SANDERSON GULCH
2020 | CASFM Engineering Excellence Award Valerian has teamed with ICON Engineering on this state of the art drainageway improvement located in the densely developed Ruby Hill Neighborhood in Denver. The improvements to Sanderson Gulch have removed over 100 properties from the floodplain along the South Platte River through a series of box culverts with […]
7TH AVENUE WATER QUALITY
As a part of a larger utility and roadway improvement project, Valerian assisted the City of Greeley and ICON Engineering with the design of seven water quality infiltration basins located at the intersection of 7th Ave and 14th and 15th Streets. During the design process Valerian worked to vet numerous water quality alternatives including bump […]
STAGECOACH SOUTH RESTORATION
Valerian and the design team prepared a site stabilization and restoration master plan as well as construction documents for a consolidated trail network and stream improvements for the former dog park area at Stagecoach South. Valerian worked closely with Jeffco staff to develop an improvement plan that would meet the goals and capacity of the […]
SEMSWA WATER QUALITY DEMONSTRATION
2017 | APWA Colorado Chapter – Sustainability Award – Large Community Stormwater runoff from SEMSWA’s office headquarters is captured and slowed through creatively engineered devices spread throughout the water quality demonstration garden. The playful umbrella sculpture and specially crafted landscape elements are integral to runoff collection and dispersal. The walkable demonstration area is meant to […]
SEMSWA OFFICE SCULPTURE GARDEN
Valerian teamed with SEMSWA and the artists at Broken Heart Art, to design this unique sculpture garden at the SEMSWA office building. Valerian collaborated closely with the artists to tie the sculptures into the landscape design. Large swaths of xeric plants cut through the garden and are mimicked in the massive steel sculptures.Photo Credits: Molly […]
PARK 17 APARTMENTS
Valerian created a modern and streamlined landscape design and green roof at Park 17 Apartments. Valerian assisted the design team throughout the planning process and project construction of this cutting edge apartment building with 190 units, many overlooking the green roof terrace and pool area. The green roof area includes a multi-level fire pit with […]
INDUSTRY DENVER
2017 | ULI Colorado Impact Award for Innovation INDUSTRY Denver is a mixed use development on Denver’s industrial north end and is flanked by the South Platte River and Brighton Boulevard. The River North site revitalizes a 1939 former produce depot on nine acres. The first phase of development included 120,000 square feet of office […]
EDISON AT RINO APARTMENTS
Edison at Rino is a cutting edge 8 story apartment building with 277 units, including 4 walk up townhomes. This complex is situated prominently along the redeveloped Brighton Boulevard corridor. Valerian provided landscape architectural and irrigation design services for the building and green roofs beginning with conceptual design and continuing through construction documentation and specifications. […]
INDUSTRY RINO STATION
Industry RiNO Station is a co-working office space in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood. The space combines a re-purposed building with new architecture and focuses on creating a strong connection with the existing and established Cole Neighborhood. Located within walking distance of the lightrail, the landscape design embraces connectivity and welcomes both tenants and neighbors alike to […]
NATURE PLAY IN THE BUILD ENVIRONMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES
In recent years, there has been a significant drive to reconnect people with the natural world around them through play. Natural playgrounds, playscapes, nature play areas, outdoor learning environments – these increasingly common terms refer to intentionally designed spaces that put users in direct contact with real, raw nature with a focus on the value […]