AvalonBay Communities

AvalonBay office interior

AvalonBay Communities

project specs

Denver, Colorado

7,000 SF

Commercial New Construction

Industry: Corporate

BLENDING CONTEXT AND CULTURE IN A VIBRANT PLACE

When Virginia-based AvalonBay Communities asked Elsy Studios to create a cohesive, brand-driven design for its new space on the 10th floor of the Class AAA 50Fifty office tower in the Denver Tech Center, we were thrilled to take on this challenge. With a respected presence on the East and West coasts, the company wanted its 7,000-square-foot Denver space to feel distinct from its other offices.

Elsy worked closely with AvalonBay’s local team to understand how they like to work and what they need to be successful, creating a plan to support their business and reinforce their brand. Then we infused the design with a distinctly Colorado feel that celebrates Denver’s diverse and vibrant culture. 

Inspired by AvalonBay’s mission statement, Creating A Better Way To Live, we designed a collaborative environment that not only promotes employee productivity, but communicates their values.

Warm, natural colors and materials to reflect the outdoorsy vibe and diverse terrain that make Colorado such a great place to live and work while eye-catching architectural features on the floors, walls and ceilings further embrace Denver’s vivid culture.

Services provided

Programming, Space Planning, Design Development, FF&E, Construction Documents, Construction Administration, Furniture Selection, Art & Signage

Cresset

Cresset Wealth's reception desk

Cresset

project specs

1144 Fifteenth Street Building, 26th Floor

Industry: Financial

12,474 SF

A Welcoming Office Ready for Collaboration and Entertaining

For their 26th floor office at 1144 Fifteenth Street – Denver’s newest skyscraper – Chicago-based wealth management firm Cresset Capital sought a flexible design that would help them do what they do best: build strong working relationships with their clients.

Floor-to-ceiling glass throughout the office reveals expansive mountain views and subtly reinforces the firm’s own focus on transparency. Black wall coverings are contrasted with clean, white marble floors and white ceilings to create a stunning visual impact throughout the space.

Upon entering the space, we created a variety of welcoming meeting and collaboration environments where clients and employees can relax and have candid conversations. To provide acoustical privacy between the collaborative spaces and the heads-down areas, we built acoustical walls from floor to ceiling. The Cresset Capital office needed to function as both a comfortable work environment and an entertaining space for clients. In response, we created a stylish and flexible break and dining area that are perfect for receptions with a servery discreetly hidden to the side for catering needs.

The result is a space that meets the needs of both employees and clients while showcasing Cresset Capital’s brand and core values.

Services provided

Project set-up, Space Planning , Field Verification, Pricing Plan, Design Development, Furniture Selection , Construction Documents, Construction Administration, Records Documentation

Bonfils-Stanton

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

project specs

Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District (Denver)

Industry: Nonprofit

2,764 SF

Completion Date: 2020

Design that Lets Art Shine for Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

In 2018, Elsy Studios had the privilege of collaborating with Hyder Construction to transform an abandoned warehouse in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District into a modern headquarters for their firm. We were thrilled to once again partner with them on the design and construction of the ground floor of that space, creating a new headquarters for the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation.

The Foundation’s goal is to enrich Denver’s cultural life and landscape and increase cultural participation, so we knew that art would take a center stage in their new location. Our goal was to maximize the impact of the 13 permanent art installations and a series of rotating pieces throughout the design of the 2,764-square-foot office and event space.

Our design team sought to maintain the exposed brick, concrete walls and wood ceilings that reflected the industrial character and history of the space. These harder elements are balanced with natural materials, natural lighting and residential-feeling furniture. Neutral tones and timeless finishes provide the ideal backdrop for highlighting the Foundation’s impressive collection. Highly flexible programming allows the space to be sectioned off in several ways to allow the Foundation’s team to host a variety of audiences. The result is a true celebration of the local culture and Bonfils-Stanton’s community-facing mission.

Services provided

Custom Millwork Design, Lighting, Finish Selection, Furniture Selection

Village Center Station

Village Center Station, a portfolio Lobby project by Elsy Studios in Denver, Colorado

Village Center Station

project specs

Greenwood Village, CO

Lobby

Client: KBS

1,800 SF

A Bright and Timeless Commercial Lobby Refresh

In today’s competitive marketplace, the experience a building owner creates can be a major differentiator to attract strong credit tenants. Recognizing the need for a fresh first impression, KBS and JLL engaged Elsy Studios to reimagine the 1,800-square-foot lobby of Village Center Station, a Class A office building in Greenwood Village. The renovation needed to be quick and cost-effective with limited disruption to existing tenants.

