We couldn’t have anticipated that 2020 would create a pivotal moment in how we gather. This heightened awareness since the pandemic began has forced us globally, nationally, and locally to look “beyond” our traditional norms of interactions. Hospitality industries have been especially impacted due to “shelter-in-place.” Architects and designers play a crucial role in shaping … Continued
As cities continue to grow in density, multi-family housing has become a common necessity. To balance the needs of individual homes in a community with the surrounding shared spaces, we must be innovative in how we design and engineer these scalable buildings. A few common factors we see as important when designing include: The need for … Continued
As we start to think ahead and navigate what the ‘new normal’ will be, we as designers must start providing space plans within the CDC and state guidelines, which mandate 6 feet of distancing and small group gatherings. Providing these proactive plans is beneficial to both clients and design teams, as it allows them to … Continued
“When invited to participate in the renovation or preservation of an existing home or building, the changes we make are designed to nourish the human experience and legacy of the site.” R+B Principal John Rowland, AIA While the above comment is fundamental to all of the many renovation and historic preservation projects R+B has undertaken … Continued
Modern Prairie – Denver, Colorado Rhythm, pattern, texture, palette, layers, structure. Nowhere does the purity of these fundamental concepts resonate as with the merging of architecture and music. Establishing a collaborative relationship and engaging in open dialogue with the owners about their intention for this purposefully designed home in an exclusive Denver neighborhood informed a … Continued
A true buzzword these days, the concept of sustainability has crossed over from manufacturing efforts to reduce carbon emissions to being wholly embraced by fields as diverse as fashion, food and, yes, architecture. The emphasis? Increasing longevity and reducing waste. No matter how it’s practiced, at its core, sustainability is about keeping the delicate ecosystems … Continued
Over the last decade or so, Rowland+Broughton has been honored with the opportunity to collaborate with the Aspen Skiing Company on more than 20 projects. On-mountain or off, each has helped to enrich the experiences of Aspen locals and visitors alike. Most recently, our team completed a second renovation of Ajax Tavern at The Little … Continued
Fine art. Winemaking. Music. A true champion of the arts, Rowland+Broughton is particularly agile at creatively housing and displaying a wide variety of art forms. Whether designing private homes, art institutions or even restaurants, we are sensitive to how the arts may inform architecture and how architecture complements the art forms within. Take The Lookout … Continued
Bio what? Search “biophilia” and you’ll find references as far afield as Icelandic singer Björk’s album by that name, exploring the links between nature, music and technology. Go deeper, and you’ll discover that psychoanalyst Erich Fromm popularized the term in the 1960s, coining bio, meaning “life” and philia, meaning “friendly feeling toward,” to … Continued