14th Street Mall? Anyone who frequents, lives in, or works in the downtown area probably knows that 14th street has a very different feel than the 16th Street Mall. The city is currently reviewing ways to improve the pedestrian feel, human scale, and overall experience of 14th Street... this article provides an overview update of the news from 14th Street.
Venture Architecture is honored to have been selected by Rare Space and Hellerstein CPA Practice to be the architect of record on B's Baseball Museum. Listed by the Smithsonian Institute as one of the 21 best collectors of baseball memorabilia of all time, Bruce Hellerstein has an amazing collection of Old Stadium Architectural Fabric. His collection includes a perfectly preserved window from Forbes Field's main entrance, an original section of the Fenway's Green Monster Backstop, as well as countless stadium seats, turnstiles, all star game banners, and more. B's Baseball Museum is located just a few doors down from the Southeast Entrance to Coors Field. We'll keep you posted about the Grand Opening date for this amazing LoDo project, or check the website: B's Baseball Museum
We like the clean, modernist design aesthetic of GreenSource magazine's July 2009 "Best Green House". The house was built by students of Taliesin, the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture in Scottsdale, AZ. Taliesin Dean, Victor Sidy, describes the school's philosophy as based on Frank Lloyd Wright's "constant inquiry of the relationship between man and nature.”
The 600 square foot, 13 foot-wide "Mod.Fab." house incorporates modern style with the goal of minimal impact on natural surroundings. The steel-chassis structure is designed for mass-production. However, unlike the typical pre-fabricated home, this house utilizes photovoltaic solar technology and a roof designed to channel rainwater to a cistern, as well as Wolf/Subzero appliances and Milgard sliding glass doors for a feeling of compact luxury.
Venture strives to embrace "green" products and technology, but as this article, "The Freaky Math of Plug In Hybrids", shows, it pays to look closely at the real value behind every product we use. Awareness is key when evaluating "green" options. If a project calls for cost-effectiveness to take a backseat to environmentally friendly options, we look for data that proves the value of the "green" products we offer our clients.
Denver and Colorado continues to outpace the nation in "year to year losses" for residential real estate prices. It was also the smallest decrease since 2007. As the data comes in, it appears that at least the slide over the economic edge may be over... and as predicted, the Rocky Mountain West is ahead of the nation."Report: Colorado, Denver outperform nation on home-resale prices"
So, it appears that there is more wind power capacity that had been previously thought... particularly at higher altitudes. Take a look at this recent article from Popular Science Magazine:
To follow up from our last post... here is an excerpt from the August 5th Press Release on Martin Goldstein's nomination to Denver's Landmark Preservation Commission:
Denver, CO—Denver has a new advocate to help protect and preserve its historical character.On the heels of a unanimous nomination by the Denver Planning Board, Mayor John Hickenlooper formally appointed Martin Goldstein, founder of Venture Architecture, to Denver’s Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC).The LPC is charged with designating, preserving, enhancing, and perpetuating structures or districts of architectural, historical, or geographical significance in Denver.
"Denver is distinguished by unique landmarked structures that help to tell the story of our City’s past and it is imperative that we continue to protect them,” noted Tyler Gibbs, Manager, Planning Services for the City and County of Denver. “We are proud to have Martin join the Board and contribute his expertise to the City’s continued commitment to the values and effective implementation of Historic Preservation throughout our community." ...
Late last week, we at Venture learned that Mayor Hickenlooper has appointed our founding Partner, Martin Goldstein, to a three year seat on Denver's Landmark Preservation Commission. We are very appreciative for this appointment and for all of the support we have received. Special thanks to Rich Delanoy for his nomination at the Planning Board, to Judy Blake for all of her encouragement, and to Tyler Gibbs and Moly Urbina as well.
Venture Architecture is committed to supporting the local community by promoting smart, sustainable design as well as the preservation of Denver's Architectural Fabric. We know that Martin will work hard to support the great work that the commission routinely provides to the community... and he will strive to add to that talented body of community leaders.
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