Welcome to our Denver studio
If we had to choose one word to describe our Denver studio, it would be active. Our lifestyles are active (many of us bike to work, no matter the weather). Our workplace is active (as a dog-friendly bunch, there’s boundless canine energy coursing through the halls). And our practice is active (most of our work is for Sports, Recreation and Entertainment clients). We’re also actively involved in carrying out our firm’s commitment to well-being: we design transformative places that enliven downtowns, foster social connections, and promote physical fitness.
—Sheridan Staats, Architect
Every year, architects in our studio participate in the Cleworth Architectural Legacy (CAL) Project to introduce diverse groups of young students to the world of architecture. We get kids excited about design by telling the story of architecture and engaging them in hands-on activities.
Our studio is housed in a 1927 building originally designed as an arena and amusement hall. In 1933, it was renovated into the Rainbow Ballroom, known for decades as one of best dance halls west of the Mississippi River. The dance hall stayed in business for 28 years, closing in 1961.
By 2002, we had purchased the building, and it was during our renovation that we unearthed a treasure: a series of original Rainbow Ballroom posters promoting some of the greatest musical performers of all time, including Louis Armstrong, Lawrence Welk, Duke Ellington, Fats Domino, Nat King Cole, and Chuck Berry. Today, many of those posters are on display in our lobby for all to enjoy.
Socialize with Denver
Imagining a new expression for South Dakota School of Mines & Technology O'Harra Memorial. A unique opportunity to attach to an existing landscape, the stadium, and overlap layers of texture, transparency and articulation creating a new energized experience.
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The @savannah_arena has topped off!
It will be fully enclosed within the next month and enjoyed by the community in the first part of 2022.
@perkinswill_ATL @oakviewgroup
🎶 Nothing can stop me, I’m all the way up! 🎶 🏗🌲🇺🇸 #ToppingOffCeremony #raisethatbeam #excitmentisbuilding 4
It has been an honor to work with the Sun Valley Kitchen here in Denver over the last 2 years. We take pride in supporting local organizations who do so much for their surrounding community.
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