We had a great evening at Craig Hospital’s annual PUSH fundraiser gala! This year’s event raised more than $2 million for Craig Hospital’s programs, spinal cord and brain injury research, and the Patient Assistance Fund which provides equipment and emergency assistance to patients in need.
The Academy District 20 Building Committee created this diorama of the new School in the Woods from graham crackers, royal icing, and candy. We think it's pretty amazing!
This month’s ENR and ENR Mountain States magazines highlight the RTA and HOK-designed William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center at UCCS. Currently under construction, it will promote synergies between academics and Centura Health sports-medicine-based clinical treatment. It will also support treating and training for first responders and athletes and active individuals with physical disabilities including para-athletes and wounded military veterans. Read the full article about this one-of-a-kind facility here! https://www.enr.com/articles/48653-sports-medicine-connects-with-higher-education-at-new-uccs-hybl-center.
Take a look inside the design of the new Newton Middle School for Littleton Public Schools! This new school – funded by the District’s 2018 bond and scheduled to open in 2021 - features classroom pods with flex breakout spaces, a learning stair, maker spaces, a cafetorium, outdoor learning spaces, and professional development spaces for LPS teachers. The design also includes space for the District’s NOVA and BEST programs which serve K-12 students with special social and emotional needs and students with autism. Read more about this incredible project here.
Congratulations to our our amazing A/E and construction team for winning the Bronze ACE Award from AGC Colorado for the St. Francis Medical Center expansion! This challenging complex project expanded the Emergency Department while improving its efficiency, expanded the Level III NICU, and added four new Operating Rooms. It was one of the first projects in Colorado to utilize Integrated Project Delivery with a multi-party agreement and came in 56 days ahead of schedule and 2% below the target cost. See page 72 of this month’s Colorado Construction & Design Magazine.
Join us at the Downtown Partnership’s City Center Series on Jan. 22 where Principal Stuart Coppedge will be featured as a Local Great Mind. It will be an exciting conversation on how innovative design is driving sustainability and increased accessibility at the RTA/GWWO, Inc. Architects – designed Pikes Peak Summit House. Register here! http://downtowncs.com/citycenter
What an incredible year it’s been for construction progress on the new RTA/GWWO-designed Summit Complex atop Pikes Peak! Take a look at all that’s happened in 2019 on this amazing project, the highest ongoing construction site in North America. 🗻 Read more about this great project here.
The Adaptive Sports Center continues to make news! Check out our article in Colorado Byline magazine on how the new Kelsey Wright Building provides expanded therapeutic recreation opportunities for people with disabilities, helping ASC’s clients find new ways to thrive.
Construction on the Hinsdale County School District Lake City Community School is well underway! Despite snow and chilly conditions, significant progress has been made on the framing, insulation, roof, and windows. The renovation is expected to be complete for the start of the 2020 school year. Read more about this exciting project here.
Happy Holidays from RTA Architects! So our employees may enjoy time with family and friends, our office will be closed from 12:00 pm on Tuesday, December 24th through Friday December 27th. We will re-open on Monday December 30th for normal business hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (all times are Mountain). We will also be closed on New Year's Day January 1st. Happy holidays and thank you for an amazing 2019!
