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DAM Troubles
Roof repairs to Hamilton Building should be finished by summer’s end
A few weeks after the Denver Art Museum’s new Frederic C. Hamilton wing’s grand opening last October, a massive storm dumped nearly two ft of snow and gave the new structure its first real test of severe weather. Water leaked from the roof and skylights in the 120-ft-high El Pomar Grand Atrium.
by Kelly Davidson
Now that snow has finally melted in the Mile High City, construction crews are working on permanent repairs on the roof of the new Frederic C. Hamilton wing at the Denver Art Museum. The roof began leaking as a result of record-breaking snowfalls last fall and winter.
After unveiling the long-awaited 146,000-sq-ft addition last fall, trustees, staff and patrons thought they’d seen the last of construction crews for a while. But only weeks after the Hamilton wing’s grand opening on Oct. 7, a massive storm dumped nearly two ft of snow and gave the new structure its first real test of severe weather. Much to their disappointment, museum officials discovered water leaking from the roof and skylights in the El Pomar Grand Atrium. This soaring, 120-ft-high space serves as the main lobby for the galleries and is best known for its sloped walls and a spiraling, four-story staircase.
The building’s architects, a joint venture between Studio Daniel Libeskind and Denver’s Davis Partnership Architects, worked with teams from general contractor M.A. Mortenson to inspect the atrium’s roof, which is composed of structural steel and a metal deck clad in titanium panels. As part of a temporary fix, crews removed elevated beam covers and applied an additional waterproofing layer.
But another series of big storms in December and January complicated matters, making it difficult for investigators to locate the source of the leak. Construction crews added extra waterproofing to a wall on the atrium’s roof that was designed to prevent snow and water from overflowing down onto the building’s entrance. They also removed some interior drywall to aid in monitoring water movement on the roof’s interior underside.
“The problem is primarily on the atrium roof and its skylights, where there are issues with condensation and leaking,” says Brit Probst, a principal and partner at Davis Partnership Architects. “The exact causes are still being investigated and won’t be fully known until the existing roof is removed.”
Crews will likely replace much of the atrium’s existing roof, Probst says. Though plans for a permanent solution are still in discussion, the museum hopes to have the problem resolved by the end of summer. The price tag for repairs is undisclosed at this time.
“It is absolutely unfortunate to have an issue, but I think we are lucky to have realized it at such an early point when all parties were still on-site and available to deal with it,” says Andrea Kalivas Fulton, a museum spokesperson.
This story was originally posted at www.archrecord.construction.com.
New Dome Caps Leeds School/Swinerton Wins Four Seasons Hotel Project/Cherry Creek Renovations Under Way
The University of Colorado at Boulder’s Leeds School of Business is undergoing a $38-million expansion and renovation for which LEED-gold certification will be sought. The project is scheduled to finish in time for fall classes.
New Dome Placed on Renovated CU-Boulder Business Building
A 10-ft-high dome was placed onto the University of Colorado at Boulder business school building, which is undergoing a major expansion and renovation. The dome was placed over the building’s new four-level atrium.
Construction began last spring on the $38-million expansion and renovation of the Leeds School of Business. The building will be named in honor of the Denver-area Koelbel family, pending approval by the CU Board of Regents.
The expansion is adding 65,000 sq ft to the existing 100,000-sq-ft building. The project, for which LEED-gold certification from the U.S. Building Council will be sought, is scheduled to finish in time for fall classes.
Denver’s Pinkard Construction Co. is the general contractor. The architect is Davis Partnership, also of Denver.
Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Taking Shape in Denver
The Ritz-Carlton Denver’s new ballroom has taken form as construction teams continue to frame out the steel at 1881 Curtis St.
Included in the work, which started in the spring, was the placement of three large steel trusses to provide the skeleton of the new 6,200-sq-ft ballroom. The massive trusses, each nine ft deep by 90 ft long, have a combined weight of approximately 42,750 lbs and form the backbone of the structure. The construction represents an addition to the building at 1881 Curtis, with a back wall removed to make way for the new ballroom.
The Ritz-Carlton Denver will be situated on the first 14 floors of the building with 13,000 sq ft of meeting space, including the ballroom, a junior ballroom, business center and lobby lounge. Guest rooms will measure more than 510 sq ft each, making them among the largest guest rooms in Denver.
M.A. Mortenson Co. is the general contractor for the hotel project.
Swinerton Will Begin Four Seasons Hotel Construction This Fall
Denver’s Swinerton Builders will be the general contractor for the 45-story Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Denver when it breaks ground late this summer. The $300-million project is scheduled to finish by the end of 2009.
1111 Tower LLC announced in April that it will begin construction this fall on the 600-ft-tall combination hotel and residences at the corner of 14th and Arapahoe streets. When complete, it will be the fourth tallest building in Denver.
Inspired by classic skyscrapers from some of America’s great cities, the tower will feature 230 hotel rooms and 102 private residences, ranging from 965 sq ft to 6,100 sq ft. The hotel will occupy the first 16 floors of the building; the residences will begin on the 18th floor.
The project’s design team is led by Carney Architects of Jackson Hole, Wyo., with HKS Inc. of Dallas, the architect-of-record.
Bilkey Llinas Design of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., is the interior designer for the hotel while Atlanta-based Clausen-Chewning Interior Design will handle the residences.
Renovations Begin in Cherry Creek North
Construction began in April on the redevelopment of two key properties in the heart of Denver’s Cherry Creek North—158 Fillmore and One Fillmore Place.
