We are excited to announce that SPIRE has moved ONSITE!

Now that SPIRE is nearing completion and we have a wonderful building to feature, we have relocated our Sales & Design Center onsite to:

SPIRE
891 14th Street, Suite 140
Denver, CO 80202

As of March 1, 2010 we will officially call SPIRE our home. Please stop by today and say “hello” as we showcase our newly designed Sales Center and spectacular models. Our new models are appointed with an inspired mix of contemporary furnishings, luxury textiles and unique home accessories to illustrate chic urban living. Share our excitement as we get one step closer to move-ins. SPIRE is no longer just a dream, it’s now a reality!

SPIRE features many green and sustainable attributes and is one of the largest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) registered residential projects in the country.  SPIRE offers one-, two-, and three- bedroom homes with prices starting from the high $200,000s.  Homeowners enjoy numerous conveniences including dedicated residential concierge, 24 hour attended lobby, secured deeded parking, state-of-the-art fitness center, billiards room, multi media theatre area, exclusive club lounge on the 42nd floor and much more.  Visit today and discover why SPIRE is one of the fastest selling high-rise developments in the Mile-High City.

We are looking forward to sharing our beautiful new building with you!

The above was the email we just sent out announcing our brand new sales center office.  We are excited to be working inside the SPIRE building as of this week and welcoming our clients and visitors.  Come on down and see what all the excitement is about.

Are you on our list?  If you didn’t get this email,  you might be missing out on other exciting announcements about SPIRE. Just fill out the  request information page and we will make sure you get all the new exciting SPIRE updates and announcements.

Photos by Joseph Brodsky (founder of Ninety Plus Coffee) | Theme and Photo Optimization by Steven Holt (creative agent for Ninety Plus Coffee)

It’s almost time. If you missed the recent article in the Denver Post by Penny Parker, the topic was about SPIRE preparing for homeowners to move in. This has been ongoing news as all of us, and all of our homeowners, have been looking forward to picking up their keys and moving in. With that moment just around the corner and the timing of this article, we thought it was a nice time to discuss the foundation of the building with the SPIRE retail spaces.

Living downtown at SPIRE is a magical experience. Restaurants, shops and entertainment are only footsteps away. Pools, hot tubs, fitness center, sports room, and multiple lounge spaces are within the building. And at the base of SPIRE for residents to enjoy will be a number of excellent retail amenities. The Denver Post article let the cat out of the bag about two of the retailers we are excited to have at SPIRE. The first, Revolution Cleaners, is an environmentally friendly dry cleaner.  SPIRE residents will enjoy the convenience of in-building delivery and drop off.  Here is a little bit more about Revolution Cleaners from their web site…

Revolution Cleaners opened for business in 2004 with the intention of raising the cleaning standard in both service and process. We introduced a new cleaning technology and became Denver’s only true environmentally friendly dry cleaner. We are firmly committed to serving our customers and the environment in the best way possible. That philosophy shows in our dedication to customer satisfaction, quality service and through our sustainable business practices:

• We are Denver’s true environmentally friendly cleaner, using the only non-toxic technologies available.
• We guarantee the quality of our product.
• We use wind power to run our plant.
• Our vans use alternative fuels.
• Our uniforms and laundry bags, wherever possible, are made from organic cotton and renewable hemp fiber.
• We use renewable resources in our stores such as bamboo hardwood and cork.
• Our employees are highly trained garment care professionals.

The second SPIRE retailer will be Ninety Plus Coffee, a coffee wholesaler and retailer. It will be the first retail store for the “green” company, whose clients include Whole Foods. We didn’t want our SPIRE homeowners to have to travel far at all for one of the most basic (and some would say essential) pleasures of downtown life… an exceptional cup of coffee in the morning.

We are so proud to have such wonderful tenants as part of the SPIRE retail base and in the surrounding neighborhood. You may have noticed that these two businesses pursue “green” operations. We like that. We can’t wait to announce our other retail tenants so please stay tuned.

To learn more about the a home at SPIRE or to schedule a tour of our 42 story addition to Denver’s Skyline please contact the SPIRE sales center at 720-457-7550 or visit us on the web at spiredenver.com.

If you are a fan of green initiatives in Denver,  feel free to come in and check us out at our new sales center. SPIRE is a USGBC registered project and we would love to share with you more details of all of the items that contributed to our LEED points.

Regards… and more news coming soon.

