DHA | DENVER HOUSING AUTHORITY
Annie Hancock, Real Estate Communications & Community Engagement Manager
ahanco@denverhousing.org
PROJECT DATES
May 2017 to September 2021
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The award winning, Gateway South is a key part of the Sun Valley redevelopment, featuring 92 units (1 BR and 2 BR flats) and the DECATUR FRESH food market. Its architectural design pays homage to the neighborhood's history, integrating materials that create continuity and identity. The use of diverse materials breaks up the six-story structures, providing a more human-scale experience. Notably, Gateway South incorporates lit-art by Brandy LeMae and fabricated by 3FORM, adding vibrancy and cultural richness to the community. Overall, it represents a thoughtful blend of historical context, architectural innovation, and artistic expression in urban renewal.
SERVICES PROVIDED
WORKSHOP8 played a comprehensive role in the development of Gateway South, providing services such as site planning, architecture, community outreach, interior design, FF&E selection, identity and branding, signage design, art design and selection, and contract administration.
PROJECT TEAM
Architect Principal | Joseph Vigil
Project Architect | Marcel van Garderen
Creative Director | Brandy LeMae
Interior Design Manager | Chelsea Semelka
Drawing Managers | Alex Parulis, Ivan Patino
Graphic Designer | Melissa McGinley & Megan Stanley
Production Support | Lyris Sanchez, Patrick Paden, Mitch Deans, Megan Stanley, Matthew Murray
General Contractor | I-Kota
MEP Engineer | Given and Associates
Structural Engineer | Anchor Engineering
Civil Engineer | Wilson & Company
Landscape Architect | StudioCPG
Energy Consultant | Group14 Engineering
AWARDS
2022 Downtown Denver Design Award
SIZE
92 Units and a Retail Market Space
81,470 SF excluding walkways
POPULATIONS SERVED
Mixed-Income Young Professionals and Essential Workers from over 33 cultural backgrounds. 34 of the 92 units are market rate (100% AMI, which is less than typical), remainder 60% AMI.
FUNDING
4% LIHTC, HUD
SUSTAINABILITY
2015 - EGC Enterprise Green Communities
SAFE HARBORS
UFAS, HUD Fair Housing, ADA > 2017 ICC A117.1
CONSTRUCTION COST
$23,959,635
PHOTO CREDIT
Read the Blog: News from the Gateway!