The Weitz Co. of Denver is the general contractor for both projects, which will cost around $10 million and are expected to be completed by next March. Gensler will handle the architectural design and environmental integration.
At 158 Fillmore, renovations will maintain the 34,000-sq-ft building’s mix of retail and office space on the ground and upper floors, respectively. The existing façade will be replaced with a glass curtain wall, a canopy and exterior elevations..
One Fillmore Place’s stucco exterior will be replaced with floor-to-ceiling glass, and the building’s current courtyard will also be reconfigured. The building was home to the Tattered Cover Bookstore until that business relocated last year to East Colfax Avenue.
Pura Vida Club and Spa will take up 30,000 sq ft of the renovated building, which will incorporate green building standards in energy efficiency and sustainability.
The general contractor for interior construction is Spectrum General Contractors. The interior design and architecture is being provided by Denver’s Semple Brown Design.
Taylor Kohrs Doing Horizontal Construction at Centennial Corner
Horizontal construction is under way at the new Centennial Corner mixed-use development at East Arapahoe and Lima in Centennial.
Taylor Kohrs is handling the work for Amsource Companies, the project’s owner and developer. Construction includes overlap grading, curb and gutter, sidewalks, excavation, asphalt paving, installation of sewer and water mains, bridge construction, creek bank protection and a detention pond.
Work is scheduled for completion later this month.
Alliance Building HGI Projects in Fort Collins and Denver
A topping-out was held in late March for the Hilton Garden Inn in Fort Collins.The 76,000-sq-ft hotel, located at 2821 E. Harmony Rd., will feature 120 rooms when it opens in the fall. Other highlights will include a full-service kitchen, approximately 5,000 sq ft of meeting space, a pool and spa area and exercise room. Alliance Construction Solutions is the general contractor.
The firm is also building the $22-million Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Denver. Designed by Ivins Design Group, that project—a 220,000-sq-ft, 221-room hotel—is scheduled to open this month at the corner of 14th and Welton streets, adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center.
Opus Northwest’s Parkside Office Plaza to Open Next April
Opus Northwest LLC will build Parkside Office Plaza at Inverness, a 100,000-sq-ft office building in the Inverness Business Park.
Designed by MOA Architects in collaboration with Opus A&E, the project is meant to address a growing need for affordably priced office space in the southeast metro areas, where rising rental rates are forcing tenants to seek new office locations.
Located on a 5.5-acre site at 349 Inverness Drive South, the three-story building will include 33,000-sq-ft floorplates; extensive parking, including 67 spaces in a covered garage; Front Range views; and easy access to Interstate 25 and C-470.
Construction is scheduled for completion in April 2008.
Dohn Building a ‘Green’ School in Tinmath
Dohn Construction Inc. of Fort Collins has began work on the Poudre School District’s newest elementary school in Tinmath, designed to be one of the first facilities in the country certified under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Schools program.
The LEED for Schools program distinguishes K-12 facilities that use 30 to 50% less energy than conventional schools, reduce harmful CO2 emissions by 40%, use 30% less water and have better lighting and temperature controls.
Designed by RB+B Architects, the $9.5-million school is scheduled for completion in 2008.
Construction Under Way on ProLogis Park 70 Building
Construction has begun on Building 9 at ProLogis Park 70, an industrial park under development at 24000 E. 19th Ave. in Aurora, near the intersection of I-70 and E-470.
Ware Malcomb in Denver is providing site development, architectural and interior design services for the 625,573-sq-ft industrial distribution warehouse building, which is located on 35 acres. Murray & Stafford of Denver is the general contractor.
ProLogis will design and build the facility to serve as a national distribution center for Furniture Row, which purchased the land and the building.
Construction is expected to finish in the third quarter of this year.
Fransen Pittman Breaks Ground on New Church, Finishes Another
Fransen Pittman General Contractors has broken ground on the new Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Lafayette, scheduled for completion in January.
Eidos Architects designed the 28,485-sq-ft building, which sits on an 11-acre site in the Cabrini Gardens subdivision. Extensive site work will be required for the $5.5-million project, which will feature a steel-framed facility with a masonry veneer and stucco accents, an exposed pitched roof with concrete tiles and clerestory over the sanctuary.
Earlier this year, the contractor completed construction of the $7.5-million Crossroads Baptist Church in Thornton, designed by Lee Architects/Interior Designers of Denver. The 36,913-sq-ft facility includes a 700-seat sanctuary, a full stage with theatrical lighting, commercial kitchen, classrooms and other multi-purpose areas.
GTC Breaks Ground on Four More Projects
Golden Triangle Construction has begun work on four new projects along the Front Range.
The new 14,233-sq-ft Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house at the University of Denver will replace the former house that faced Evans Avenue for more than 50 years. The three-story facility will feature structural masonry exterior walls, brick veneer and limestone detail elements that have become a DU signature.
Englewood Senior Housing’s new office building, designed by Boulder Associates, will be a two-story, 9,500-sq-ft facility that includes four apartments on the second floor.
US Oncology will occupy the new Tebo Family Medical Pavilion in Boulder. The 42,700-sq-ft of tenant improvements, also designed by Boulder Associates, will include medical offices, X-ray rooms, exam rooms, a lead-shielded cyber knife room and space for a linear accelerator.
The Northtree Welcome Center will serve as a information, community and recreation center for visitors and residents of Banning Lewis Ranch in Colorado Springs. The facility will include 7,500 sq ft of meeting, social and exercise space, a 25-m. junior Olympic lap pool, water splash play area for kids and sports courts.
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