Key
Player(s) Harry Cole and Steve Peightal (engineers);
Hansen Construction (general contractor)
This high-end residential construction
company near Aspen, Colorado, sought to provide a quality
workplace that reflects its stature as one of the finest construction
firms in the area. As a result of the client's industry, an
unusually close collaboration among design team members occurred.
With client Hansen included at the design table, providing
fabrication expertise and instant samples, mock-ups, and cost
evaluation, many of the encumbrances to innovation were removed
and the team was able to concentrate on fresh solutions. Because
the space being created was for the business of construction,
every aspect of the project was subjected to an unusual level
of professional scrutiny from both the design team and the
client. Functionally, the new space accommodates the frequent
arrival of subcontractors and the inquisitive visits of clients,
successfully balancing openness and privacy.
For more images please see the November
2002 issue or Architectural Record.