2021 Schedule

Punk and New Wave posters will take over the walls of the historic Emmanuel Art Gallery in two electrifying exhibitions, depicting the revolutionary intersections of music, design, and pop culture. The storied posters, patches, and fashion... Read More

Join SAR+ for a tour of DU’s first mass timber building, The Burwell Center for Career Achievement. Opened in the fall of 2020, this three-story, 23,000-square-foot facility provides a mix of classroom space, faculty and administrative... Read More

Join Eron Johnson, owner of Eron Johnson Antiques and award-winning interior designer Eric Mandil, founder of Mandil, Inc. for an interactive talk on the benefits of integrating antiques and vintage objects into modern design spaces. Take a... Read More

At the core of every successful project is a team of passionate individuals searching for creative solutions to complex problems. At Raw Creative, our goal is to give designers and builders the tools they need to... Read More

Along with attitudes on work and office culture, workplaces around the world are changing. This discussion will look at the physical and spatial parameters of where and how we work, in a workplace Presence Design Group... Read More

A monastic chamber enclosed with half-eaten, concrete-encrusted hay bales. Three poured-in-place masses caught in a balancing act on the edge of a barren mesa. The emotional impact of the work by award-winning architects Antón García-Abril and... Read More

This is a one-day only Maker Marketplace at McNichols Civic Center Building featuring 40+ of the best artisans and makers on the Front Range! The event is free to attend and will feature handmade goods and... Read More

Join Jorgen Jensen of SLATE Real Estate Advisors for a tour of his personal residence, Hai House, designed and built by Christian Butler of Studio Limited. Participants are invited to experience an urban contemporary design that’s... Read More

What does smart planning for the future mean among the design-build community in Colorado and homeowners alike?  From the CEO of Stackhouse to award-winning firms like Thomas Sattler Homes to Interior Designers featured on HGTV’s Design... Read More

Every company has its beginning. The impetus to go it alone, embracing all the autonomy such a choice brings, is often met with excitement and clarity—as well as an unavoidable dose of trial and tribulation. What... Read More

As new commercial and residential developments pop up in Denver, thoughtful planning and design plays an ever-important role in the future of the city. We’ll take a tour of two new multi-use projects, Market Station and... Read More

Humans experience the world through sensory receptors: scent is a powerful and protective sense that evokes memories and emotions and helps us to navigate the world. Designers, event planners, architects, and other experience creators typically limit... Read More

The Severance Community Park pedestrian bridge is the first build completed for the town of Severance by Colorado Building Workshop. Led by CU faculty Rick Sommerfeld and Will Konig, students worked from August 2020 through June... Read More

Thoughtful exterior lighting design integrates into the environment, creating experiential spaces that don’t compromise the night sky. Knowing how to strategically design and control lighting systems in symbiosis with the nightscape, while also creating a safe,... Read More

Advertising is a persuasive form of communication centered around raising the profile of a brand or moving customers in a specific direction to buy a company’s product or services. When it comes to visual communication, masterful... Read More

The construction and demolition industries account for roughly 500 million tons of waste being sent to landfills each year in the United States alone. Fortunately, change isn’t as hard as it may seem. The GFDA, a... Read More

The Front Range of Colorado provides ample opportunity to design landscapes with native plants that can handle our varied soils, low amounts of natural precipitation and often unpredictable weather patterns. People think that if they take the... Read More

Join Tommy Matthews of Tryba Architects for a discussion on the role branding and experiential design play in building a unique sense of place. The discussion will explore how uncovering and amplifying the unique social and... Read More

How do designers best fulfill their creative vision while successfully meeting the needs of clients? Join bldg.collective for a lively conversation about the balance between personal creative expression and professional service in the design industry. A... Read More

The steel aesthetic is a hallmark of contemporary design, popular with practitioners and beloved by clients. However, there are many difficulties and particularities to consider when designing with steel windows and doors. Notably, steel fenestration presents... Read More

Color plays a critical role in our perception of the built environment and how we feel about the spaces we inhabit. It affects what we consciously perceive, things we like, and how we feel. It helps us... Read More

1 hour CEU Accredited Course HSW IDCEC. An outside-in perspective is required to counteract the bias to inward focus. It is a deliberate activity and approach that aims to drag a business back into focusing on... Read More

It’s commonly said that all great cities have great rivers. How can we emphasize the great river here in Denver and make it a desired setting where people want to play, live, and work? Join ULI... Read More

Combining the convenience and versatility of glass with the precious beauty of gemstones, the Vetrite Gem Collection from SICIS is a technical marvel and a game-changer in creating luxurious, dream-like interior spaces. For thirty years, SICIS... Read More

Meet and listen to Antônio Carlos Moraes de Castro, one of the key urbanists who participated in numerous projects related to the construction and development of Brazil’s capital city, Brasília. Moraes de Castro will speak about... Read More

Custom design is shaping the interior design world in both residential and commercial spaces, as more and more clients are demanding specialization, material transparency, and high-end finish work. This discussion will explain why custom design is on the... Read More

Global warming calls for rapid decarbonization. To start, what is a carbon footprint? What are the drivers of carbon emissions? As a practitioner of low carbon design in products, buildings, and systems, Imani Hamilton will cover... Read More

Today’s society is more complex than ever and leaves little time for the casual participant to architect their own life. Join SLATE Real Estate Advisors as they host a panel discussion on theories in Essentialism and... Read More

Women in Design Denver is pleased to announce our 16th Annual 8×8 speaker series. This will be our first large in-person event since 2019 and will be presented as part of Denver Design Week. Our theme... Read More

Dive into a discussion presented by Zeppelin Development of how architects, developers, workplace designers, and companies are navigating a new standard of employee needs for successful integration back to the office. We’ll hear all about the importance... Read More

What sets you apart—really? We are all so much more complex and unique than the confining boxes we are put in by others, or ourselves. This interactive workshop will help you explore and unpack your personal... Read More

When designing the LoHi showcase gallery for milehimodern, the emphasis on artistic value needed to be communicated in an instant for clients visiting the space. Semple Brown, local architecture and interior design firm, took the challenge... Read More

This event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for attendees to immerse themselves in a virtual reality environment. Presented by Sopher Sparn in partnership with Sierra Pacific Windows and Medium Labs, VR equipment will be set up for... Read More

Contemporary artists play a critical role in the texture of civic life and the creation of the built environment. Join local artist Jason Thielke, known for his expressive, drawing-based figurative work, for an exclusive viewing of... Read More

As health-related questions continue to occupy such a central part of our daily lives, the role of architecture in supporting health and wellness and connecting us to the natural world is as imperative as ever. Join... Read More

Join the team at Xan Creative to learn about the design challenges and solutions that brought The Feedery at Grow + Gather from concept to construction. Located in a repurposed auto shop on historic Old Hampden... Read More

Grab a glass of wine and take a guided tour of CS Woods’ 20,000 square foot collection of large live edge slabs and specialty lumber. You’ll find out how to design and order custom tabletops and... Read More

Denargo Market is set to be one of the most significant riverfront redevelopments in Denver’s history, serving as a crucial link between downtown and the River North Area. Denargo includes the development of new public spaces... Read More

The RiNo ArtPark is a creative hub in the Five Points neighborhood designed to spark innovation and bring people together. Nestled within open green space at 35th and Arkins, and connected to the South Platte River,... Read More

Join Jorgen Jensen of SLATE Real Estate Advisors for a tour of his personal residence, Hai House, designed and built by Christian Butler of Studio Limited. Participants are invited to experience an urban contemporary design that’s... Read More