2020 Lawrence Update #3

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2020 Lawrence Update #3

Posted by Ryan Dravitz on March 15, 2012

It has been a few months since I have done an update on this project. It is now up to the 9th floor and some of the distinct features are starting to show.

This project is going up very quickly as you can see. Not much work minus the concrete shell has been done on the back side quite yet but that is sure to change within the next few weeks. As a refresher, this is a new development in Denver’s Arapahoe Square neighborhood which is finally starting to show signs of life.

From the front you can see some of the features of 2020 Lawrence. The brick work is beginning to go up and you can see the unique shape on the upper floors as well. The different shades of bricks add a pleasant touch on Lawrence Street. On the left you can see its older sibling, Solera.

This 231-unit, 10-story apartment building is always exciting to see especially given its location.

Filed under Arapahoe Square, Infill, Residential.

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Exempla Saint Joseph Heritage Project Update

Posted by Ryan Dravitz on March 13, 2012

I stumbled across this project while enjoying our beautiful Colorado weather this week. I noticed a red crane around Uptown that I haven’t seen before. Bound between 18th Avenue, 20th Avenue & Downing Street, Marion Street the Exempla Healthcare’s new Saint Joseph replacement hospital is being built. Check out the full details over at Mortenson, who is the construction manager of this project.

Nothing has gone vertical yet but there’s a lot of utility relocation, ground work, and obviously the two red cranes that will be on this site. On the right you can see the total size of the site. It’s not small by any means.

This project will cost a total of $367,000,000. This will be a 831,000 square foot space which will feature 348 patient beds, a roof top helipad, centerpiece chapel structure, central courtyard, and a roof top garden. It will also include a free standing utility plant, as well as two parking structures.

Filed under Infill, Uptown.

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The Logan Update

Posted by Ryan Dravitz on March 11, 2012

The project at 6th Avenue and Logan Street is starting to come along. This was announced on DenverInfill back in December. This is going to be a 5-story apartment building including 57 units.

Work on the parking structure has begun. This will house 51 parking spaces for the apartment tenants. The Logan is one of the first developments this neighborhood has seen in nearly two decades.

Taking a few steps back you can see how much this project will effect the Governors’ Park neighborhood in the most positive way. This was a grassy field for the longest time and wasn’t the most appealing when going by it on Logan Street.

Completion for The Logan is expected for Summer 2012.

Filed under Capitol Hill, Infill, Residential.

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1560 Boulder Update

Posted by Ryan Dravitz on February 12, 2012

Tower Cranes. Always a great indicator of development to both the untrained and trained eye. They are an icon of progress in any city and it’s always good to see a new one go up with a new and exciting project. I’m happy to share with you an update to a new project and its shiny new red tower crane in the Lower Highlands neighborhood: 1560 Boulder.

A lot of the foundation work is still being completed. This project is going to be a ‘U’ shape and will be 5-stories tall. It will also feature structured underground parking as well as ground floor retail. You can find the renderings and more details of the project here.

And now on to some of the best new features when a project is going under development; the tower crane. This is a top slewing crane by Potain which can also be found being used on the Cesar Chavez Modernization.

In this bonus picture, right next door, Prospect on Central is looking more completed by the week and fits the area very well. With this and the addition of 1560 Boulder, the Lower Highlands will be even more of a dense urban community.

There are a lot of projects in the Highlands neighborhood from town-homes to apartments being built right now. Always a great accomplishment for any neighborhood!

Filed under Highland, Infill, Residential.

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Manhattan Phase II Update #2

Posted by Ryan Dravitz on January 28, 2012

It has been a while since I have done an update on this project; last April that is. It is overdue for an update and is nearing completion. I apologize in advance for some of the lighting in these pictures. That winter sun casts a lot of shadows.

The project has reached its full height and the facade is starting to show. On the left you can see a little bit of the complete facade. But, most of the building is still wrapped in scaffolding.

The little rotunda on the top is showing which definitely gives this project more character. On the right, looking down the alley, you can see more of the almost-complete exterior. The brick makes it stand out a little more given what’s around it. (Glass House and The Manhattan)

Speaking of The Manhattan, in the shot on the left, you can see it as a nice backdrop to the second phase. When I was walking down the alley to get to the other side I ran into this mock up which gives you a rough idea of what each unit is going to look like on the outside. Neat!

Today, I give you two bonus pictures. On the left is the site where the new AMLI Residential project is going to go. That will add a lot to this area and is a very exciting sign for this area. On the right, you have a nice canyon that was created because of this project. It’s always nice to see these areas turn dense and look very urban.

This area is going to explode with infill this year and it is a great step in the right direction. I recommend you read the 2011 Retrospective if you haven’t yet and see what’s going on in this next year. I have made a nice long list of sites I’m going to have to keep up with for DenverInfill and it is very exciting.

Filed under Central Platte Valley, Infill, Residential.

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DaVita HQ Update #5

Posted by Ryan Dravitz on January 25, 2012

The DaVita Headquarters building is beginning to make its full presence in the area. The crane has been taken down, the facade is climbing up the building day by day, and you can begin to see the real shape of this building (not to mention a nice slanted roof).

Looking directly at the front of the project from 16th Street, you can see the nice seamless glass wall, matching its neighbor building as well as some other buildings in the area. On the other side, facing 16th Street directly, it looks like there will be a complete wall of glass as the facade. Neat!

On to the back side, you have a nice slanted rooftop and a great looking backdrop to the rail tracks. On the right, you can see how DaVita and its neighbor (1900 16th Street) have very similar facades. Having the two buildings so close together prevents any clash and is easy on the eyes. The slanted roof also gives Denver something it hasn’t seen much in the past.

It’s always nice seeing other construction projects around you when taking pictures. From the Millennium Bridge, you can see 2020 Lawrence beginning to poke out. That’s its red crane and a concrete pump. Soon you will be able to see this project from the bridge!

Filed under Infill, Office, Union Station.

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