by dvmosomy | Monday, May 5, 2025 |
This memorial at Lincoln Commons Park is dedicated to Donald W. Bounds who was involved with the development of Ridgegate from the beginning. Mr. Bounds practiced law with a passion for Civil Rights and justice. The design includes a memorial quote sandblasted into a concrete seat wall and a small bronze plaque describing the life of Donald and why his life made a difference to so many. The design includes a paved “pier”’ lined with ornamental flowering trees that leads to a scenic overlook with views over the park to downtown Denver.
by dvmosomy | Monday, May 5, 2025 |
The Team’s concept for the Hillside Village at Sun Kingdom was inspired by the client’s commitment to creating the finest residential development in China. The goal of our collaborative effort with Woodley Architectural Group was to create a neighborhood that is reminiscent of a Mediterranean hillside village with its own authentic sense of place, grounded in the spectacular setting in the heart of the Sun Kingdom championship golf course. Set within the core of the development and with over 50 meters in elevation, is the main community entry, the clubhouse and community facilities.
by dvmosomy | Monday, May 5, 2025 |
Citizen’s Park is a 6.2-acre community park with streetscape and ballfield located between 24th and 22nd Avenues in Edgewater, Colorado. The park provides leisure and recreation opportunities to many of the surrounding residential communities and adjacent Edgewater Elementary School.
THK renovated the pedestrian streetscape area adjacent to W. 24th Avenue, near a prominent on-site sculpture installation. The design improves the condition of the streetscape including pavers, plantings and integration between the pedestrian zone and the recreational zone. Additionally, THK was tasked with developing a design for new improvements to the baseball field (dugouts, backstop fencing, bleacher areas, walking paths, etc.) as well as refreshing the playing surface of the field. Improvements focused on a revitalized user experience, adding new planting areas for both trees and native species, updated seating, new backstop fencing, new dugouts, and a new arrival plaza.
Many of the design choices resulted from direct feedback from the surrounding community via a design showcase open house facilitated by THK, during which residents completed surveys and residents had an opportunity to offer their input and ideas for what the new streetscape and park should be. They overwhelmingly desired the use of native materials and plants, and maintenance of the existing memorial dedications.
The first phase of construction for the new and improved Citizen’s Park was completed in summer 2024.
by admin1 | Friday, April 18, 2025 |
The recently completed Larry L. Levin Park at RidgeGate is already creating memorable connections for the surrounding high density, multi-use, multi-family transit oriented developments. Connectivity is the overriding design intent of Larry L. Levin Park. A variety of mobility options will be supported with vehicular and bicycle parking, ample pedestrian access, and multiple transit options that serve the surrounding area. With a variety of recreation opportunities for all ages, the park provides surrounding businesses, residences, and commuters with a meeting place for recreation, play, and conversation. Street furnishing and plantings are used to create an inviting sense of community in a pedestrian scaled environment for visitors using the RidgeGate Light Rail Station and the surrounding area.
The landscaping has been arranged for clear lines of site, access, and openness with prominent lighting in all areas to promote a sense of safety and wellbeing at any time of day or night. The surrounding businesses and residences provide eyes-on-the street and the sense of a safe community.
Environmental and maintenance design considerations have been implemented throughout the site. Drought, salt, and pet tolerant plantings have been selected for the streetscape and interior planting beds to reduce water usage and increase viability. The lawn area is a drought tolerant fescue blend with reduced water needs that can better handle typical Colorado seasonal changes. The dog park ground coating is pea gravel to reduce material replenishment needs and allow for rinsing as needed. Shade structures are constructed of nonorganic materials to promote longevity. The playground has natural form stone faux finished features to encourage play and connect users to features not typically found in urban areas. The combination of these design elements creates a space that will stand the test of time and trends.
by dvmosomy | Friday, April 18, 2025 |
Idyllwilde is located in the hills of Parker’s east side. The rolling hills of the landscape offer great views of Pikes Peak and Rampart Range to the south or DTC, downtown and the front range mountains to the west and north. Idyllwilde is designed with a western theme, featuring western style split rail fences and a windmill atop the hill beyond the barn-style clubhouse. The rich, warm color palette of the homes in the community, add to the cozy country feel.
