by dvmosomy | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 |
Vallagio at Inverness is a transit-oriented, mixed use, high-end residential development in Arapahoe County. The neighborhood includes triplex homes, townhomes, and apartments. High impact landscaping is focused at main entries and key points within the site. Each lot fosters a sense of individualism, without straying from the overall site aesthetics. The design emphasizes easy pedestrian access to nearby employment, shopping, dining, light rail station and the Inverness Golf Course. Vallagio has been voted HBA’s Neighborhood of the Year and Denver Regional Council of Governments 2011 Live, Work and Play People’s Choice Award.
Malbec at Vallagio
Water Quality — Implemented stormwater features improve drainage and overall water quality within a high density urban landscape setting
Accessibility — A variety of smaller, more intimate spaces and amenities provide a range of activities within the pool and clubhouse
Vallagio III Malbec, is a transit-oriented, multi-family residential development in Centennial, Colorado. The site is focused around a clubhouse amenity area that features a fountain swimming pool, a fire-pit and a barbecue area. The fountain was designed as a statement piece to be visible from the clubhouse entry corridor, with strong landscape focal points placed in key visual areas to create high impact street and on-site appeal. Strategically placed pavers promote pedestrian circulation at entryways and outlying sidewalks while maintaining the overall vehicular traffic flow.
Vallagio Amberly Heights
Outdoor Gathering — Multiple intimate informal gathering spaces within the larger clubhouse and event space setting
Water Quality — A variety of stormwater basins have been designated throughout the site in order to improve water quality within the surrounding urban context
Amberley Heights at Vallagio is a 96-unit luxury condo community within the Vallagio transit-oriented community in Denver’s southeast metro area. At the west end of the site two four-story mid-rise condominium structures create street presence, with an additional drop off zone placed between each building’s entry lobby. The building layout shapes a variety of unique outdoor spaces with a primary amenity area framed by the condominium buildings and townhomes to the east. The amenity area is organized around a community clubhouse and informal event lawn while the central amenity area is surrounded by a variety of smaller, more intimate landscape spaces where residents can gather and interact. Shade structures are placed to form “gateway” entries into the central amenity area. Plantings and open trellis’ further define the edges of the space, with a fireplace and patio placed as a central outdoor gathering area for residents and guests.
Vallagio Capstone
Activity— A variety of smaller intimate spaces and amenities provide a range of activities within the overall pool and clubhouse setting
Accessibility— Strong pedestrian connectivity to transit station, retail/restaurants and the surrounding neighborhood
Visual Impact — Significant plantings within the central parking area enhances aesthetic and defines pedestrian corridors
The Vallagio luxury condominium rentals are the latest addition to the Vallagio at Inverness — Denver’s Neighborhood of the Year and premier “live, work, play” transit-oriented development. A pedestrian esplanade located in the heart of the neighborhood defines the connection to all shops and restaurants on Main Street as well as the Dry Creek Rail bridge. Signature architecture highlights the community clubhouse with a resort style pool and spa, wellness center and additional amenities. 272 condo units, ranging from studios to three-bedroom units, sit on 6.8 acres at a density of 40 units per acre.
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.