Having collaborated with KBS on previous projects, we understood their desire for an elegant, timeless aesthetic in their buildings. Working with existing features in the lobby, our design team drew on hospitality-inspired elements to maximize usability and visual interest.

Colorful sculptural art by Tommy Moss serves as the main focal point and helps bring movement into the space. New furniture groupings lit by elegant glass chandeliers create inviting areas for impromptu meetings. Large light pillars were replaced with sculptural planters, bringing the outside in. Updated paint and wallcovering pops against the existing dark wood paneling and millwork. New carpeting further complements the existing terrazzo flooring and its distinctive color scheme. The result is an efficient, impactful design that will stand the test of time.

Services provided

Pricing Plan, Schematic Design, Furniture Selection, Art Selection, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration

Elite Body Sculpture

Elite Body Sculpture, an Elsy Studios portfolio project in Denver Colorado

Elite Body Sculpture

project specs

Retail

Location: Cherry Creek North (Denver)

Industry: Medical Spa

Square Footage: 3,760 SF

A High-End Experience for a National Medical Spa’s New Denver Offices

For the new Cherry Creek North offices of Elite Body Sculpture, Elsy Studios was enlisted to design a space that would convey the polish, professionalism and discretion associated with the national medical spa brand.

Thoughtful integration of Room and Board artwork, furnishings, specialty lighting, and accessories create a high-end feel while cool stone and tile, juxtaposed with warm metals and soft, plush fabrics, achieve a clean, modern and inviting aesthetic throughout the offices. Careful space planning further supports the desired level of privacy in both service areas and access points.

In addition to design considerations, Elsy facilitated coordination with the Cherry Creek North Design Advisory Board for the first-generation space. Elsy helped navigate and overcome timing and equipment challenges to meet the project management team’s opening goals for the space.

The result is a stunning space that allows Elite Body Sculpture to put its best face forward for its introduction to the upscale Denver market.

Services provided

Space planning, Pricing plan, Schematic design, Design development, Construction documentation, Construction contract administration, Record documentation

Adswerve

Adswerve, an Elsy Studios portfolio project

Adswerve

project specs

Denver, CO                             

12,188 SF

Industry: Technology

A Corporate Office Goes Boho

For Adswerve’s new 12,188-square-foot office space located at 999 18th Street in downtown Denver, we delivered a design that reflects the technology marketing company’s forward-thinking and dynamic culture in a vibrant, welcoming space.

Adswerve wanted their new office to reflect their relaxed culture and innovative business model in an engaging and comfortable space for their team members. Elsy seamlessly incorporated a contemporary bohemian style to create a space that looks both professional and playful. Throughout the project, the design team implemented strategic elements that served to soften the standard ‘tech company’ aesthetic and reinforce the uniqueness of Adswerve’s culture. Bright colors blend seamlessly with ‘worn’-looking textures including rough sawn, reclaimed wood and cork board walls, in order to achieve a natural, harmonious balance. Layering contrasting textures, colors and finishes with Adswerve’s current brand standards, we created a homey and bright workplace that inspires creativity and innovation.

Services provided

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

4500 Cherry Creek Amenity Center

4500 Cherry Creek Amenity Center

4500 Cherry Creek Amenity Center

project specs

Cherry Creek (Denver)

6,341 SF

Interior Design

Industry: Lobby

REIMAGINING A CORPORATE LOBBY AS A COMPELLING AMENITY SPACE

Elsy reimagined the lobby of this prominent 12-story office building in Denver’s bustling Cherry Creek, creating a striking, modern design to appeal to current and future tenants. Working together with D.R.A. Advisors and M&J Wilkow, we delivered a polished professional space with a decidedly fun vibe.

Driven by our client’s goal to transform the traditional corporate lobby into an exciting and memorable place for tenants to gather, we activated the ground-floor lobby and adjacent spaces with flexible, multi-purpose environments, including a 50-person meeting and event space and a smaller meeting room for tenant use. A dramatic fireplace – the signature element and focal point in the space – beckons tenants inside to the expanded café area, complete with new booths and soft seating to provide the perfect place to gather. Throughout the space, a sophisticated mix of polished details and industrial elements are accented by shades of blue and pops of chartreuse to create depth and visual interest. As tenants and guests make their way to the elevators, up-lighting highlights a unique wall covering applied to the ceiling, creating an unexpected moment of joy before heading into the office.

