Historic Carnegie Renovation
The original building, with a history dating back to 1903 when it served as the city's Carnegie Library, holds great historical significance. Recognizing this, Saunders was committed to preserving its...
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Lone Tree, Colorado
CulturalNew Ground Up
The Wildlife Experience is the home for an extensive collection of wildlife art including original oils, watercolors, sculptures and photography. This unique project incorporates a museum, Iwerks theater, cafe, banquet facilities with catering for 400 to 900, retail sales store and office space.
The award-winning architecture incorporated copper roof and wall panels, sandstone veneer masonry, colored and etched precast wall panels and translucent glazed curtain wall system. The 100,000-square-foot facility was built in just 14 months and includes 31,000-square-feet of galleries and a 315-seat IWERKS Extreme Screen Theater.
Awards: Best Overall Project & Outstanding Private Project Gold Hard Hat Award F.W. Dodge / Colorado Construction Magazine & 2002 ACE People’s Choice Award, AGC of Colorado
Owner
Wildlife Museum Trustees
Architect
gkkworks
Services Rendered
Developing the Right Strategy
Planning for Success
Well-Oiled Construction Process
Ensuring Sustained Operations
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