• The entry is relocated to the center of the building to allow for multiple tenants.

  • The new structure not only signals the entry, but also creates a shaded outdoor terrace on the second level as an amenity for the office spaces.

  • The interior office space features updated lighting and flooring and a shade element on the south facing glass walls for energy conservation and internal comfort.

  • This design draws from 1930’s architecture, as most of the downtown historic buildings date from that era.

  • A total of 10,000 sf, it’s a retail and office building with a corner restaurant.

  • This site plan shows flexible retail space along Main Street, a corner restaurant, and entry to offices above.

  • This is the cover of a different project concept, called Innovation HQ, a dynamic shared work environment centered around entrepreneur-ism in Boulder.

  • This conceptual computer model shows the site from above. It includes sharing a portion of the City offices building in the block between 13th and Canyon.

  • An exploded view.

  • Quick interior renderings show spatial organizational concepts.

  • Possible organization of the Innovation HQ member companies.

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    The exterior is designed to feature flags of all African countries as a cornice motif on a raised parapet wall.

  • The main level plan featuring shops, a food court, and cultural exhibits.

  • The second level plan featuring shops, offices, banquet rooms, and African Art Exhibits.

  • The third level plan with offices and a small exercise room.

  • Typical food court kitchen.

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Other Office/ Mixed Use Projects

Four urban mixed-use projects are featured here. The first shows conceptual design model renderings for re-purposing an existing auto dealership into a high-tech office building with a minimal construction budget.

The second is in Frederick, CO, and its design draws from 1930’s architecture, the era of most of the downtown historic buildings. 10,000 sf restaurant with offices above. Designed to LEED Gold standards.

The third is a study for Innovation HQ, a dynamic shared work environment centered around entrepreneurism in downtown Boulder. This concept includes sharing a portion of the City offices building in the block between 13th and Canyon.

The fourth is a 56,000 sf renovation of the JC Penney store in downtown Aurora. It was intended as a unique experiment in creating a center for African culture for Denver with restaurants, shops, a cultural exhibit, education center, event center, and office space.

 

  • Date June 21, 2021
  • Tags Multi-Family