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

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 for guests of the […]

The Meadow Farmhouse

Location Total Floor Area Status Design team The Meadow Farmhouse epitomizes the allure of rural living, blending classic charm with modern comforts and design. This custom residence has been designed to fulfill a Colorado Springs couple’s retirement dreams. The design features a lower-level spanning 3,333 square feet, hosting the main living areas, including the luxurious […]

St. Benedict Catholic Church

Location Total Floor Area Status Design team St. Benedict, the Catholic parish serving Falcon, Colorado, inhabits a 36-acre site. The site originally included ranch buildings, two houses and two barns. One of the barns was repurposed into a charming church building, while the other was removed to allow for the construction of new parking facilities. […]

Sister Blandina Gardens

Previous slide Next slide Location Total Floor Area Status Design team This fenced-in park is built in the center of downtown Trinidad and is to be utilized for community functions, live music, weddings, and tranquil reflection. The park contains beautiful landscaping, water features, a gazebo, pergola, and memorial walls to honor Sister Blandina, a nun […]

La Puerta Housing

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 new housing units, the […]

Verde Commons Housing

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 versatility and expanded living […]

The MiLL Training Facility

Previous slide Next slide Location Total Floor Area Status Design team The MiLL represents an innovative educational initiative by Widefield School District 3, dedicated to teaching and training high school students in construction technologies. Within the existing infrastructure, three new classrooms, of approximately 800 square feet each, have been designed to facilitate immersive learning experiences […]