Visiting Denver any time soon? Do you happen to be crazy about architecture? Well you are in luck, the Front Range (Denver/Boulder area) has a wide variety of houses, offices and museums of architectural interest. The link below will give you the names and locations of a dozen of these buildings.
http://www.archdaily.com/119839/architecture-city-guide-denver/
Notably absent from the list is I.M. Pei's NCAR facility in Boulder. This iconic building is visible almost anywhere within the city and the views from the top are fantastic. Follow Table Mesa west and after leaving the neighborhoods, NCAR will be visible to your left. The structure goes in and out of view as the road winds 1000+ feet up the mountainside. If you are up for a challenge, cycling up to NCAR provides and different way to experience the building and you will be treated to a very fun descent!
Charles Haertling was also left off ArchDaily's list. This prolific architect designed mostly in Boulder, but his buildings can be found hidden throughout the region. Maybe his most unique project, the "Mushroom House," can be found in North Boulder. This small house looks like a patch of mushrooms and would be suitable for any Smurf family.
Don't forget to wander the streets of Denver (our headquarters). There are hundreds, if not thousands, of old Victorian homes spread throughout the city. Capitol Hill is a great walking neighborhood where is seems every other building is on Denver's Historic Preservation List. Plus, the weather is usually fantastic!
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