Mentor Graphics Entry Development

March 1st 2011 the Mentor entry identity is 80% complete. The glazing, sign and landscaping should ground the figure well.

Chocolove with a view!

Finally the glass is on site and going into place as designed. This is a sneak peek @ the construction as it is moving forward. Portal should be significantly completed this week and interior is close to having the drywall in place.

Chocolove Facade Study

Le Corbusier

In doing research for a current project a client has called out a reference to one of the fondest architect designers I studied during my long college career. As a continuous student of design I have rediscovered that many fundamental aspects of Le Corbusier's work influences many decisions made in the design process I go through daily. Although the city planning aspect of"the raven-like one."^{[2 are less than desirable his paintings, furniture, interior design and architecture are wonderful and inspiring. Few references on his work are best defined by Wikipedia and the remote Barbican Gallery of Past exhibits.}

Flatirons Bank Longmont Facade

Flatirons Bank is adding another branch location to the downtown Longmont Colorado area @ 522 Fourth Street next to Ziggi's Coffee shop. The building location is the historic Longmont National Bank Building that still has the air of the horse a buggy days. Going through the Longmont Historic Preservation Commission and the Longmont LDDA was a process that was a learning experience in keeping with the request to hold some heritage to the past proportions and materials while balancing a legitimate budget and Brand Character for Flatirons Bank. Between ESA and studioLEMONADE we were able to develop a simple interpretation using Storefront glass in the existing infill brick panels and awnings to shade the southern exposed facade. This addition to the facade will flood enough natural daylight into the new offices to create a great place to work. The new location will be opening the first week of April after Wyatt construction wraps up what had to be one of the fastest design to build exercises I have ever been involved with to date. Hats off to the bank and team for putting this one together under such extreme pressure.

Spire Denver Daily News

I am feeling the dam break loose a little bit as the graphic campaign for SpireDenver.Com begins to ramp up for the push through mid field. Sales are strong and the economy is showing signs of become a buyers market and why not live in a super cool sustainable high rise in Denver? This ad will run next week in the Denver Daily News. Should have some pop.

Framing

The architect in me had to post a snapshot of the interior skeleton/Framing of a current project (Flatirons Bank). I always find the smaller details really do make a project successful. Although not overly complex the simplicity will create an inviting arrival with a bocci chandelier and a Circa Lounge by Steel Case the entry should be a fashionable welcome.

Boulders Clubhouse