Folks keep talking about the great changes that are happening downtown. New restaurants, entertainment venues, and businesses are opening every day and there are more choices than ever for our future SPIRE residents to enjoy. It’s no accident. A great deal of planning and design is underway to enhance the heart of our downtown. One of those efforts is moving from the planning stage to the action stage this summer as construction begins on the 14th street initiative plan.

The 14th Street Initiative is part of the $14 million large scale improvement project surrounding SPIRE’s great location in the already bustling Theater District. How are things getting even better? Here are some highlights..

…sidewalks will be expanded, encouraging outdoor seating and ground floor shopping and dining uses that will bolster the experience one has when walking down the street. Key elements include the addition of about 200 trees, as well as new flower planters, better “wayfinding” signage, crosswalk bulb-outs, improved pedestrian lighting, decorative street corner monuments, bike racks and enhanced maintenance. A dedicated bicycle lane will be added in the street and on-street parking will be retained.

14th Street is becoming known as the “Ambassador Street” due to the diversity of visitor-oriented uses found along this corridor, including the Colorado Convention Center, the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Hyatt Regency at Colorado Convention Center, and four other new or recently-constructed hotels. Altogether, $1.5 billion in public and private investments have been made along the corridor since 2002. The new streetscaping project will build on these investments to strengthen this new identity. The district covers the entire the 12 block length between Market Street and Colfax Avenue and extends approximately one-half block on either side of 14th Street.

Watching the design and plan for these improvements was wonderful, but the real excitement is in knowing it will become a reality with construction starting this summer. Those outdoor seating venues and streetscape changes are part of creating an incredible pedestrian experience and providing space for restaurants and other venues to create more places for downtown residents to enjoy meals, conversation and laughter. These are gathering places that provide the life and energy of a city and we are honored to have this project right outside SPIRE’s front door.

If you would like to learn more about what is happening in the heart of Downtown Denver and with SPIRE residences please contact our Sales Center at 720-457-7550 or schedule your own private tour of our 41 story addition to Denver’s skyline.  

 www.spiredenver.com

Something Independent

On Friday, January 29, 2010, the wonderful group at “Something Independent” held their SI Forum: Economics of Soul within the walls of SPIRE.

Not familiar with “Something Independent”? Well let us introduce you with some quotes from their own website..

• WHAT: Something Independent is a gathering of entrepreneurial minds and free-thinking spirits, which explores the collective impact these leaders have in shaping our communities and economies.
• WHY: Created in the wake of these trail blazing entrepreneurs is a certain vitality that inspires that next generation of visionaries – those who are melding commerce with lifestyle. Nowhere is this spirit embraced more than within the industry and culture of snow sports here in the Rocky Mountains.
• HOW: January, 2010. Denver, Colorado. The conversation begins. Company founders, inspiring businesses, industry visionaries, academic leadership and ambassadors of knowledge from around the corner and around the globe…

Which narrows to a focus on helping independent, creative, and inspiring businesses in Colorado grow and prosper.  There are many ways to invest in a community.  There is an investment like SPIRE which provides an addition to the architecture of a city, a home for 496+ residents or families, and an influx of positive energy to the city environment.  There is also an investment in the economic growth of a city through its individual and unique business sector which is a focus for Something Independent and an organization that all of us at SPIRE like to support.

The most recent ski and snow events downtown provided the perfect atmosphere for the folks at Something Independent to hold their most recent event at SPIRE in the heart of it all.

Cheers to Something Independent and to all our wonderful Colorado home grown businesses!  Please learn more about Something Independent by visiting their website or contacting them at…

hello@somethingindependent.com
1923 Market Street, Denver
303-297-1700

Design after Dark | SKIN at SPIRE

Movers, Shakers, Statement Makers…

That is how the Denver Art Museum’s Design after Dark describes the attendees of this magical and eye enthralling event.  Design after Dark | Skin is a gathering  of Denver’s “prominent names in architecture, interiors, graphic design, industrial design, advertising, and fashion”,  along with those who appreciate and are interested in these arts for annual fund raising to benefit the Denver Art Museum’s Department of Architecture, Design and Graphics.

What better place for this group to hold an event than within the glass walled architecture and contemporary design of SPIRE.   This past Friday, January 15th, Design after Dark | SKIN gathered for a celebration with several showcased exhibits from member Architects and Designers.  Laughter and cheer flowed through this creative and visionary group who had the opportunity to enjoy each others’ company in a celebration of the arts along with the showcase exhibits.

