Shangri La Residence, Denver

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Shangri La Residence in Denver

June 6, 2022

Original design: Charles Haertling, in 1996 ; Renewal Design: RKD architects

Location: Denver, Colorado, USA

Shangri La Residence Denver

Photos: david lauer photography

Shangri La Residence, Colorado

Originally designed in 1996 by Charles Haertling, after half a century this stunning 2,000 sf home was in need of a renovation; some additional space; and many interior upgrades. RKD architects was honored to be selected.

Shangri La Residence Denver Colorado

The Shangri La Residence project was a balance of integrating our sculptural vision with that of Haertling’s, while responding to the vision of our clients- a balance we took very seriously. We love this project, the clients do, and we hope that Haertling would have as well.

Shangri La Residence Denver Colorado

Shangri La Residence Denver Colorado

What was the brief?
The original home was a brutalist masterpiece in need of a complete renovation and the addition of a couple hundred square feet.

Shangri La Residence Denver Colorado

Shangri La Residence Denver

However, the true challenge was how to respect the existing sculpture while creating a new piece of architecture that stood on its own two feet without either mimicking or ignoring the existing homes artistic expression.

Shangri La Residence Denver

Shangri La Residence Denver

Shangri La Residence in Denver, Colorado – Building Information

Architecture: RKD architects – https://rkdarch.com/
Project size: 2200
Completion date: 2018
Building levels: 3

Shangri La Residence Denver

Shangri La Residence Colorado

Photogher: David Lauer Photography

Contemporary Denver home images / information received 060622 from RKD architects, USA

Location: Denver, Colorado, United States of America

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