pueblo harp boathouse

Pueblo, Colorado
This project is the continuation of the development of the Riverwalk. It will support the economic development opportunities and continue downtown revitalization efforts.

The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP) begun in 1995, is a pedestrian-oriented Riverwalk in the heart of downtown Pueblo, following the historic path of the Arkansas River before it was re-routed around downtown. The Riverwalk is a 32-acre urban waterfront with excursion and gondola boat rides, food, festivals and entertainment. The Boathouse project and channel extension are Phase 3 of the Riverwalk expansion.

This $5.0 million building is three stories, totaling 14,000 s.f.

Building Program:
Level One - Stairway/elevator tower with covered bridge breezeway. Public restrooms, boat storage for three tour boats, maintenance garage and event prop storage and concessions.
Level Two - HARP administrative offices with bridge reception, dividable conference rooms, private and open office support space, breakroom and restrooms.
Level Three - Rooftop events deck, catered food service and kitchen space including restrooms, fireplace, video projection wall, lounge seating, sound system for music performance, distinctive curved roof cover with motorized awnings, supported stone paver flooring. Vantage point for views to the Riverwalk, channel, and events area. Programmable light system for glass railings and elevator tower.

The structural system for the building is steel and composite concrete deck. Indigenous stone, random width standing seam metal siding, high performance glazing are the primary exterior materials.

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