Innovest

Innovest PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS

project team

Elsy Studios – Interior Design

Task PM – Project Management

CBRE – Broker

Adolfson & Peterson Construction – GC

Projex – Furniture

CLEAN, SIMPLE AND BRIGHT DESIGN

Based in Denver, Innovest is an independent provider of investment-related consulting services for retirement plans, nonprofits, families, individuals, and family offices. The firm’s culture is defined by their mission of stewardship and their emphasis on hiring and developing high-character, talented professionals. These values come to life in their office space.

Elsy’s first project with Innovest was more than a decade ago with a refresh of their 10,000 square foot former office space. Ten years later, Innovest has matured as a firm and wanted their new 20,000 square foot office space, located at 7979 E Tufts Ave. in the Denver Tech Center, to reflect their best-in-class financial and investment service offerings while creating a sense of togetherness for their tight-knit team.

Reflective of their streamlined approach to business, the space incorporates clean lines and neutrals throughout. Elements of Innovest’s logo – a triangle representative of the stock market’s cycles – are found throughout the space, from ceiling elements to the kitchen island. Similarly, wood slats in the conference room are carried through to the reception resembling a bar graph much like those that depict financial trends.

It was important for Innovest to have a space that accommodates visits from investors while attracting and retaining top talent. Two seating areas welcome guests and serve as informal meeting areas. The large conference room doors open to make way for open houses and office celebrations.

In the office space, natural light pours in through tall framed-glass office fronts. Day-to-day mentoring takes place in the collaborative bullpen areas, where an open ceiling adds a sense of dimension and space. The team’s rituals – including regularly eating lunch together and their annual “Crocktober” crockpot cookoff – called for a breakroom and kitchen area that accommodates 30+ team members at one time.

The clean, simple, bright design of the space captures Innovest’s no-nonsense approach to business that is balanced by the firm’s culture of togetherness.

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Anton Collins Mitchell LLP

Anton Collins Mitchell, an Elsy Studios Commercial Interior Design project

Anton Collins
Mitchell LLP

project specs

Denver, Colorado

26,479 SF

Office Remodel

Industry: Financial

TRANSFORMING A TRADITIONAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WITH BOLD & CLEVER DESIGN

As a successful accounting firm, Anton Collins Mitchell LLP (ACM) wanted to show their employees some much-deserved appreciation for their hard work by creating a fun, vibrant space everyone could enjoy. Elsy Studios worked closely with the leadership team to design an office that maximizes space by merging decorative and functional elements in creative ways.

Balancing the needs of a multi-generational workforce, the 26,479-square-foot office includes a strategic mix of interior offices and workstations with access to ample natural light.

Each workstation includes a whiteboard, monitor arm, wall with organizational tools and sit-to-stand work surfaces. A large multifunctional breakroom accommodates a variety of seating as well as plenty of space for the firm’s frequently catered meals.

An abacus both represents ACM’s work and provides the focal point for the reception area, capturing the imagination of employees and visitors alike while seamlessly blending into the overall design for the space. Cleverly crafted to hide the catering bar located directly behind it, frosted glass serves as the backdrop to the abacus, allowing sunlight to filter through to brighten the reception area. Elsy carefully collaborated with the contractor, millworker, signage vendor and client to achieve the custom piece. The resulting design creates a truly Class A environment.

Services provided

Programming, Space Plans, Pricing Plans, Schematic Design, Finish Selection, Design Development, Bidding, Furniture Selection, Signage and Art Selection, Construction Documents, Construction Administration

Shared Service Center

Shared Service Center, an Elsy Studios Commercial Interior Design portfolio project

Shared Service Center

project specs

Broomfield, Colorado

11,883 SF

Corporate Office Remodel

Industry: Financial

HIGH-END DESIGN MEETS FUNCTIONALITY IN A GRACIOUS OFFICE DESIGN

Elsy Studios gave this award-winning space the luxury, hospitality-influenced aesthetic they sought without ever compromising practicality and productivity.

Chevron wood doors, a sculptural faceted ‘concierge’ desk and an elegant color palette are punctuated by strategic pops of color throughout the space. Picture-frame windows looking into each office create an architectural backdrop for luxe-inspired accessories that create a welcoming and gracious environment for team members.

Thoughtfully curated artwork further fosters a sense of belonging for employees. A 26-foot-long floral art installation on the lobby ceiling serves as the focal point of the space, welcoming guests. The installation was so striking, it won the 2017 ASID Crystal award for a Custom Design Element.

To minimize noise in the open plan, Elsy utilized Whisper Wall panels in the conference rooms, felt wallcoverings and upholstery in the living rooms, and an extra acoustical barrier between the tenant spaces. The result is a work environment that seamlessly blends quiet zones for individual work, cozy living rooms for collaborative work and chic lounge space for socializing.

