URBAN MID CENTURY COMING TO NORTHWEST DENVER

Be apart of a unique design and style offered in Sunnyside, Denver. Although many architectural designs and styles cover the Denver area, very few try to take the approach of the renowned style of Mid-Century architecture. What is Urban Mid-Century?

URBAN MID CENTURY DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE

Many architects and designers around the world organically crafted their own styles and interpretations, mid-century modern was first coined by Cara Greenberg, in her book Midcentury Modern: Furniture of the 1950s. Following, professionals and experts began to construct criteria and characteristics of what Mid-Century modern was.

One of the most recognized developments of this style happened in Palm Springs, California. Designers such as Richard Neutra, John Lautner, and Donald Wexler brought mid-century to Southern California (Pictures shown below). Their art is world famous; The Mid-Century architecture covered in Palm Springs has become a tourist attraction. They were beautiful, inspiring. They made individuals feel connected with not only their homes but the nature that surrounded them.

World Famous Mid-Century Modern Architecture:

Bailey House, by Richard Neutra

Silvertop, by John Lautner

Dinah Shore, by Donald Wexler

URBAN MID CENTURY CHARACTERISTICS

overhanging windows

These homes support open-wide windows. Natural light pours throughout the living spaces.

open space

Many popular Modern-Century homes have minimal walls. With large open living spaces, home buyers can really connect with their homes.

entertainer’s courtyard

Beautifully designed Mid-Century Modern homes contain open outdoor courtyards with pools, gardens, or dinner patios that connect to an indoor living space. This design offers eccentric life combined by an outdoor and indoor link.

integrated elevation

Mid-Century modern homes tended to be on one consistent flat plane. They integrate small steps, sectional walls, and slanted ceilings giving the individual a greater sense of depth and variation in the home.

These homes create bonds with home buyers. They don’t make you feel contained in a cookie-cutter home with enclosed rooms and walls. They create a real connection between you, the open layout, and the actual land.

Right now, these homes are very minimal and spread on the Denver market. They aren’t located anywhere on the North, West, or East side of Denver.

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EXCLUSIVE URBAN MID-CENTURY HOMES COMING TO DENVER

GET IN BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. Denver Development Group is releasing a few sites available for purchase. Like the beautiful homes in Palm Springs, our Mid-Century homes will offer every Mid-Century characteristic mentioned.

Highlights

o Individual lots starting at 390k, Estimated Finished Product at $1.15MIL

o Three exclusive Mid-Century architectural designs to choose from

o Preapproved investors/buyers can select their own interior design options (such as: countertops, tile, interior paint, fixtures, and more)

If you are interested in owning your own Urban Mid-Century masterpiece in Sunnyside, Denver. Contact us, or sign up for our project updates to be the first on exclusive deals.

10 Mid-Century Modern Single-Family Homes Project: Coming to the Denver Area

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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.

Attainable Homes Coming to West Colfax

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When looking for acquisitions, Denver Development Group focuses on three main tenants: location, accessibility, and potential. Our recent acquisition 1317 Yates serves as a prime example of each of these.

In the heart of the West Colfax area sits 1317 N. Yates. Street, a barren property as of this writing. Last year, the property belonged to a single-family homeowner who opted to sell due to the increased property values in the area. The original home is pictured to the left. As you can see, there isn’t much to note about it.

So what about it, then, makes it a perfect candidate for acquisition?

Location

Location, location, location. If you’ve spent any time in real estate you’ve heard this phrase—nay, this mantra—at least once or twice. Realities of physical plots of land aside, the idea of “location” may be better served with the word “proximity,” as that gives a better idea of what makes a location valuable. If the property is close in proximity to, say, the Cherry Creek Shopping District, that will be reflected in a higher price. If the property is smack dab in the middle of the Midwest Plains, that will be reflected in a much lower price than the Cherry Creek property.

This may be stating the obvious, but it remains a tried-and-true real estate tenant to this day. Right now, the West Colfax area of Denver is blossoming—since the city installed a lightrail station nearby, its appeal has grown even more. Old homes are being scraped and replaced with modern luxury builds, and new businesses are establishing themselves on Colfax Street. The area was already popular thanks to proximity to highways, downtown, and the Mile High Stadium, and its appeal has only grown.

On top of that, the West Colfax areahas been zoned with less restrictions on innovative building, another quality that developers like DDG absolutely love. This gives 1317 Yates even more value in its location than before, and with the other added benefits, it’s a prime property for Denver real estate investment.

Accessibility

Like the first tenant, accessibility is a key feature for any acquisition to have. We brushed on it briefly, but accessibility refers to the ease of access the property has to main thoroughfares. Having quick and easy access to highways and main streets can optimize a buyer’s life in more ways than one. The West Colfax area has a plethora of options for accessibility, and 1317 Yates reaps the rewards of that.

Of course, Colfax Street itself is an important thoroughfare, and so is the nearby highway I-25. South of Colfax lies 6th Avenue, which shoots straight downtown for ease of access. Plus, when you add the recently-installed lightrail station, the West Colfax area only grows in its appeal.

Potential

Admittedly, “potential” is a bit abstract, especially when it comes to a property with a home on it already. It can be hard to see past what’s right before your eyes and see what could be instead. That’s where Denver Development Group comes in. As local industry with over three decades of experience, if there’s anything Denver Development Group can identify, it’s a property’s potential. With the features we’ve listed already for 1317 Yates, the potential is easy to see—but the potential for what?

Our plan is to take the 1317 Yates property and transform it into a beautiful new double-duplex build. DDG has developed a design that is formatted to specifically realize the potential of properties in West Colfax called the Yin-Yang series. These units are optimized for comfort as well as affordability, which make them an integral addition to the West Colfax neighborhood. Coupled with the area’s growing appeal, that sets 1317 N. Yates Street up with some great potential.

Now? That potential just has to be realized.

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We at Denver Development Group are constantly looking for investment partners or homebuyers who will work with us to realize their property’s potential. If you’re interested in 1317 Yates or any other opportunities, don’t hesitate to reach out and give us a call.