The Lydian
Featured Project
Mixed-Use
Denver, Colorado
High-rise construction
129 for-rent apartments
On-site leasing, management, fitness center, clubhouse, pool and amenity deck
15,000 SF Office
10,000 SF Retail
215,000 GSF
Five Points neighborhood, Denver, CO
Completed in 2018
2016 NAIOP Capital Markets Transaction of the Year
2018 Downtown Denver Partnership Award
Scope
Architecture
Interior Design
Relationships
Client: Palisade Partners and Confluence Companies
Civil Engineer: 2N Civil
Structural Engineer: KL&A
MEP Engineer: Given & Associates
Landscape Architect: Studio Insite
General Contractor: Confluence Builders
Design Challenge
Through community engagement, design a mixed-use building that will provide community-oriented services, office, and retail, in addition to a wide variety of apartment home types. A building of this scale must be designed to be sensitive to the adjacent residential context and also address the activity and vision of the Welton corridor—all while being sensitive to the rich cultural heritage of the area.
Accomplishments & Design Solution
The second addition to the burgeoning Five Points neighborhood, The Lydian is the first to reach the full 8 stories allowed in the district. Working closely with various neighborhood groups and Denver’s Landmark Preservation staff, the building addresses the public realm with a 2 and 3-story base along Welton and 26th. Appreciating Denver’s familiar 25-foot lot width, the base is composed of a series of bays—clad in richly-colored brick masonry, crafted with details varying from traditional to modern. The upper-level volumes, treated in a more contemporary fashion, sit back from the base, diminishing the impact to the pedestrian experience along the street.
At the heart of this project is a distinctive entry plaza—fronting Welton Street and presenting the voluminous lobby space shared by residents, office workers, and restaurant patrons alike. The inviting nature of this space epitomizes the public involvement in the design process as well as the ideas of inclusivity and community engagement. The resulting energy of this space appropriately responds to the light rail station platform that sits immediately adjacent to the building.
