R+B assisted Aspen Restaurant, Pacifica, in preparation for the summer season by designing a dynamic, inviting yet intimate outdoor dining area for the popular seafood eatery. Searching for a new outdoor concept that wasn’t another iteration of traditional fine dining restaurants, R+B designers sourced the Goliath of all outdoor umbrellas for the patio. The 16’ x 16’ umbrella takes 700 pounds to hold it down as it blankets and protects Pacifica diners. The bright blue matches the Pacifica logo and branding as well as creates a highly-visable flag for people searching for the ideal outdoor dining spot. The umbrella also features heaters to fight off the alpine evening chill allowing diners to enjoy a leisurely meal. In addition to the umbrellas R+B designed and installed a new hostess stand, perimeter fencing and exterior lighting. Be sure to visit Pacifica and request to sit outside this summer.

Rowland+Broughton served as the Architect of Record for the new Dennis Basso store located in The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado. As Architect of Record, R+B prepared existing CAD drawings including existing floor plans and worked closely with the design architect, John Lindell located in New York, New York. John was the architect for Dennis Basso’s retail store in New York City. R+B onsite construction coordination and contractor consultation selection resulted in the Basso store opening on time for the summer season. Please be sure to stop by and visit the new store.

Recently, R+B was awarded a contract from Hilton Worldwide for renovations to the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Missoula, Montana. This will be an R+B inaugural project with Hilton Worldwide. Design has just begun on the conference rooms and common areas. This is the first Rowland+Broughton project in Montana and plan to do more in the region. R+B is looking forward to providing a fresh aesthetic to the hotel that complements the mountain town’s charm and amazing Clark Fork Riverbank location. The renovation project will be completed in early 2011.

Rowland+Broughton Aspen is co-hosting Green Drinks and Cruiser Bike Ride with zGreen Aspen, on August 18th beginning at 5 pm in Paepcke Park. The party starts at 5:30 sharp after the bike ride at the R+B office located on 117 S. Monarch. Click here for more information. Come and enjoy refreshments, networking and green design. Don’t forget to invite your friends and coworkers.