RENDERINGS
Denver Housing Authority
Wayne Taunton, Portfolio Manager
720 932 3094 / wtaunt@denverhousing.org
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PROJECT TEAM
Architect | Joseph Vigil
Production Manager | Arlo Shuman
Interior Designer | Ulla Lange
Builder | Pinkard Construction
Developer | Denver Housing Authority
Energy Modeler & Sustainability Consultant | Sustainably Built
Landscape Architect | three sixty design
Soils Engineer | Terradyne
MEP | Gehring & Associates
Structural Engineer | LT Engineering
Photographers | Daniel O'Connor and Ed LaCasse
DETAILS
Built in 1973, the South Lowell Apartments (originally 68 units, 1-3 bedrooms) underwent a significant transformation. The existing clubhouse was removed, and the main building underwent a comprehensive interior and exterior renovation. The most striking addition was a brand new four-story structure boasting 28 energy-efficient units. This 27,400-square-foot building houses dedicated management and maintenance offices, along with a welcoming community gathering space. Through innovative design by WORKSHOP8 in collaboration with the general contractor, the project maximized the Denver Housing Authority's investment, achieving their goals while saving nearly $5 million compared to a complete demolition and rebuild.
FUNDING
4% LIHTC
Energy Performance Contract
Capital Funds
Chase Bank for construction debt including use of Private Bond cap
SUSTAINABILITY & ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Our sustainability focus was wide-ranging. Renovations included added insulation, high-albedo roof, energy-efficient boilers, new windows, and water-saving fixtures. New construction boasts high-efficiency HVAC, exceeding code insulation levels, optimal solar orientation, and a future-proof design for a photovoltaic system.
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
Prioritizing resident experience, we conducted extensive consultations with a significant portion of the existing community. These in-depth conversations served as a springboard for the final design strategy, ensuring the renovated space truly addressed the needs and preferences of those who would call it home.
SERVICES PROVIDED
WORKSHOP8 provided entitlement and community outreach services, site planning, architecture, interior design, branding, signage design, art design and selection, and contract administration in-house and included civil, landscape, MEP and structural engineering through subconsultants.
SIZE
96 Units / 92,676 SF
CONSTRUCTION COST
$10,833,893
ADDRESS
4727 S. Lowell Denver CO
AWARDS
2015 NAHRO Colorado Eagle Award for Excellence