Design after Dark mentions on its website…

“Supporting the design arts is a way to celebrate life”

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“Forging a dynamic museum and cultural scene is a means of energizing the community”

Ah, energizing the community.  The design and urban planning put into SPIRE and its location is a study of art and function energizing the community.  As such, it was a pleasure and an honor to host and sponsor an event for Design after Dark at SPIRE.  The Theatre district that SPIRE calls home (as will its residents) rests in the heart of Denver and in the center of a celebration of the Arts.

All of us at SPIRE would like to applaud those creative minds who help inspire great designs and art pieces to spark our minds and hearts.  One of the wonderful aspects of development within a city as wonderful as Denver is bringing together these creative forces to create a home for so many people.  A city is, in itself, a piece of art with many components.  Every new building, every restaurant, theatre, and museum is a component in the magical canvas of life in that city.  We feel greatly honored to share this canvas with so many wonderful, creative, and inspiring individuals.  So if you haven’t had a chance to see the many sights and displays of art within the Denver Art Museum’s department of Architecture, Design and Graphics we encourage you to take a break from your regular routine and set aside a few hours to wander and enjoy all the Museum has to offer.  We also invite you to visit SPIRE for a tour and experience another demonstration of the skill and artistic talents that our team of architects, designers, and visionaries put into the newest addition to Denver’s skyline and the canvas that is life in this wonderful city.

To schedule a private tour of SPIRE please contact our sales center at 720-457-7550 or visit us at 890 14th Street, Denver CO 80202.  To visit us online visit our website at www.spiredenver.com.  For directions and hours of the Denver Art Museum please visit them online at www.denverartmuseum.org.

View more photos on our SPIRE Facebook Page.

Design after Dark | SKIN at SPIRE

Design after Dark | SKIN at SPIRE

Design after Dark | SKIN at SPIRE

Design after Dark | SKIN at SPIRE

Design after Dark | SKIN at SPIRE

How many times have you heard the fundamental rule of Location, Location Location?

We certainly believe in that rule.   That is why one of the many attractive benefits of a home at SPIRE has always been the wonderful location.  SPIRE is conveniently located next to the light rail and the 16th Street shuttle, surrounded by the best restaurants and shops in Downtown Denver, and of course… in the heart of the Theatre District.

The Theatre district is an active and growing entertainment component of the Downtown lifestyle.  It has truly been enjoyable to speak with our future SPIRE homeowners and hear them discuss with such enthusiasm their plans to walk out their front door and into any one of the many downtown entertainment Theatres.  The Denver Theatre district offers performances at the Buell Theatre, the many other venues within the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, or even a comedy improv show at the Bovine Metropolis Theatre.

And so we decided to help keep everyone updated on new performances as they debut around us.   The Broadway classic musical “CATS!” is now playing at the Buell Theatre from January 13 through January 17, 2010.  It’s a limited engagement so don’t miss your chance to see this fabulous play.  Tickets start at $15!!

One of the many bonuses of living at SPIRE is enjoying these fabulous performances just footsteps away.  See what this feels like – spend a night in Downtown Denver at one of Denver’s wonderful restaurants and enjoy a presentation of CATS. 

Our sales office is located at 890 14th Street; phone is (720) 457-7550; hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 5:00 p.m. Sundays.  www.spiredenver.com

Interested in other upcoming shows.  Here is the current calendar..

Now Playing:

• Girls Only Garner Galleria Theatre
• Cats Jan 13 – 17 Buell Theatre

Coming Soon:

• When Tang Met Laika Jan 22 – Feb 27  Space Theatre
• Legally Blonde Feb 2 – 14 Buell Theatre
• Eventide Jan 29 – Feb 27 Stage Theatre
• Mary Poppins March 4 – April 4 Buell Theatre
• Mama Hated Diesels March 19 – May 9 Stage Theatre
• Othello March 26 – May 1 Space Theatre
• Mariela in the Desert April 2 – May 15 Ricketson Theatre
• In the Heights April 28 – May 9 Buell Theatre
• Fiddler on the Roof May 18 – 23 Ellie Caulkins Opera House
• Young Frankenstein June 15 – 27 Buell Theatre
• South Pacific July 20 – Aug 1 Buell Theatre
• The 101 Dalmations Musical Aug 31 – Sept 12 Buell Theatre
• Shrek The Musical Nov 16 – 28 Buell Theatre

Denver Business Journal Book of Lists

So much has been discussed about the many awards SPIRE   has received as a residential tower that we almost forgot to mention what is happening in the world of commercial development.  The Nichols Partnership, Inc., developer of SPIRE, was recognized in the Denver Business Journal Book of Lists as #3 on the list of Denver Area Commercial Real Estate Developers.   With projects including Clayton Lane, Janus Capital Group World Headquarters, 1899 Wynkoop and 17th and Larimer, there are a number of reasons why.  Here is a list of some of the Denver projects by the Nichols Partnership that you may be familiar with.

