14th May 2015
![Denver’s Innovative Architecture Opens Their Doors: Denver Art Museum and Clyfford Still MuseumOur second two stops for Doors Open Denver featured innovative architecture in the cultural district of the city, the new Clyfford Still Museum built in 2011 by Brad Cleophil and Allied Works Architecture, and the Denver Art Museum an emblem of innovative architecture in the city, built in 2006 by Daniel Libeskind and Davis Partnership. Is this what the future looks like? We asked participants what they think.Sarah and Nick – DenverInnovative architecture in Denver seems to be about transforming old buildings and making them new. In the future, I think the neighborhoods will be more developed. Each neighborhood will be unique. I’d like to see a more organic approach, utilizing what we have and building thoughtful spaces instead of throwing buildings up out of necessity. I just hope the natural environment is highlighted.[[MORE]]Jamie - Denver and Amy - EvergreenI appreciate architecture with intentionality behind it. What’s neat about Denver is that older architecture is juxtaposed to new contemporary architecture. I’d like to see architecture in the future that flows with how people are moving. Who knows what that will be like in the future, but I hope the design won’t block the flow of energy and supports a sense of agency, safety and expansion for human spirit.Owen - Denver; Amy, & Taylor - Tulsa, OKHonestly, the modern style is not what I would build for myself. I prefer a more classic style. I could see why this area is considered innovative, with the different geometric shapes, it is sort of whimsical. The style right now is so minimalist, I wonder if in the future there will be more decoration, or a gothic revival. This area, with the Art Museum, will continue to maintain an innovative reputation. Jen & Kerry - BoulderI’d love to see in the future the integration of nature in architecture more. I have seen buildings with roof top gardens, trees on balconies it blocks out some of the surroundings. I lived in a mansion when I was a student in Boston and it was amazing the thought that went into every part of the building. I like design on a human scale. In the future, I never want to see a parking lot again. I hope that people will be able to walk to everything.Vanessa & Nicole - DenverI think there will be flying cars in the future.Josh - Halifax, Nova ScotiaThe contemporary architecture is laid out well and there seems to be a mix of architectural styles in this city. Its booming, all the new building. The envelope will continue to be pushed in the future. I imagine Denver will be participating in what ever architectural style is contemporary the time. I’d hope people spend time preserving the past as well.By Emily Przekwas](../../../12149b7f8b0a65b75c34dc4c0680ee6c/tumblr_noctmta4XV1tk0d1vo1_1280.jpg)
Denver’s Innovative Architecture Opens Their Doors: Denver Art Museum and Clyfford Still Museum
Our second two stops for Doors Open Denver featured innovative architecture in the cultural district of the city, the new Clyfford Still Museum built in 2011 by Brad Cleophil and Allied Works Architecture, and the Denver Art Museum an emblem of innovative architecture in the city, built in 2006 by Daniel Libeskind and Davis Partnership. Is this what the future looks like? We asked participants what they think.
Sarah and Nick – Denver
Innovative architecture in Denver seems to be about transforming old buildings and making them new. In the future, I think the neighborhoods will be more developed. Each neighborhood will be unique. I’d like to see a more organic approach, utilizing what we have and building thoughtful spaces instead of throwing buildings up out of necessity. I just hope the natural environment is highlighted.
Jamie - Denver and Amy - Evergreen
I appreciate architecture with intentionality behind it. What’s neat about Denver is that older architecture is juxtaposed to new contemporary architecture. I’d like to see architecture in the future that flows with how people are moving. Who knows what that will be like in the future, but I hope the design won’t block the flow of energy and supports a sense of agency, safety and expansion for human spirit.
Owen - Denver; Amy, & Taylor - Tulsa, OK
Honestly, the modern style is not what I would build for myself. I prefer a more classic style. I could see why this area is considered innovative, with the different geometric shapes, it is sort of whimsical. The style right now is so minimalist, I wonder if in the future there will be more decoration, or a gothic revival. This area, with the Art Museum, will continue to maintain an innovative reputation.
Jen & Kerry - Boulder
I’d love to see in the future the integration of nature in architecture more. I have seen buildings with roof top gardens, trees on balconies it blocks out some of the surroundings. I lived in a mansion when I was a student in Boston and it was amazing the thought that went into every part of the building. I like design on a human scale. In the future, I never want to see a parking lot again. I hope that people will be able to walk to everything.
Vanessa & Nicole - Denver
I think there will be flying cars in the future.
Josh - Halifax, Nova Scotia
The contemporary architecture is laid out well and there seems to be a mix of architectural styles in this city. Its booming, all the new building. The envelope will continue to be pushed in the future. I imagine Denver will be participating in what ever architectural style is contemporary the time. I’d hope people spend time preserving the past as well.
By Emily Przekwas
