Reclaimed Splendor

• Ingenious reuse of materials
• Innovative reuse of a building or space

Buildings that Beckon

• Extraordinary curb appeal
• Engages a distinct relationship to the street
• Welcoming entries and display windows
• Incorporates generous, inviting and active public space
• Encourages informal public gathering & promotes pedestrian life

Wicked Little Details

• Creative use of common building materials & paint
• Imaginative design/use of lighting, signs & other exterior fixtures
• Design details that brand, reflect ethnicity, culture or heritage

• Context sensitive infill that increases housing & employment density
• Design offers visual interest, incorporates human-scaled materials & detail
• Contextually sensitive, relating to adjacent structures or landscape
• Supports multiple transportation options: rail, bus, bike, walk

• Extraordinary contribution to the live or work environment
• Reflects the owner' s style & personality while respecting neighborhood fabric
• Expansion or renovation that is harmonious with the original structure

• Follows the principles of environmentally sensitive design
• LEED certified

• Any gesture that makes Denver interesting, provocative & memorable