Back in August, I shared some construction photos with you of the South Lowell Apartments, for the Denver Housing Authority. Just in time for the holidays, I have some final “glam shots” to share.
South Lowell took a 1970’s era, courtyard style apartment building, in need of intense repair, and re-vamped the existing 68 units, adding a new 28-unit apartment building on the interior. Thinking “inside the box”, the design maintained the scale and proportions of the existing two-story structure, while creating a dynamic interior courtyard space, uniting the new and old through exterior walkways and bridges.
This was a bit of a challenging project and required extremely close collaboration between the Owner, Architect and Contractor; Denver Housing Authority (DHA), WORKSHOP8 and Pinkard Construction, respectively. Each member of the team played a key role that was critical to the ongoing design and development of a program that could be financed within the context of the available funding sources. The team’s collaborative work has produced a more vibrant, active and healthier community.
Sunrise! Fountain graphic by three sixty design.
Photo credit: Daniel O’Connor
New building on the left, original building on the right.
Photo credit: Daniel O’Connor
A new bridge “catwalk” connects the two buildings.
Photo credit: Daniel O’Connor
View from the “catwalk”. Existing building on the right, new on the left.
Photo credit: Daniel O’Connor
View of the “catwalk” on the left, new building on the right.
Photo credit: Daniel O’Connor
Morning shot of the new building.
Photo credit: Ed LaCasse
View from the new building down in to the spray fountain.
Photo credit: Daniel O’Connor
Another shot of the bridge.
Photo credit: Daniel O’Connor
The spray fountain heads are visible within the blue and white circles in the courtyard.
Photo credit: Daniel O’Connor
And finally a shot to remember what we started with!
I’m happy to announce that all 96 units are occupied and I hope the new tenants appreciate and enjoy the spaces and design as much as I do.
The W8 team wishes you a joyful holiday season!
