While the seasons change and the trees go bare, a new tree-medium is on the rise in Downtown Denver. While taking a walk on this brisk evening, something appeared in the corner of my eye and stopped me in my tracks. Populus, boasting the facade of an aspen tree in its renderings, is finally starting to show the first elements of the tree-like facade.

The highly anticipated facade on Populus is beginning to rise on the corner of West Colfax Avenue and Court Place. Judging by how the panels are fabricated and the glass already in place, the final facade elements should go up fairly quickly. Here are a handful of photos from around the project.

In addition to the new facade elements, the rest of the project is coming along nicely. The building has topped out and is almost entirely enclosed. Below are a few more progress photos from around the block.

This year marks the year of new and exciting facades around Denver. While density alone is always appreciated, unique designs and eye-catching buildings are icing on the cake.

Project Description Developer Architect Contractor
13 Stories | 297 hotel rooms | 0 (v) parking Urban Villages Studio Gang Beck Group