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Clayton Lane by The Nichols Partnership, Inc.

Clayton Lane is Denver’s premier mixed-use development.  Emerging over four years from a 9.5 acre infill site, Clayton Lane transformed a 650-car parking lot into a dynamic and vibrant mixed-use district. The integrated development contains 700,000 sf of space including a corporate headquarters office building for Janus Capital Group, a 4-star JW Marriott hotel, unique lifestyle retail including Crate & Barrel, Whole Foods and 25 high-end residential condominiums. The quality urban design, architecture, mix of uses, building materials and the relationship of the buildings to the street and the Cherry Creek district, create an environment that is authentic, inviting, pedestrian-friendly and multi-dimensional.

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Janus Building by The Nichols Partnership, Inc.

Janus Capital Group – Home to the world headquarter offices of Janus Capital Group, this Class AA, 160,000 sf building established the Cherry Creek submarket as a premier corporate address.  The building is a modern composition of German limestone and metal fins over glass curtain wall and is located at 1st Avenue and Detroit Street, the entrance to Cherry Creek.

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1899 Wynkoop by The Nichols Partnership, Inc.

1899 Wynkoop – Completed in 2000 adjacent to Coors Field, this nine-story building offers 175,000 sf of prime office space. 1899 Wynkoop is recognized as a model for new development in Denver’s Lower Downtown Historic District.

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17th and Larimer by The Nichols Partnership, Inc.

17th & Larimer is an eight-story, 120,000 sf office building located in downtown Denver’s Central Business District.  Nichols Partnership is working to  revitalize this Class B asset through an extensive building renovation program which includes a facade redesign and reconstruction, complete remodel of all building common areas, and extensive upgrades to the building’s mechanical systems.

Upon completion, this LEED® registered project will qualify for LEED® certification.  The upgrades will combine to create an overall clean contemporary aesthetic enabling 17th & Larimer to re-brand and re-announce itself as a Class A corporate address in the 17th Street financial corridor.

The Nichols Partnership takes extreme care in every detail of each project.  From the various commercial or mixed use developments to the 42 story residential tower of SPIRE,  the building itself and the relationship within its community are part of a common vision to create value for the use and enjoyment of  residents, tenants and neighbors.  As we discuss SPIRE with its wonderful amenities and features,  we  encourage you to visit The Nichols Partnership, Inc . website (www.nicholspartnership.com)  and learn more about their long tradition of contributing quality development projects to Denver’s growth and improvement.

To learn more about SPIRE please contact our sales center at 720-457-7550 or visit www.spiredenver.com.  To learn more about The Nichols Partnership, Inc. please visit www.nicholspartnership.com.

Bill Amundson unveiling at SPIRE Denver December 2009

On December 17, 2009, the Denver Theatre District’s Art Salon was held at SPIRE to celebrate the unveiling of renowned artist Bill Amundson’s commissioned work for the Theatre District’s new Outdoor Art Gallery.

Members of the Denver Theatre District and local artists gathered at SPIRE to view the work of Mr. Amundson and to be present for the unveiling of what will be displayed on a large scale streetscape at 14th and Arapahoe for all the city to see for a six month time period.  The piece titled “It’s Alive” kicks off the Theater District’s Outdoor Art Gallery.  The Gallery is focused on giving exposure to the Arts throughout the downtown Denver area (all around SPIRE) with art pieces, street scapes, and LED signs.

Here are a few tidbits from denverarts.org

About The Denver Theatre District Art Gallery

The large-scale canvasses will be coupled with exposure on the three to five LED screens installed throughout the Denver Theatre District. These LEDs will range in size from 16-by-9 feet to 20-by-60 feet, and exposure time will likely range from short-form promotional pieces to long-form video art exhibits.

