Located in Denver’s Arapahoe Square, the site’s location on the forthcoming 5280 Loop and proximity to Coors Field provides visibility, accessibility and transparency in an emerging downtown, historically under-served community. Credit: Tryba Architects, Downtown Denver Partnership

Civic and inviting, the Buell Public Media Center transformed an underutilized site in an emerging neighborhood into a lively, engaging destination for visitors across the city, strengthening the civic fabric of Denver and Colorado. Credit: Tryba Architects

The building elegantly resolves the complicated interrelation between technology, building systems and spatial planning with the desire for community connection. Credit: Tryba Architects

The building supports a diverse program centered around performance, technology and media. The design celebrates RMPM’s programs and makes them visible, accessible and a vital part of the local community. Credit: Tryba Architects

A new cultural beacon reflecting the architectural character of the emerging downtown community and uniquely expressing RMPM’s vision and culture in the urban context. Credit: James Florio

The contextual brick base represents Rocky Mountain Public Media’s grounding in its Colorado community, while the glass and metal panel overlay signifies the integration of new media and technology. Credit: James Florio

The design responds to the building’s location in a vibrant neighborhood, turning it `inside out’ to truly engage the community. Credit: James Florio

Fully integrated into its downtown context, the building reflects the architectural character of the emerging community. Credit: James Florio

The interweaving of textures and scale was a purposeful response to the character of the neighborhood. Credit: James Florio

The lobby functions as a ‘living room’ for employees and the welcoming point for the community. Credit: James Florio

Comfortable seating in the lobby offers employees options for focused work or impromptu meetings. Credit: James Florio

The open floor plan with a variety of seating and meeting space options creates a sense of community and transparency. Credit: James Florio

A cafe space and additional workstations on the second floor offer views to the surrounding neighborhood. Credit: James Florio

Acoustic wood wall panels distribute and reflect sound in a way that is customized to enhance live performances in the studio home to KUVO Jazz. Credit: James Florio

Generous glazing at the street level reveals views into the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Performance Studio from the street. Credit: James Florio

The Masterpiece Studio offers flexible seating for up to 125 people and will support screenings and panel discussions, local musical performances and film and lecture series. Credit: James Florio

The aesthetic design of the studio spaces is characteristic of a black box with minimal treatment on the walls, allowing lighting and acoustics to truly take the spotlight. Credit: James Florio

The building contains a variety of studio spaces for award-winning, locally produced content. Credit: James Florio

Access to natural light and views to the surrounding streetscape from the second floor office space. Credit: James Florio

Legible circulation corridors are punctuated with views of the neighborhood landscape. Credit: James Florio