings, carpet, flooring, and paint and asbestos abatement, also will be performed. Existing library and cafeteria spaces will be transformed into modern, welcoming centers that will serve a dual purpose as learning centers and “heart” gathering spaces. Existing band space will be changed into a modern band space with breakout rooms for ensembles. Health and physical development improvements will consist of stadium renovations, including bleachers, new press box, field house, multipurpose fitness room and tennis court repair. Safety and security improvements include the redesign of the main entry to provide more control over visitor access, replacement/addition of exterior cameras, installation of electronic security controls and installation of security partitions. Sustainability initiatives include upgrades to lighting and HVAC controls and replacement of an aged boiler with a more efficient condensing type as well as replacement of aging rooftop ventilation units, and individual room air-handler units. Finally, aging inoperable windows will be replaced with energy-efficient units.