There is quite the local storm brewing about the proposed development for the vacant site northeast of 44th Avenue and Harlan Street, location of the demolished Lakeside Mall. Let’s make it clear that ArcWest is always interested in new development… Continued
Part Two of the discussion looking at considerations for good restaurant planning focuses on developing a solid building program as a foundation for the design process. The owner and design consultant should step through to carefully plan and consider all… Continued
The idea of opening a new restaurant, bakery, or bistro has crossed everyone’s mind at some point: “Wouldn’t it be great to own and run your own restaurant!” There are multiple challenges, to say the least, in the opening and… Continued
In the discussion of architectural firm’s qualifications the question often comes up as to ones specialty. Is ones specialty Residential? Is it Commercial? Or is it Light Industrial. Although the most evident answer is defined by a firm’s resume or… Continued
One of the best moments during the course of a project is to receive some acknowledgment near the end of the process that the work was completed to the satisfaction of your client, and it was a job well done.… Continued
We have all heard the saying “location, location, location..” when discussing the success and viability of commercial building properties, commercial developments and retail centers ..... but what comes to mind next? Urban areas are littered with older, well located, commercial/retail… Continued
ArcWest Architects is excited to announce The "Hole" Bakery and Restaurant on Tennyson Street in Northwest Denver is finally open for business. The official opening day to the public was August 19 just 2 weeks ago today. It's that bitter… Continued
ArcWest Architects and team completed the design and engineering for the remodel of what was previously a retail shoe store to be retrofitted for a new commercial / retail bakery, coffee shop, restaurant & bar. The owner’s modish vision for… Continued
We just read an article in the Denver Post last week that confirms what we've been sharing for the past 18 months: The time to build commercial architecture or construct facility projects has been (is) now. With Contractors responding aggressively… Continued
As a corollary to all the excitement in the construction industry during 2006 / 2007 and even into 2008, where the industry promoted a build it now, before the next price increase, the head line now should now be “Commercial… Continued