The other day I had the chance to tour the recently completed 1515 Wynkoop project on Block 013, thanks to my friend David (who’s moving into the building) and Matt from Hines (the developer). The building is very nice. Check out the lobby and the awesome marble floor next time you’re walking by on Wynkoop street.
Anyway, here are a few photos (courtesy of Austin) of the views from the top-floor terrace:
Southeast down 15th. Nice view of the Four Seasons and Spire:
Northwest down 15th Street toward Lower Highland:
Southwest down Wynkoop. Interesting shot of three historic water tanks:
It sure is nice seeing 1515 Wynkoop complete, and a nice wide sidewalk between 15th and 16th along Wynkoop!
Great photos Ken! However, the first thing that caught my attention was the lifelessness of the buildings and streets.
Love those photos. Especially the one with the 3 water tanks. Denver was nothing but that kind of view at one time. Very gritty, and early-mid 1900s looking. very cool.
Why no pictures of the front of this building though (along 15th)? NOBODY has posted one anywhere yet! Is it not too impressive or what?
Wish I still lived there so i could check it out in person. But from what i've seen in photos, this building is an awesome addition to this part of town!
Yes it is nice seeing that building complete–and the whole block for that matter. My dad worked for many years in the old Terminal Annex, and I think he hated that building–the 1515 and the EPA are far better contributors to city life than the old TA ever was.
And while I'm on record as not particularly liking historicist designs, this one is of very high quality, and I like it very much.
Ken I love these photos and literally can't wait until you post them, I'm glad to see the progress my old home town is making…after living in NY and now in Philly and knowing the sentiment they have for new development i.e. gentrification, I'm curious about what the scene is like for downtown Denver's "working or artist" classes who rely on "cheap" rent i.e. downtowtown neighborhoods with crazy diversity, bodegas and mom&pop shops? I just think to have a "lively" downtown scene, Denver needs all types of housing (both decent, affordable low income housing AND high income housing). Any thoughts?
Oh, I took some photos on that block earlier this month…
http://www.bruceq.com/photos/public-art-in-denver/photo.php?pid=1953
Awesome pics, BruceQ! Thank you.
The water tank pic is gorgeous. Nice photography chops Ken!