CONGRATULATIONS:Jill Taylor and Wendy Nix have been promoted to Associates!
Jill Taylor has completed her architect’s license! Congratulations are also due to Jill for the birth of her son, Jackson!
Ashley Miles recently joined us as interior designer. She was formerly with McDermott Planning and Design. In addition to being a good designer and a fun addition to our studio, when Ashley isn’t working, she can be found racing her Shelby Cobra! Welcome Ashley!
Owen Leslie and Melissa Marlowe are both LEED Approved Designers.
Kris Davis remains active in the Society of Design Administrators.
Crissy Duncan and Brad Nelson were both recently married (not to each other)!
NEWS:
We have recently made a major investment in a new CAD software platform by committing all new projects to be developed in Revit Software. Revit is a state of the art, building information modeling (BIM) program that develops the work fully in a 3 dimensional model. It allows clients to better understand the design as it evolves and to make more informed decisions. The software also results in a well coordinated set of documents as all the elements in the model are “linked” in 3 dimensions. We are able to generate interior perspectives and “fly thru” video of any portion of the design at any time. The response from our clients has been extremely positive!
RECENT ASSIGNMENTS:
National Assignments:
We continue to enjoy many assignments for Sprint with work in 16 states. Notable recent assignments include the Executive Offices for the Chairman in Reston, VA, an Executive Briefing Center on the Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan and the strategic analysis and planning of Sprint’s 250,000 sf Atlanta Metro facilities.
LEED Certified Projects:
We are nearing completion of two LEED certified projects. CB Richard Ellis will soon occupy the second phase of their south east office space which will become one of the first offices in their national portfolio to achieve LEED certification. Gerald H Phipps has recently occupied their new 40,000 sf headquarters which is also LEED certified. We applaud the commitment of these clients for their environmental stewardship.
Strategic Planning Assignments:
Cabela’s, the national sporting goods retailer, selected us to evaluate their long term real estate needs for the headquarters facilities in Sydney Nebraska. The work is nearing completion and is expected to lead to implementation of the recommended strategies. The work encompasses 380,000 sf of facilities for their existing staff of 1200 as well as expected growth to 2000 employees.
We are working with CoBiz Financial and evaluating their real estate requirements inclusive of all the companies under the CoBiz umbrella (120,000 sf). We are also under construction for a new branch bank for Colorado Business Bank in Cherry Creek.
We are evaluating Sprint’s entire Atlanta Metro area real estate requirements (250,000 sf) and assisting them in their strategic planning for real estate needs in this market.
Law Firm Planning:
We continue our long relationship with Sherman and Howard as we assist them in evaluating their real estate options for their 150,000 sf office. We are currently planning the 40,000 sf Townsend and Townsend and Crew relocation, and continue to work with Shughart Thomson and Kilroy as they evaluate relocation alternatives for their 25,000 sf offices. We recently completed a major renovation of the 60,000 sf offices for Baker and Hostetler. Extensive upgrades to the public areas including a mock trial room were required. We also completed expansion and renovation of the 20,000 sf offices for Sheridan Ross which was designed to reflect the cutting edge nature of their patent law practice while still referencing the stability and history of this well known Denver law firm. We continue to work with Holme Roberts and Owen on their Colorado Springs Library and recently completed the expansion of their new, Denver records facility.
Other Corporate Assignments:
We are working for George K Baum on the relocation of their 25,000 sf office facility which includes a trading room.
We are working for Cochlear on their 80,000 sf relocation. In addition to their office space, the project includes sound testing rooms to support their continued research.
We are working with ForeRunner on their 50,000 sf headquarters relocation project. The company, which supports the oil and gas industry, is experiencing extensive growth.
We have been selected by Open Range Communications to help them develop a new headquarters facility. This exciting new company is developing internet communications for rural America. This is repeat business for us as we have worked previously with the company’s CEO.
We have been selected by KRG Capital for their pending relocation.
We are designing a significant lobby renovation for the Manville Plaza Building for Glenborough Properties. The project includes a new entry canopy and exterior signage, new lighting, flooring, a featured millwork core wall and metal treatments as well as a new security desk, storefront and elevator cab renovations.
We continue to work with McKinnon and Associates and Lionstone Development on the 2 former Gates Office buildings at I-25 and Broadway (300,000 sf). Included are renovations to all public areas including building lobbies and restrooms, a new elevator, major MEP infrastructure upgrades, a new exterior plaza (and parking) and new building entries. Planning for prospective tenants is ongoing. The repositioning of this asset has led to success in the leasing and the previously empty buildings are now almost fully leased!
We continue to work with Crescent Real Estate Equities and Glenborough Properties on their Colorado buildings portfolio.
Recently Completed Assignments:
We continue to work extensively in the oil and gas sector where we recently completed projects for Cimarex in Houston (12,000 sf) and Midland, Texas (45,000 sf), the 25,000 sf regional office relocation for Petro Canada and the 45,000 headquarters for Mark West Energy Partners. We continue to work with Mark West as they expand their facilities.
We were hired by Callahan Partners to evaluate the Tabor Two floor plate and building core design during the design development phase of this major high rise building. Our work led to significant changes in the core design to improve the efficiency of the plan from the Tenant’s perspective.
We have completed the 60,000 sf headquarters and customer service center relocation for Collect America. The project included a large data center in addition to the office space requirements.
We have completed work for Kroenke Sports Enterprises on the renovation of the 1123 Auraria Parkway (Braun’s) Building in “LoDo” to provide new office space for their growing marketing group.
We have completed Educational Sales Management’s (ESM) new 18,000sf sales center which became the first office user in the new Aurora Southlands project.
We also completed the 80,000sf call center for Service Magic and the 75,000sf corporate HQ and call center for Home Buyer’s Warranty.
Public Sector Assignments:
We recently completed the renovation of the US Fish and Wildlife’s Denver regional headquarters including the specification and acquisition of new furniture throughout. We are certified as a SBA contractor for Federal Government work.
We also completed CDOT’s $12,000,000 expansion and renovation (Colorado Department of Transportation) in 2006. The work occurred at 4 different sites and comprised the relocation of the Traffic Operations Center, the relocation of their Materials Testing Labs, extensive engineering offices (new and remodeled), a building addition at the HQ building and a conversion of the old testing labs to office space. The work was done under a design/build delivery method with Centerre Construction.
SUMMER TRIP: The entire office (with spouses, friends, significant others etc.) attended NEOCON last summer. We closed the office for a few days of fun, camaraderie and education in Chicago. We took the Amtrak Zephyr (with sleeper cars) and attended seminars, parties, dinners and flew home. A good time was had by all! The photo is in the Chicago train station.
