Comments on: New Jefferson Park Project: PURE Townhomes http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure.html News and information about urban infill development in the Mile High City Wed, 23 May 2012 05:26:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure.html/comment-page-1#comment-3509 Anonymous Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:25:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure-townhomes.html#comment-3509 Has anyone heard if this is still happening? Has anyone heard if this is still happening?

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure.html/comment-page-1#comment-2180 Anonymous Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:44:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure-townhomes.html#comment-2180 While I have to agree that the renderings show a building that people should get exctied about, its not apparent that those same people have reviewed the floor plans. I'd hang a picture of this building on my wall, but I'd hate to try to live there. This seems to be a result of the design/development process and its lack of conversation between the client and designer. Its easy to design a 1400-1800 sf space, its hard to do a good, let alone great, one. While I have to agree that the renderings show a building that people should get exctied about, its not apparent that those same people have reviewed the floor plans. I'd hang a picture of this building on my wall, but I'd hate to try to live there. This seems to be a result of the design/development process and its lack of conversation between the client and designer. Its easy to design a 1400-1800 sf space, its hard to do a good, let alone great, one.

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure.html/comment-page-1#comment-2160 Anonymous Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:19:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure-townhomes.html#comment-2160 It seems somewhat interesting that the only talk of "sustainability" that most are griping about if the incorporation of pv's. As great as solar is, it's not the only way to "green up" a project. I think it’s great that they’ve utilized a vacant site instead of scraping an alternative site, and secondly it’s a fairly high density project, which in and of itself is “sustainable.” <br /><br /> I wouldn’t turn my head to this project based on the fact that they’re not plastering pv’s all over the roof in order to be “sustainable.” It’ll be interesting to see what types of finishes and systems they utilize before you make a final judgment.<br /><br />Sustainability aside, I think it’s a great project for the area. It brings an aesthetic that I’m sure will be mimicked after the project is completed. I think it’s refreshing to see something that isn’t attempting to echo some tuscan-esque crap that’s being built around town, completely out of context. I could see these becoming an excellent investment in the long run.<br /><br />Aside from everything above... those views are going to be incredible... unmatched in my opinion! It seems somewhat interesting that the only talk of "sustainability" that most are griping about if the incorporation of pv's. As great as solar is, it's not the only way to "green up" a project. I think it’s great that they’ve utilized a vacant site instead of scraping an alternative site, and secondly it’s a fairly high density project, which in and of itself is “sustainable.”

I wouldn’t turn my head to this project based on the fact that they’re not plastering pv’s all over the roof in order to be “sustainable.” It’ll be interesting to see what types of finishes and systems they utilize before you make a final judgment.

Sustainability aside, I think it’s a great project for the area. It brings an aesthetic that I’m sure will be mimicked after the project is completed. I think it’s refreshing to see something that isn’t attempting to echo some tuscan-esque crap that’s being built around town, completely out of context. I could see these becoming an excellent investment in the long run.

Aside from everything above… those views are going to be incredible… unmatched in my opinion!

]]> By: Saint http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure.html/comment-page-1#comment-2031 Saint Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:37:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure-townhomes.html#comment-2031 Looks like an office building to me. Looks like an office building to me.

]]> By: Dirk Gently http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure.html/comment-page-1#comment-2028 Dirk Gently Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:18:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure-townhomes.html#comment-2028 Bauhaus/modernist with LEED twist looks great...until it's about two years old. Unless the upkeep is spotless, in my opinion these things get ugly really, really fast. God, I hate this design.<br /><br />That said, I will agree with the majority here that even then it's not as bad as the mish-mash of materials on other stuff, but still...can't we find some designs that integrate future-oriented function that matches the environment while still being aesthetically pleasing? Bauhaus/modernist with LEED twist looks great…until it's about two years old. Unless the upkeep is spotless, in my opinion these things get ugly really, really fast. God, I hate this design.

That said, I will agree with the majority here that even then it's not as bad as the mish-mash of materials on other stuff, but still…can't we find some designs that integrate future-oriented function that matches the environment while still being aesthetically pleasing?

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure.html/comment-page-1#comment-2021 Anonymous Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:14:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure-townhomes.html#comment-2021 Anon 5:51, your comment is inappropriate and mean spirited, take your nastiness somewhere else. Anon 5:51, your comment is inappropriate and mean spirited, take your nastiness somewhere else.

]]> By: Freddie http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure.html/comment-page-1#comment-2020 Freddie Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:40:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure-townhomes.html#comment-2020 I love levels. I kinda like the ones with the small garages the best because they have a finished room with a bathroom on the bottom level. That makes four real levels! I would soundproof it and turn it into a little recording studio. The garage would be the studio and the "office" would be the control room. The soundproofing might not require much seeing as how there are two walls between you and the neighbors with the stairwell and office creating some seperation. Man, I love levels!<br /><br />I'd throw a small coctail-party or bar-b-q here and there and really get some good use out of that top level. Wonder what the veiw is like from the deck...<br /><br />*sigh* OK fantacy over. I don't have the money for a $400K pad right now... I love levels. I kinda like the ones with the small garages the best because they have a finished room with a bathroom on the bottom level. That makes four real levels! I would soundproof it and turn it into a little recording studio. The garage would be the studio and the "office" would be the control room. The soundproofing might not require much seeing as how there are two walls between you and the neighbors with the stairwell and office creating some seperation. Man, I love levels!

I'd throw a small coctail-party or bar-b-q here and there and really get some good use out of that top level. Wonder what the veiw is like from the deck…

*sigh* OK fantacy over. I don't have the money for a $400K pad right now…

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure.html/comment-page-1#comment-2018 Anonymous Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:51:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure-townhomes.html#comment-2018 what this project is missing is a giant windmill on the roof, with perhaps a large compost pile in the foreground. A missed opportunity. what this project is missing is a giant windmill on the roof, with perhaps a large compost pile in the foreground. A missed opportunity.

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure.html/comment-page-1#comment-2016 Anonymous Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:17:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure-townhomes.html#comment-2016 This reminds me of something in So Cal. I love it we need a little more of this style. This reminds me of something in So Cal. I love it we need a little more of this style.

]]> By: Anonymous http://denverinfill.com/blog/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure.html/comment-page-1#comment-2014 Anonymous Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:39:00 +0000 http://denverinfill.com/wordpress/2008/06/new-jefferson-park-project-pure-townhomes.html#comment-2014 The only thing that would enhance this project in my mind would be the inclusion of some eco-friendly elements. Some solar panels on the roof would not detract from the overall feel of the design and would give buyers peace of mind that they're not exposed to ever-increasing energy prices...<br /><br />seems like a missed opportunity here. The only thing that would enhance this project in my mind would be the inclusion of some eco-friendly elements. Some solar panels on the roof would not detract from the overall feel of the design and would give buyers peace of mind that they're not exposed to ever-increasing energy prices…

seems like a missed opportunity here.

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