Once largely a pass-through space, since completion, the redesigned lobby has become a destination for tenants and an attractive selling point for new tenants.

Services provided

Programming, Space Plans, Pricing Plans, Schematic Design, Finish Selection, Design Development, 3D Modeling / Renderings, Bidding, Custom Millwork Design, Furniture Selection, Signage and Art Selection, Construction Documents, Construction Administration

YES Communities

YES Communities, a portfolio project from Elsy Studios in Denver, Colorado

YES Communities

project specs

Denver Tech Center

35,000 SF

Commercial New Construction

Industry: Corporate

A Flexible, Modern Headquarters with Fresh Branding to Match

For their new headquarters on the top floor of the newly built 5050 S. Syracuse building in the Denver Tech Center, YES Communities, a driving force behind affordable manufactured housing communities throughout the country, sought a flexible design that would reflect and support their culture while reinforcing their recently refreshed branding.

Throughout the design, we incorporated subtle nods to the company’s core business – from ceiling baffles reminiscent of the pitch of a residential roof to a collaboration area anchored by a sculptural tree, complete with swings, that evokes one of the company’s neighborhood playgrounds.

The result is an engaging and inspiring environment that communicates the YES Communities values while providing them with the functionality and flexibility they need to continue to grow.

Services provided

Programming, Space Planning, Design Development, FF&E, Construction Documents, Construction Administration, Furniture Selection, Art & Signage, Brand Integration

AES Corporation

AES, an Elsy Studios Portfolio Project

AES Corporation

project specs

Louisville, Colorado

25,838 SF

Commercial New Construction

Industry: Sustainable Energy

INFUSING BRAND INTO THE WORKPLACE

A Virginia-based company dedicated to providing sustainable energy, AES Corporation has a strong national brand rooted in collaboration, growth and forward thinking. When they asked the Elsy team to design their 25,838-square-foot office in Louisville, we made it our mission to deliver a space that celebrated their brand and values while integrating a local feel that created a unique sense of place.

The result is a design that is highly sustainable and cohesive. Many materials were reused, truly embodying AES’ commitment to sustainability. Elsy also maximized AES’ brand expression throughout their space with touches of green and blue from their logo, a one-of-a-kind table made of solar panels, and Colorado-inspired artwork.

Located in an old industrial warehouse, Elsy warmed up the space with a welcoming look and feel. To that end, the design team used Solar Tubes to optimize sustainable natural daylight. This solution not only creates a light and bright look and feel, it is also energy-efficient and reduces environmental CO2 emissions.

Layering a cohesive color palette, strategic lighting, biophilia, and unique furniture pieces, Elsy delivered a space infused with the AES branding that supports its local culture.

Services provided

Programming, Space Planing, Construction Drawings, Furniture Coordination,  Construction Administration

Hines

Hines, an Elsy Studio Energy project in Denver, Colorado

HInes

project specs

Denver, Colorado

7,255 SF

Commercial New Construction

Industry: Energy/Oil & Gas

EMBODYING A PASSION FOR GREAT DESIGN IN A SKY-HIGH HEADQUARTERS

Global real estate investment, development and management firm Hines sought Elsy’s expertise when they decided to move their Denver headquarters to 1144 Fifteenth Street in Denver. This building was the first high-rise office development in Denver in more than 30 years. Hines developed and owns the 40-story Class AA office tower, which was completed in 2018. Located on the 36th floor, Hines’ new local headquarters houses both the company’s development and property management teams.
 
Elsy Studios had worked with Hines in several previous developments and understood their passion for exceptional design. We created a headquarters that highlights the best features of the building, while supporting Hines’ business objectives and enhancing their company culture.

The design maximized the impact of 10-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows with offices placed along the exterior, offering sweeping views of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains. Glass fronts throughout the interior kept the space light and bright. Detailing on the interior glass was inspired by the lines of the exterior glass mullions, which evolved into a design statement that ensured the interior felt connected to the core and shell. The two wings of the space were anchored by a central hub with a large conference room and stylish break room, providing ample opportunities for employee connection.

Services provided

Space Planning, Pricing Plan, Schematic Design, Construction Documents, Construction Administration, Furniture Selection