If you’ve been following DenverInfill for a while, you know that the historic Fontius/Steel building at 16th and Welton on Block 162 in Downtown Denver has been a major focus of this website. Thanks to John Rebchook at the Rocky Mountain News and the architects at Klipp, here is a rendering of what the Fontius will look post-restoration:

Of course, the new Fontius looks a lot like the old Fontius in terms of its overall appearance, but the ground-floor retail spaces will get renovated back to their original design and the whole building will get a full makeover, so when complete, it will be a striking addition to the Downtown experience.

The Fontius (new name pending) will become retail and office space once renovated. The Urban Land Institute also recently helped Evan Makovsky with ideas for the new development on the rest of Block 162. Makovsky and team are currently contemplating the ULI’s recommendations and are working to develop a revised development plan. While it will be another year or so before the final plans for the new development are complete, renovation of the historic Fontius should be finished in time for the DNC in August.

Scaffolding around the Fontius building–what an amazing sight!

By the way, if you haven’t visited John Rebchook’s new real estate blog at the Rocky, check it out here.