Sugar Square
Sugar Square represents an elegant solution to a challenging urban infill project—a mere 25-foot gap between two historic structures in Denver's LoDo district. The design balances respect for the area's historic character with contemporary innovation, featuring an exposed steel frame supporting precast concrete floor slabs that enabled efficient construction despite severe site constraints. Large fire-resistant glass windows create transparency that both floods interior spaces with natural light and reveals the historic ghost signs on the adjacent Sugar Building, establishing a visual dialogue between architectural eras.
We selected materials that would age gracefully alongside their historic neighbors, creating a visual dialogue between different architectural eras rather than competing with them. The building's skin transitions from solid to transparent at key moments, responding to both practical needs and contextual relationships.
The exposed structural steel frame and precast concrete floor slabs speak to both contemporary building techniques and the industrial heritage of LoDo. These elements create a visual rhythm that references the historic façades of neighboring structures while remaining distinctly modern.
Threading the Needle in Denver's Historic LoDo
The building progresses vertically from active street-level engagement to private upper floors, culminating in a fourth-level amenity deck and fifth-level roof deck surrounded by a green roof. These outdoor spaces transform typically unutilized rooftop into valuable tenant amenities. Technical innovations include specialized fire-rated glazing systems and a structural approach allowing this narrow addition to stand independently while appearing visually connected to the historic Sugar Building—a design that enhances the neighborhood's pedestrian experience while providing functional space that bridges past and present.
Threading the Needle in Denver's Historic LoDo
The building progresses vertically from active street-level engagement to private upper floors, culminating in a fourth-level amenity deck and fifth-level roof deck surrounded by a green roof. These outdoor spaces transform typically unutilized rooftop into valuable tenant amenities. Technical innovations include specialized fire-rated glazing systems and a structural approach allowing this narrow addition to stand independently while appearing visually connected to the historic Sugar Building—a design that enhances the neighborhood's pedestrian experience while providing functional space that bridges past and present.
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.
