Glass House and SPIRE – Two Downtown Denver Glass Wall Towers Continue to Capture Interest

Architecture of Downtown Denver Lofts is always evolving. So is the art of designing residential towers to meet the needs and desires of current homeowners. Two towers in Downtown Denver seem to have captured both the heart and mind of Denver’s audience. Those two buildings are the Glass House at 1700 Bassett St. Denver CO 80202 and the SPIRE at 891 14th Street Denver CO 80202.

We thought we would step back and talk about what folks love about these buildings and maybe hear your comments on their design and amenities.

Let’s start with the obvious… Glass, glass and more glass. Both Glass House and SPIRE use a glass wall structure system. From the inside of one of the units the impact is wonderfully impressive. Floor to ceiling glass walls open up the residences allowing for incredible views and a huge amount of light. With walls of glass there is also the feeling of greater space making even the smallest one bedroom condominium feel large. There is a definite reason people love their glass wall homes in the sky.

Another wonderful feature about Glass House and SPIRE is a focus on amenities. Developers across the globe are constantly looking to provide their residents with not just a home, but also a way to enrich their lifestyle. Glass House offers a large lap swimming pool, club room, media room, gaming stations, fitness center with class rooms, fire pit, outdoor grill, office center, and even a continental breakfast every weekend. SPIRE, which just held a tour of the new amenity areas, offers a reflective pool, a splash pool, two hot tubs, fitness center, private movie room, sports zone, multiple lounges including a 42nd floor sky club, club rooms for resident booking, office center, and refrigeration units for grocery delivery. Both Glass House and SPIRE offer 24 hour front desk services for their residents.

The beauty of both buildings is that both offer wonderful amenities and access to all the wonders, restaurants, and entertainment of Downtown Denver within walking distance. Some quick comparisons between the two…

Glass House has 387 residences SPIRE has 496 residences
Glass House is 23 stories tall, SPIRE is 42 stories tall
Glass House is located in Riverfront Park, SPIRE is located in the Theater District Downtown
Glass House HOA fees are roughly $0.35 psf, SPIRE HOA fees are roughly $0.31 psf
Glass House was built in 2007, SPIRE was completed this year and move in’s are expected first quarter of 2010
Both buildings were constructed by J.E. Dunn Construction
Both buildings have captured the interest of Denver

Glass walls and rich with amenities these two buildings are wonderful to tour and see. Please feel free to contact us at New Era Realty to schedule time to visit these two amazing buildings and we can share our insights into the benefits and individual strengths of each to match your own personal goals. What are your thoughts on these Glass Wall Developments in Downtown Denver and in the comparison of the two?

Do you have a favorite and why?