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Feature Story - January 2007
 

Resorts Roundup

29 Road Bridge over Colorado River
Grand Junction
$10 million
Engineers: LONCO Inc., Leigh Whitehead & Associates Inc., CTL/Thompson Inc., R.J. Irish Consulting Engineering Geologists Inc.
Contractor: Hamon Constructors
Start: Oct. 2004 Finish: July 2006
Design and construction of a new bridge that features an automated anti-icing system on the bridge deck and uniquely shaped caisson caps.

Ameristar Casino Hotel
Black Hawk
$180 million
Architects: Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets Inc., Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo
Contractor: Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
Start: May 2006 Finish: Mid-2008
Construction of a 33-story, 536-room luxury hotel that will feature the town's only swimming pool and indoor and outdoor spas, set within an open-air terrazzo on the top floor.

Bear Crossing
Winter Park
$15.7 million
Architect: Baker, Hogan & Houx
Contractor: CFC Construction
Start: July 2005 Finish: June 2007
56 luxury townhomes on a seven-acre site approximately 1 mi. from Winter Park's main street.

Burlingame Ranch Affordable Housing - Phase I
Aspen
$36 million
Architect: Poss Architecture + Planning, DHM Design Inc.
Contractor: Shaw Construction
Start: Aug. 2005 Finish: Dec. 2006
Three-phase affordable housing and sustainable neighborhood project; first phase includes 84 family for-sale units and 13 single-family lots. Total build-out estimated at 236 residences.

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Fraser's Crossing - Founders Pointe
Winter Park
$41 million
Architect: OZ Architecture
Contractor: Milender White Construction Co.
Start: April 2006 Finish: Oct. 2007
Residential condominium building with 209 one- and two-bedroom units in ski resort's base village, with hot tub area atop a two-story parking garage.

Fitzgerald's Casino Historic Building
Black Hawk
$20 million
Architect: ICI Design Group
Contractor: Haselden Construction
Start: Oct. 2006 Finish: Jan. 2008
Includes preservation of the historic Rohling Inn, plus renovations and construction of a two-story, 22,700-sq-ft addition on a vacant lot adjacent to the existing property.

Fox Creek Village
Steamboat Springs
$4.1 million
Owner: Yampa Valley Housing Authority
Architect: Eric Smith & Associates
Contractor: Drahota Inc.
Start: July 2005 Finish: Summer 2006
Affordable-housing project that consists of 5 six-plex units totaling 34,675 sq ft.

The Gates at Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek
$27.5 million
Architect: Ivins Design Group
Contractor: CFC Construction Inc.
Start: March 2006 Finish: Dec. 2007
A 132,500-sq-ft, six-story, 52-unit condominium project featuring steel structure and below-grade parking.

Gore Creek Place
Vail
$29 million
Architect: 424O Architecture
Contractor: RA Nelson & Associates Inc.
Start: April 2005 Finish: Nov. 2006
Consists of 16 single-family, custom high-end residences on Gore Creek, with underground two-car garage for each unit.

Heart of the Rockies
Regional Medical Center
Salida
$20 million
Owner: Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Architect: Davis Partnership
Contractor: Haselden Construction LLC with joint venture partner Diesslin Structures
Start: May 2006 Finish: Aug. 2007
Construction of an 85,000-sq-ft, two-story replacement hospital on 20 acres. The new full-service medical center will provide a broad range of services, including emergency care, rehabilitation services, extensive diagnostic capabilities and treatments.

La Riva del Lago
Dillon
$10 million
Design-Builder: dcb Construction Co Inc.
Start: May 2005 Finish: June 2006
Transformation of 35-year-old mountain landmark into a mixed-use development with 37 condominiums atop the existing Dillon Center, which will nearly double in size to 90,000 sq ft. The 46,000-sq-ft residential addition includes a two-level parking garage and new stucco exterior shell.

Limelight Lodge
Aspen
$43 million
Architect: Cottle Carr Yaw Architects Ltd
Contractor: RA Nelson & Associates Inc.
Start: Dec. 2006 Finish: Spring 2008
Deconstruction of existing lodge to accommodate construction of four-story hotel with 125 guest rooms and 15 free-market condominiums.

Obermeyer Place
Aspen
$43 million
Architect: Cottle Carr Yaw Architects Ltd
Contractor: RA Nelson & Associates Inc
Start: May 2004 Finish: July 2006
Multi-use facility consisting of 280,000-sq-ft of retail and residential in five buildings atop a two-story, 200,000-sq-ft underground parking structure.

Mountain Thunder Lodge - Phase II
Breckenridge
$40 million (overall)
Architect: O'Bryan Partnership
Contractor: Hyder Construction
Start: Feb. 2006 Finish: Dec. 2006
Construction of 34 high-end townhomes.

One Steamboat Place
Steamboat Springs
$115 million
Architect: RNL, in partnership with Cottle Carr Yaw Architects
Contractor: Haselden Construction
Start: Spring 2007 Finish: Summer 2009
A 440,000-sq-ft project at the base of the ski slopes that will include three levels of parking, retail and commercial space, a spa and private residences.

