The Red House

Denver, Colorado
Client: Olson Sundberg Architects
Dates of Service: 1996

Project Summary:  This 3-story residence in Denver’s urban core posed particular challenges due to its complex construction technologies combined with Denver’s severe climate. 

Its basic structure included cast-in-place concrete sub-grade walls; pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete floor planks; steel decking with concrete slab floors; steel-framed as well as concrete-block walls; and moment-resistant steel frames.    

Exterior envelope systems included stucco, stone veneer, pre-cast concrete, and metal-panel wall claddings; exterior copings and window sills of stone and pre-cast concrete; store-front and curtain-wall window systems; and a variety of roofing and waterproofing assemblies. 

PL:BECS Services:     PL:BECS consulted to the architect throughout the design process in the basic design, product and material selections, and detailing, related to all exterior envelope assemblies, including roofing, waterproofing, exterior claddings, and window systems, as well as pertaining to the basic structural elements, in order to minimize risk of leakage, condensation, corrosion, structural movement stresses, and similar degradation.