CREJ - Building Dialogue - March 2017
Spring is in the air. At least for the moment. In Colorado, we know winter is likely just lurking around the corner. But even so, it’s hard not to prepare for what lies ahead: warm sunny days perfect for trail running, kayaking, daydreaming, taking a stroll. And strolling is where we likely will encounter what is and what can be. Several of this month’s contributors bring the picture into clear focus. Columnist Andre Barros discovers the architectural beauty that already surrounds us. Studio NYL Engineers’ Christopher O’Hara and Julian Lineham share that even the most humble project can be elevated to elegance. And Denver City Councilman Raphael Espinoza challenges us to continue creating a city that endures. Feature stories this month include a look inside The Confluence, the luxury mulitfaimly project rising at the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, and Granite Place at Village Center, a southeast suburban office project that will welcome tenants with its “corporate living room.” 4240 Architecture and CTL|Thompson each share the history of their firm’s contributions to the community’s fabric. AE Design illuminates its restoration work at the State Capitol Building while Historic Denver Inc. shares a success story for the building at 17th and Pearl streets. Nine dot Arts showcases a local artist transforming the parking garage elevator lobbies at The Curtis Hotel. And OZ is converting Stapleton’s air traffic control tower into the city’s newest Punch Bowl Social. Vail Resorts shares the end user experience for new space in its Broomfield headquarters building; the WorthGroup marries past and present with its responsive hospitality design project in the South Broadway neighborhood; and MOA explains how pull-planning helps schools maintain fast-track schedules. As always, your input is what keeps the dialogue engaging and relevant. Please continue sharing your projects and ideas. Kris Oppermann Stern Publisher & Editor kostern@crej.com