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An enduring entity
The original 4-story structure
with a full basement was
constructed around 1908
in downtown Denver and
housed the Starter Hotel. It
was designed by prominent
Denver architects Marean
and Norton for Cheesman
Realty Co. Designed to meets
LEED certification standards,
this project is slated to
receive local, state and
Federal historic grants based
on the restoration of the
building exterior and public
spaces' interiors. When
completed, the building will
provide 78 workforce rental-
housing units. The basement
will house community center,
offices, and support for
residential units; as well as
retail storage. Street level will
provide retail space.
* This project was
undertaken when Tom
Obermeier was CEO of OZ
Architecture.
Starter Lofts - Bank of Denver
Denver, Colorado
Client: Mercy Housing South West
Area: 61,407 sf
Completion Date: 2006
The Starter Lofts design was
a renovation of the historic
Standish Hotel on Californial
Street, opposite of Denver Dry
Goods Co.