New first-year student housing in downtown Denver
Faced with rapid growth of the student population and increased housing demand, University of Colorado (CU) Denver turned to our team for help. Together with JE Dunn, our design-build contracting partner, we designed a new student housing facility to support academics and research, place an emphasis on student life, and improve connections to the vibrant city that surrounds it. Located along the central corridor of Larimer, City Heights Residence Hall plays an important role in continuing the connection and activation of campus life to downtown Denver.
City Heights Residence Hall represents an exciting time of life for incoming freshmen and is a contribution to the CU Denver community that nurtures student success by providing an environment that is healthy, vibrant, and supportive for students to live, learn, and thrive. This project’s location in the heart of the CU neighborhood also means that it has an outsized impact on the broader fabric of campus life, delivering a 24-hour population to what was once a commuter campus, and introducing community building and student-centric co-curricular experiences through its integrated dining and student services components.
The LEED Gold certified facility is designed with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency, well-being, water conservation, and ecological sustainability.
At a Glance
- Offices
- Award
- USGBC Local Market Leadership Awards, Iconic Building Award, 2024
- News
- CU Denver welcomes students to new City Heights Residence Hall and Learning Commons
Rachel Bannon-Godfrey, Vice President, SDG Impact Leader
Sustainable design is a vague and undefined term, but that doesn’t mean our approach to it can be.
Josh Gould, Senior Vice President, Buildings
I’m passionate about making a positive impact on the built environment and work with each client to capture the spirit of a place.
Carl Hole , Principal, Public Sector Studio Leader
If I could choose any profession, I would still—always—choose to be an Architect.
Nancy Locke, Senior Principal, Community Development Discipline Leader, Landscape Architecture
As we struggle with growing inequality, one of the most important things to do is work toward equity—in other words, design for everyone.
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