Services provided

Programming, Space Plan, Pricing Plan, Schematic Design, Design Development, Furniture Selection Services, Construction Documentation Services, Art/Signage Selection Services, Bidding and Negotiations, Construction Administration Services, Accessory Selection / Coordination

Life Line Financial Group

Life Line Financial Group, an Elsy Studios Commercial Interior Design Project

LIFE LINE FINANCIAL GROUP

project specs

Denver, Colorado

1,850 SF

Newly Constructed Corporate Office

Industry: Financial 

CREATING A HIGH-END WORKPLACE WITH CREATIVE MATERIALS AND DISTINCTIVE DESIGN

When Life Line Financial Group came to Elsy Studios, they had a dream of moving their family financial company from the overcrowded Los Angeles business district to the booming and family-friendly Denver Metro Area. After carefully evaluating high-rise buildings in Downtown Denver, they found a perfect fit in a newly constructed building in Denver’s highly desirable Cherry Creek neighborhood.

Elsy collaborated with the building architect to create a new office space that helped Life Line stand apart from their competitors with a design that is a true reflection of this company’s close-knit, familial culture Creative use of materials, such as a unique carpet layout, abstract wallcoverings and homey accessories achieved the high-end feel they sought without breaking the bank.

Services provided

Programming, Space Planning, Pricing Plan, Bidding, Schematic Design, Finish Selection, Furniture Selection, Art Selection, Construction Administration, Signage Coordination

Alden Torch Financial

Alden Torch Financial

project specs

Denver, Colorado

28,040 SF

Occupied Remodel and Expansion

Industry: Financing for Low Income Housing    

DELIVERING FLEXIBILITY TO SUPPORT RAPID GROWTH

This multifamily investment firm was bursting at the seams in their previous space. They needed to expand without losing the sense of connection and collaboration between the team members.

To facilitate that connectivity, Elsy cut a hole in the center of the office and added a beautiful steel and glass staircase to better connect the 14th and 15th floors. Above the staircase, Elsy designed a custom wood millwork installation featuring a unique diamond pattern layered with different woods. The design and woodwork lend a high-end feel and warmth to the space. The centralized staircase also provides a natural space for all-hands meetings. Next to the staircase, a breakroom doubles as collaborative area and impromptu meeting space.

Now Alden Torch Financial’s space not only matches their personality, it is also highly functional and has the ability to grow with them over time.

Services provided

Programming, Space Planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, 3D Interior Stair Renderings, Construction Documentation & Bidding, Construction Administration

Innovest Portfolio Solutions

INNOVEST PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS

project specs

Denver, Colorado

7,793 SF

Corporate Office Remodel

Industry: Financial/Investment Firm

FOSTERING GROWTH IN A REFRESHED, MODERN WORK ENVIRONMENT

Experiencing strong company growth, Innovest needed to expand their existing office to foster future advancement. Elsy Studios saw this as an opportunity to not only enhance their workspace, but to also reinforce Innovest’s unique brand throughout the space. The project was an occupied remodel, requiring creative thinking and close collaboration between Innovest, Elsy’s designers, and the building owner and contractor.

Carefully making use of every design element, Elsy introduced an edgy color scheme, modern finishes, and new textures to the space while still working within the existing footprint of the space. The team also used existing furniture and finishes, alongside new touches such as a wood veneer on the ceiling soffit, sleek light fixtures, decorative screens, and custom millwork.

When the client requested the conference room glass to be obscured with privacy film, Elsy saw this as an opportunity to use the glass as a canvas for a colorful abstract art film. The custom art film incorporated the office color palette, tying the bold design together. Blending modern design features with Innovest’s existing furniture and footprint, Elsy created an entirely new look and feel for the investment firm.

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Capital Value Advisors

Capital Value Advisors

Capital Value Advisors

project specs

Denver, Colorado

5,026 SF

INFUSING BRAND INTO THE WORKPLACE

Capital Value Advisors enlisted Elsy Studios to create a professional, comfortable environment that also reflected the unique and non-traditional culture of the investment firm. Their new space needed to feel rustic, but modern in its look and feel. It also needed to include both heads-down private workspaces and room to entertain. Elsy found the perfect balance of rustic comfort and modern appeal with a custom designed collaboration piece that was used to visually unite various areas of the office and create a central gathering space for employees and guests. Custom wood veneer surrounds for private offices gave a high-end feel while a specialized barn door concealed the TV and lent warmth to the seating area.

Services provided

Space Planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Administration, Finish Selection