La Puerta Barn
Location Total Floor Area Status Design team The Fabec barn was originally a storage pole barn that existed on the La Puerta site when redevelopment began. Encompassing 3,600 square feet, it serves as a crucial asset for fulfilling maintenance and storage requirements for the entire development. To enhance its functionality and aesthetic appeal, the exterior […]
La Puerta Entry Bridge
Previous slide Next slide Location Total Floor Area Status Design team Americana Road intersects Commercial Street via a steel and wood vehicle bridge spanning a small creek. Years of neglect had rendered the bridge nearly impassable, with signs of deterioration becoming evident. Sun Mountain Design coordinated various projects aimed at addressing the decay of the […]
La Puerta Depot
Location Total Floor Area Status Design team The historic Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Freight Office (Depot) is one of the two existing buildings on the site slated for restoration. In a bid to enhance its functionality for La Puerta’s hospitality focus, the depot will undergo an expansion. An additional 2,600 square feet will […]
Union Station
Previous slide Next slide Location Total Floor Area Status Design team The city of Trinidad was founded in 1876 and was considered at the time as a possible capital for the state of Colorado. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway reached Trinidad in 1878; then cattle began to be shipped by rail instead of […]
La Puerta Coffee Kiosk
Previous slide Next slide Location Total Floor Area Status Design team The Coffee Kiosk at La Puerta stands as a free-standing structure encompassing 550 square feet, featuring two drive-up windows and an additional walk-up window conveniently situated beside a patio area designated for tables and chairs. Positioned across Americana Road, the kiosk ensures easy accessibility […]
St. Benedict Catholic Church
Previous slide Next slide Location Total Floor Area Status Design team St. Benedict Catholic Parish, serving the Falcon, Colorado community, occupies a beautifully transformed 36-acre site that once featured ranch buildings, two houses, and two barns. One of the barns has been thoughtfully repurposed into a charming church, blending rustic character with sacred space. This […]
Sister Blandina Gardens
Previous slide Next slide Location Total Floor Area Status Design team Nestled in the heart of downtown Trinidad, this park serves as a versatile space for community events, live music, weddings, and peaceful reflection. The park’s design showcases beautifully curated landscaping, incorporating water features that create a serene atmosphere. A charming gazebo and elegant pergola […]
La Puerta Housing
Previous slide Next slide Location Total Floor Area Status Design team The La Puerta commercial development in Trinidad, Colorado, boasts a strategic connection to Linden Street, situated approximately 1,000 feet to the north. This 100-foot-wide thoroughfare serves as crucial access for the fire department and utility lines. Envisioned as an ideal locale for approximately 20 […]
Verde Commons Housing
Previous slide Next slide Location Total Floor Area Status Design team Verde Commons is a housing project comprising 13 duplex living units situated on a 2.03-acre site. Each unit comprises 1,421 square feet, features three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a single-car garage. Additionally, basements offer the potential for two optional bedrooms and one bathroom, providing […]
The MiLL Training Facility
Previous slide Next slide Location Total Floor Area Status Design team The MiLL is a groundbreaking educational initiative by Widefield School District 3, dedicated to teaching and training high school students with essential skills in construction technologies. Within the framework of existing infrastructure, the project has introduced three new classrooms, each approximately 800 square feet, […]