The Theatre District anticipates a build-out of 30 to 50 sign faces over the next few years. These signs will be primary commercial in nature, but through efforts like the outdoor gallery, the Denver Theatre District will help create an unprecedented “sign massing” combining art based and commercial pieces.

The second phase of the arts presentation in 2010 will include free electronic messaging on one of five LED screens to be installed. These multi-media screens will be located as follows:
• The Colorado Convention Center
• The Denver Performing Arts Complex
• The 16th Street Mall
• Other key locations within Denver Theatre District

For our residents at SPIRE, it means living in the midst of an engaging and evolving art district.  SPIRE is a supporter of these and many other art venues and we invite you to visit our SPIRE Sales Center to  learn about SPIRE residences and other exciting developments taking place in the heart of downtown Denver.  See more photos from the event on our Facebook page.  Our special thanks again to Bill Amundson for sharing his creative mind and words with all of us, and to everyone who joined us for this special event.

SPIRE Sales Center
890 14th Street
Denver, CO  80202
720.457.7550
www.spiredenver.com

Denver Theatre District SPIRE Event

Denver Theatre District SPIRE Event

Denver Theatre District SPIRE Event

Denver Theatre District SPIRE Event

Happy Holidays from SPIRE

Looking for something fun to do this holiday season. The lifestyle of downtown living offers something for everyone, and here are just a few.

Denver Holiday Events

November 27th – January 24th
LoDo Aglow
Lower Downtown

December 16th – January 3rd
Trail of Lights & Blossoms of Lights
Denver Botanic Gardens

December 20th
Bike Denver Winter Solstice Ride
City Park

Through December 26th
A Christmas Carol
DCPA

Through December 27th
The Nutcracker
Colorado Ballet

Starting December 27th
Rio Grande Ski Train Reopens
Departing Union Station

December 31st, 2009
25th Anniversary Resolution 5K
Wash Park

To schedule your own personal tour of SPIRE please contact us at
720.457.7550

SPIRE Amenity Level 9th Floor

SPIRE was in the news again this past week with another great announcement. The Denver Business Journal published an article titled “Denver’s Spire skyscraper finished early and under budget”.

Finished Early, Under Budget.  We love to share good news and the team at SPIRE continues to be focused on exceeding expectations in every way we can.  Here is an excerpt from the Denver Business Journal Article.

Construction has been completed on downtown Denver’s 42-story Spire condo project, a month ahead of schedule and under budget, according to general contractor JE Dunn Construction Co.

The $175 million, 496-unit high-rise is located at 14th and Champa streets, in downtown’s theater district.

“Although there were challenges along the way, as with any construction project, this project demonstrated the successes that can be achieved through effective teamwork,” Dustin Liljehorn, Dunn senior project manager, said in a statement.

Project challenges included difficulties getting a construction loan, the soft metro-area housing market and security issues caused by the 2008 Democratic National Convention being held right across the street at the Colorado Convention Center.

Liljehorn pointed out that timely decision-making by project developer The Nichols Partnership Inc. and architecture firm RNL Design Inc., both of Denver, allowed construction run relatively smoothly.

The Nichols Partnership has been marketing Spire units since mid-July, and condo sales should start to close soon with the building’s completion. Unit prices start in the low $200,000s and go up to $1 million-plus for premium residences.

Spire incentives to buyers have included a $35,000 credit that can be put toward the purchase price or used to buy appliance upgrades, parking or extra storage. The developer has also encouraged buyers who qualify to use federal homebuyer tax credits, which expire in April 2010, to buy units.

We would like to thank the folks at J.E. Dunn Construction and at RNL, both of whom invested their considerable expertise and experience into SPIRE for our future residences.   The focus has always been to offer SPIRE homeowners the absolute best of the best in finishes, amenities, views, and location all at an attainable price.  Now with the current first time home buyers incentives, there exists an even greater value at SPIRE.  Sometimes everything just falls into place, but not without a lot of hard work.

And we would be remiss if we didn’t share another excerpt from the article that highlighted one of our favorite design benefits of SPIRE…

The property is pursuing LEED certification, and expects to be one of the largest condo projects in the country with that certification. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and is the U.S. Green Building Council’s rating for sustainable buildings.

Spire’s “green” features include using recycled and regional construction materials and low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint, and being close to mass transit such as light rail and bus stops.

Please feel free to visit the SPIRE Experience Center at 890 14th street or contact us at 720-457-7550 to learn more about SPIRE or schedule a private tour.