Park Hyatt at Beaver Creek Renovation
Beaver Creek
$26 million
Architect: Hornberger+Worstell
Contractor: GE Johnson Construction Co.
Start: Spring 2006
Work includes interior room and spa renovations, relocation of the electrical room and the addition of air conditioning to all guest rooms.

The Residences at Little Nell
Aspen
$55 million
Architect: Bill Poss & Associates
Contractor: Swinerton Builders
Start: March 2006 Finish: July 2007
A 214,000-sq-ft residence club that includes 24 fractional-ownership condo units, two free-market condos, eight hotel rooms and eight affordable, employee-housing units.

Riverside Parkway - Phase I
Grand Junction
$13.7 million
Engineer: Carter & Burgess Inc.
Contractor: SEMA Construction Inc
Start: Nov. 2005 Finish: Nov. 2006
Consists of four miles of new and reconstructed arterial roadway and replacement of more than 36,000 ln ft of underground piping for water, sewer and storm facilities. Also includes upgrading and widening roadway from two-lane to four-lane traffic configuration.

Routt County Justice Center
Steamboat Springs
$13.3 million
Architect: HLM Design - Heery International
Contractor: FCI Constructors
Start: June 2006 Finish: Sept. 2007
Construction of a 49,630-sq-ft, three-story building of steel and concrete, featuring a brick, glass and metal panel exterior, extensive security measures and a sophisticated millwork package. The project will also include an addition and remodel to the existing detention center, with a connecting tunnel.

See Forever - Phases I and II
Telluride
$18 million
Architect: O'Bryan Partnership Inc.
Contractor: The Weitz Co.
Start: Dec. 2004 Finish: May 2006
The last phase of the Mountain Village development, this project includes two condominium buildings, four cabins, employee housing units, a restaurant, bar and 45 parking spaces in a connected underground garage.

Snowmass Base Village - Phase 1
Snowmass Village
$150 million
Architect: 4240 Architecture, Cottle Carr Yaw Architects Ltd, OZ Architecture
Contractor: The Weitz Co.
Start: Spring 2006 Finish: Fall 2008
Includes a children's' learning center, condominiums, retail and skier parking structure, road and infrastructure improvements and transportation center. LEED silver certification will be sought for new skier services building; all existing wetlands will be protected during construction.

St Mary's Hospital Century Project
Grand Junction
$148 million
Architects: Perkins+Will, Chamberlin Architects
Contractor: FCI Constructors Inc.
Start: Feb. 2006 Finish: Dec. 2010
New 12-story, 375,900-sq-ft patient tower, plus 157,725-sq-ft remodel within existing hospital.

Summit Medical Office Building
Frisco
$12 million
Owner: Centura Health
Architect: Davis Partnership Architects
Contractor: Mortenson
Start: Fall 2005 Finish: Fall 2006
Construction of a three-story medical office building adjacent to the new St. Anthony Summit Medical Center that will house county medical services and private health care providers.

Sunray Meadows
$17 million
Steamboat Springs
Architect: Eric Smith & Associates
Contractor: CFC Construction
Start: July 2005 Finish: Dec. 2006
New construction of a 14-building, 120-unit residential complex featuring an outdoor pool and spa tub.

Telluride Mountain School
Telluride
$1.45 million
Architect: Ewers Architecture
Contractor: Fortenberry Construction
Start: Feb. 2006 Finish: Aug. 2006
Transformation of existing building into a school for preschoolers through 12th graders, with an emphasis on sustainable design.

Timberline Cove
Frisco
$10.7 million
Architect: Eric Smith & Associates
Contractor: CFC Construction
Start: Oct. 2005 Finish: Sept. 2006
Four-story, 69,500-sq-ft project that will consist of 30 luxury units and a below-grade parking structure.

Village at Steamboat
Steamboat Springs
$34 million
Architect: Ankrom Moisan
Contractor: Drahota
Start: Nov. 2006 Finish: Early 2009
Four three-story residential buildings totaling 50,000 sq ft each, plus underground parking for each building, an outdoor pool and barbeque area, two outdoor spas and one enclosed spa, a sport court and a laundry/maintenance building.

Village Walk
Beaver Creek Village
$47.5 million
Architect: Gwathmey Pratt Schultz & Associates Inc.
Contractor: RA Nelson & Associates Inc.
Start: May 2005 Finish: 2007
Includes 26 luxury ski-in/ski-out duplexes.

Village at Winter Park - Buildings 4 & 5
Winter Park
$43 million
Architect: OZ Architecture
Contractor: Milender White Construction Co.
Start: April 2006 Finish: Dec. 2007
A 205-unit condominium building with two levels of concrete parking structure topped by three levels of residential space.

Westin Riverfront Resort
Avon
$100 million
Architect: OZ Architecture
Contractor: GE Johnson Construction Co.
Start: Fall 2006 Finish: Summer 2008
Features 206 condominium hotel units in varying configurations, accompanied by 108 onsite time-share units, spa and wellness center, sports rehabilitation clinic fitness research center.

Westin Snowmass Residences
Snowmass Village
Not yet discoled
Architect: Brennan, Beer, Gorman & Monk Inc.
Contractor: TBA
Start: TBD Finish: April 2009
Construction of a 246-unit whole-ownership condo/hotel at the base of the Snowmass ski area, with underground parking and an open lobby with a two-story, see-through fireplace.




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