Morris Adjmi Architects

Drawing on Denver’s industrial heritage while also looking toward its future, Steel House innovates on the possibilities of what a modern office environment can offer. The new building wraps around what will become the largest elevated private park in RiNo, allowing for one of the most impressive indoor-outdoor amenity collections in the city. 

Inspired by active industrial uses along the adjacent railway, Steel House's silhouette was designed to establish the building as both an iconic identifier and contextual anchor for the evolving RiNo district. Its highly visible tower serves as a new gateway to the neighborhood and signifies the building’s main entrance. 

Constructed of steel, the tower's height and articulation draw reference to the landmark silos that still exist in the neighborhood, while landscaped loggias soften its industrial edges. Beyond the tower, a metal channel grid defines Steel House's façade, modulating the scale of the large building. Expansive 11-foot-high factory-inspired divided light windows flood each floor with abundant natural light. As a result of the building's thoughtful massing, each floor will also have access to private terraces.

Within, the interior of the building is a reinterpretation of the exterior elements and a nod to the area’s light industrial history. A strong connection to nature is forged through the use of natural and honest materials, like stone, wood, steel, concrete, and by bringing large-scale biophilic design elements into the interior spaces.