This state-of-the-art law school at the University of Colorado, Boulder campus is a 178,000 s.f., 5-story structure housing a law library, teaching courtroom, moot courtroom, faculty offices, law center, administration offices as well as student program space, clinics and registrar.
Construction of the new Wolf Law Building at the University of Colorado at Boulder began in January 2005 and is on schedule for completion in August 2006.
This new $46 Million building will immediately enhance the learning experience of CU law students. The new law library, at 42,047 s.f., will be 50 percent larger than the existing law library. The Wolf Law Building will have 18 classrooms ranging in size from 20 to 100 seats, plus a 250-seat courtroom and a high-tech teaching courtroom. The University of Colorado at Boulder is seeking LEED certification for the Wolf Law Building.
The $48 million, 245,000 s.f. College of Law houses the University’s Law School Library, seventeen state-of-the art classrooms, a 120-seat lecture hall, 31 meeting/break-out rooms, and underground and structured parking for 770 vehicles. The building’s architecture incorporates the University’s signature copper roof, red brick and limestone features, as well as distinctive interior finishes including oak and quarry tile flooring. Construction on the 4-story cast-in-place concrete structure was in the heart of the University’s busy campus. The project site was land-locked on three sides by the Ricks School for the Gifted and Talented and three occupied fraternity houses.
The College of Law facility meets the LEED’s (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) criteria making it the nation’s first “green” law school. To meet the strict regulations for this certification, the building underwent a full commissioning process. This high quality building has been designed to last for the next 300 years.
Reflective of a collegiate campus, the Valor Christian School provides middle and high school students with a well-rounded education stemming from Christian views. The campus accommodates 450 middle school and 600 high school students, with a future phase for an additional 600 high school students.
The 40-acre site incorporates 250,000 s.f. of educational facilities in a campus-like setting. The Academic building houses administration areas, general classrooms, a library and common spaces. The Art building includes an auditorium with seating for 600, music, art and media studio spaces. The Athletic building provides students with two gymnasiums as well as fitness and dance facilities and the Aquatics facility includes a pool, bleacher area and support spaces.
In addition, site amenities include a football and track stadium with seating for 2,000, concessions, locker rooms and a press box. Other amenities include baseball, softball and soccer fields in addition to four tennis courts.
This new two-story, 217,000 s.f. school will mark the District’s second high school. The school includes full & auxiliary gyms, weight room, school kitchen, and modern art area. The facility also includes a state of-the-art auditorium that will seat approximately 600 people and includes music rehearsal/practice areas, media center as well as administration offices, counseling center and career centers.
Additionally, Saunders will renovate the district’s sports stadium. The project will add a new field house and a concessions/press box building with public restrooms. The athletic field will be modernized with synthetic turf and the running track replaced.
The Wildlife Experience is the home for an extensive collection of wildlife art including original oils, watercolors, sculptures and photography.
The 100,000 s.f. facility was built in just 14 months and includes 31,000 s.f. of galleries and a 315-seat IWERKS Extreme Screen Theater, as well as banquet facilities, café, gift shop and back of house facilities. The project is located on 14 acres in Douglas County’s Meridian Park.
The award winning architecture incorporated copper roofing and wall panels, sandstone veneer masonry, colored and etched precast wall panels and a translucent glazed curtain wall system.
Coors Amphitheatre, formerly know as Fiddler’s Green hosts a variety of events including musical concerts, theatre events and conferences with 7,500 fixed seats. The venue features colored concrete, architectural concrete walls, sound walls with steel structure and tectum board for sound attenuation and light and sound structures. The stage building is a steel structure with insulated interior, sound wings and cedar sidings.
A separate hospitality building includes space for performers to dress, relax, as well as entertain. Additional buildings include 2 concession stands, restrooms and over 15 outlying concession kiosks.
Within the Arvada Center interior rooms are practice rooms, theaters, dance rooms, classrooms, banquet section, full commercial kitchen with concession area, museum/gallery space, pottery studio and general office space. Also included in this project was the total demolition of the existing facility. It was gutted to its structure and completely rebuilt including new mechanical and electrical systems. A serpentine “earth wall”, designed by Vito Aconci from New York, began outside and continued along the main corridor inside the building. It cost approximately $85,000 and is made with metal stud construction with plywood backing with various colors of dirt glued onto the surface. It is enclosed in glass and glazing system. The walls look like a giant terrarium. The addition nearly doubled the size of the facility.
The outdoor amphitheater included a stage and pit, lawn seating as well as fixed seating. Playful architecture, colors and angles characterize this post modern structure. The stage house is constructed of precast walls which stand 40’ high, some of the tallest clear span wall panels in Colorado. The pit can accommodate up to 30 musicians. Aluminum vine artwork is attached to the exterior of the walls, and aluminum bird houses and bird baths are sprinkled along the walkway around the amphitheater
The Center was completely operational throughout construction.
The Town Center at Highlands Ranch is located on a 20.1 acre site and includes 118,000 s.f. of retail space in three buildings. This project was designed to stand the test of time and look and feel like an old time New England town square complete with bollard and chain fencing. This project also includes a 98,405 s.f., 2-story parking structure for 273 cars. Saunders completed the tenant improvement services for Bed Bath and Beyond, the Tattered Cover Bookstore and Red Rocks Credit Union.
The redevelopment of the outdated and underused Southglenn Mall will transform this once fully-enclosed regional mall into an energetic and eclectic outdoor “lifestyle” or “mixed use” experience. Filled with shaded walkways and public spaces, The Streets at Southglenn have been designed to provide urban convenience in a suburban setting. Existing retail anchors, Sears and Foley’s (Macy’s) will remain the dominant anchors for this redevelopment, and both stores anticipate staying open throughout construction. The Streets at Southglenn will feature 571,000 s.f. of retail space consisting of gourmet natural foods market, a movie theater, bookstore, European bistros, sidewalk cafes , and unique women’s and men’s apparel. As a true mixed-use development, The Streets at Southglenn also include over 600,000 s.f. of residential space was well as 150,000 s.f. of office space. Structured and below grade parking will provide convenient access to the desired destinations.
Nestled inside one of Colorado’s premier resorts, The Inverness Hotel and Conference Center is a place that will stimulate your senses, renew your spirit, and relax your soul. The Spa at The Inverness is a 8,540 sf, full service amenity spa and salon. Saunders performed a complete demolition and renovation of the existing spa. The extensive and high-end finishes included alder wood for all trim, millwork and doors, mosaic tile, granite countertops, and natural stone flooring. The exterior spa was repaired and remodeled to coordinate with the new interior finishes. A stone fireplace and relaxing seating areas create an outdoor retreat. Construction was completed while the Hotel was occupied and operational. Sound proof separation walls were used to isolate construction noise as well as maintain a dust-free environment. The Inverness Hotel and Conference Center is frequented by high level dignitaries and special consideration and scheduling was necessary for guests such as the Dali Lama and the President of the United States.