With yesterday’s removal of all the fencing and scaffolding and sidewalk barriers, the exterior restoration of the building formerly known as Fontius (now the Sage Building) has been fully revealed and declared complete! Developer Evan Makovsky promised that the exterior rehab of the long-blighted building at 16th and Welton would be finished in time for the DNC. Thank you Shames-Makovsky, klipp architects, and Milender White Construction, for a job well done. Here are a couple of photos of the completed exterior, courtesy of Renee at Shames-Makovsky:

Here’s a nice surprise: Have you noticed the new stairway leading from the Welton sidewalk down into the basement? Makovsky has the underground space planned for a trendy bar–glass steps even:

Finally, the building has been nicely outfitted with exterior lighting. I can’t wait to see the Sage shine at night:

What a great day for Downtown Denver! Scratch Fontius from the list…