DenverInfill Blog

I still love this tower and can't wait.

What is Buzz waiting on? He is teasing us with two towers and no word in months!!!
 

I like the design of this tower, but I question its siting. I'd rather see it across Lawrence and at the other (15th St.) end of the block, facing Park Central. This tower will cover Larimer Square in shadow--not only the charming courtyard facing the alley, where you can eat outside at Bistro Vendome--but also the other side of Larimer Square, putting outdoor patrons of The Market and other eateries in shade. That's fine in July, but what about February, when it's warm enough to sit outside in the sun, but too cool to sit outside in the shade? Of course, the land has different ownership and the design can't be moved, so the above argument isn't something we can do anything about. I agree that highrises are appropriate near LoDo, but I'm sorry this one has to be sited where it is.
 

Something struck me while I was at Oktoberfest this year. I was pointing out to a friend where the great gulf tower was going to be built and we were looking up and both of us noticed the great facades of the historic buildings on Larimer Square. I hadn't ever actually noticed how great the tops of the buildings were at Larimer. As commoners, not the architecture gazing types, we probably wouldn't have noticed the great architecture above our heads unless we were imagining where the great gulf tower was going to be. I agree completely that tall beautiful modern towers near Larimer will enhance and draw attention to the great historic buildings.
 

Something struck me while I was at Oktoberfest this year. I was pointing out to a friend where the great gulf tower was going to be built and we were looking up and both of us noticed the great facades of the historic buildings on Larimer Square. I hadn't ever actually noticed how great the tops of the buildings were at Larimer. As commoners, not the architecture gazing types, we probably wouldn't have noticed the great architecture above our heads unless we were imagining where the great gulf tower was going to be. I agree completely that tall beautiful modern towers near Larimer will enhance and draw attention to the great historic buildings.
 

I dunno--More tall buildings south of LODO such as the two you mention will put portions of this neighbor in shadows. It's difficult to see how less sunshine will improve larimer square and lodo. Aren't there are better ways to define the perimeter of the neighborhood than that?
 

Wow a better rendering...helicopter perspective! I felt compelled to reply concerning the shading issue. Hey the positive thing about this building is it's slender and not a fat highrise so it won't make as much of a horizontal shadow and it wouldn't be there if much at all as the sun arcs in the southern skies in the winter and spring. Just imagine if the building were lower and with the space ratio being as wide as the block between 14th and 15th that would suck. I'm sure the developers know what impacts to contemplate since the tower already is planned to set back away from 14th street. You know Denver's skyline is getting a great facelift and if I had any moola grande I'd be buying land near Invesco field for the huge view from that hill. Thanks Ken.
 

Ken,
I could not have said it any better. I agree with you 100% This is also what made me like the Union partners visiom more than the East West partners design. I think the towers will make lodo stand out even more. The historic structures amongst the great modern towers remind me so much of some of the great European cities, especially around the train stations. Thanks Ken
Fingers crossed for Four Seasons, Great Gulf, and Buzz too.
 

Are we seriously talking about shadows?
 

Someone is out doing soil samples today on the property!
 

"Are we seriously talking about shadows?"

Classic... this made me chuckle.