The winter months bring a “cooling down effect” for local construction builders, a period of time when production often halts due to severe weather and a slower sales market. It’s in this period we find ourselves today, looking out across the new year, new decade, and new Denver. Preparations have begun for the busy season ahead, and as we huddle on homes and celebrate the holidays, we at DDG think of the future of the Denver neighborhoods and how we can best contribute to their growth over the coming years.
The titular 10 Mid-Century Modern single-family project—brought to fruition by founder Keith Gallegos—is a real estate development project we have currently brewing in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Project completion will see the area (which already has some very competent and nicely-priced singe-families nearby) transformed into ten sleek, charming single-families for buyers moving to the Denver area.
What is a Mid-Century Modern Design?
The design originates from a movement in 1950’s architecture, especially on the American East Coast. Mid-century modern architecture has an almost futuristic look to it. With large windows, an overhanging roof, and open floor plans, mid-century modern homes invoke the warmth of a ranch house while still looking strikingly contemporary. Denver—a rancher city itself in the past—doesn’t actually have too many mid-century modern builds in it, despite the slick design and seemingly local flavor they have. They make great real estate investment products because they leave a great first impression on interested buyers, while also delivering higher profits for investors and validating land value.
What’s neat about a single-family in this design is that they succeed in marrying the feel of an actual home to the design’s state-of-the-art finishes. Single-families are often a buyer’s preference since they offer complete autonomy of the building, whereas a townhome build or condominium consist of multiple dwellings for multiple families within one structure.
A Project of Possibilities
As we discussed in our Sunnyside article, the area has a very warm, neighborly vibe, and having a newly established set of single-families as an alternative to the townhomes and duplexes popping up near Sloan’s Lake gives buyers more robust options. On top of that, the 10 Mid-Century Modern Single-Family Home Project will be set near a local park and church, adding to the neighborhood’s appeal. Denver Development Group is working in tandem with the local church to bring the project to life.
Rendering courtesy of Native Development LLC
Our interpretation of the mid-century modern design will be close to the picture to the right: one-story homes with a spacious interior. More design elements will be revealed as we get closer to starting the project—we hope to continue capturing that feeling of openness (a signature of the Denver plains) in the frontscape of the porch and lawn. The homes will feature full finished basements, as well as open courtyards for entertainment purposes. With the market’s push toward more practicality built into homes, we hope to including modern amenities like smart appliances, theater entertainment set-ups, and rental options for buyers to consider. The architecture will have a multilayered design, with large front windows that also add to the building’s openness and scale. These 10 single-families will line the neighborhood nicely, and could very well be someone’s next dream home.
A Vision for the Next Decade
Site of the future townhome project.
As we move into 2020 and the ensuing decade, Denver Development Group is honing its passion for delivering quality Denver real estate. Right now, the 10 Mid-Century Modern Single-Family Home Project (which we will hopefully rename to something that’s less of a mouthful) is in the concepts phase, and we are looking for partners interested in investment to join us. This is a step toward achieving that vision and shaping the Denver neighborhoods in ways that matter. We do our best to incorporate local flavor in our design, and we offer attainable housing for Denverites who want to keep the free spirit of the city alive. With this and other projects, we hope to bring to Denver’s future familial warmness to the people that inhabit it, in any way we know how. If you’d like to learn more about the 10 Mid-Century Modern Single-Family Home Project and how you can get involved, call us today.