Schaden Dining Hall at Kent Denver School

The LEED Platinum Dining Hall includes 8,000 sf of extensive renovation and 12,000 sf of new construction. The new facility expands the school’s dining capacity with the flexibility to host a wide range of campus events. The glazed west facade has an expansive view of the Front Range. When open, the doors provide natural airflow to all public spaces, while allowing for expanded use of the west plaza and dining area. The plaza overlooks an orchard and garden that provide locally grown produce to the dining hall during the school year and will be fertilized using compost from food waste.

Services
Architecture
Interiors
Planning
Typology
Education
Sustainablity
Location
Englewood, Colorado
Size
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A “living wall” made up of a 14-by-8-foot vertical garden with 576 plants includes herbs such as thyme, basil, parsley and rosemary, which are harvested for use in meal preparation takes center stage in the server area.

Since the dining hall opened, student salad consumption has increased 46 percent; fruits and vegetables 63 percent , and whole fruit consumption 88 percent.
Kevin Duncan, Former President of Kent Denver’s Board of Trustees

Simplicity at Every Turn

Embracing an inclusive ethos, Hurley Place positions itself with the river as its focal point, inviting diverse communities and fostering economic vibrancy. The Riverfront development is comprised of two residential towers, a hotel tower, and an expansive central open space connecting to the river. This central connector is flanked by food & beverage and retail establishments and serves as both a connection to the Promenade but also a gathering space for the community.

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Awards & recognition

2013
AIA Colorado
Kent Denver School Dining Hall
Citation Award
2011
ENR Mountain States
Kent Denver School Dining Hall
Best Green Project in Mountain States Region
2011
US Green Building Council
Kent Denver School Dining Hall
LEED Platinum Certification
2012
Canadian Copper & Brass Association
Kent Denver School Dining Hall
North American Copper in Architecture Award