Seven Deadly Sins

One of our blog post from several weeks ago about "master" bedrooms becoming "owner's" bedrooms got us thinking about our local market and what builders and architects are calling the "master" and other spaces here in Denver. We found several designers taking a more literal approach and calling  bedrooms "sleep" or "dream" and other rooms, such as the kitchen, simply "cook." Scott Sudik, one of our principals here at Godden|Sudik,  likes to call  what could traditionally be referred to as an "outdoor living room"  a "Colorado Room" and the entry off the garage an "owner's entry."

With all these liberties taken, we thought we would have a little fun with this idea of "re-naming" spaces and have one of our architects try to use the Seven Deadly Sins to call out rooms on a floor plan. See what Rick Sall , one of our designers,  came up with below!

Gold Nugget Award of Merit Winners Announced!!

The stunning rear elevation of one of several 6-plexs at Verona

The lovely Colorado Room on the 7945 Plan at Montecito

Godden|Sudik Architects has received two Gold Nugget Award of Merit honors! Verona, an active adult project in Highlands Ranch,  received this distinction in the Multi-Family Housing Project under 18 du/acre group and the 7945 Plan for Century Communities at Montecito, located in Lone Tree,  has been honored in the Single Family Detached Home - 3,001 to 4,000 sq. ft. category. Both projects are in the running for the covetaed Grand Winner which will be announced June 5th at the Annual Gold Nugget Awards Ceremony at the San Diego Convention Center Ballroom.

For ticket information and for a list of all Award of Merit honors please click here.

For a full list of all Godden|Sudik Architect's award winning projects please click here.

9 Tips for an Outdoor Kitchen That Lets You Enjoy the Party

Alex Jewett, one of Godden|Sudik's young and talented designers, is  one of Houzz's newest contributors! He recently published an article on outdoor kitchen design and the importance of designing this extension of your home with the same level of care as your indoor kitchen.

Whether designing a new outdoor kitchen or revamping an existing one, Alex focuses on tips to help you create a space that lets you be part of your party. He writes, "Have you ever found yourself running back and forth between cooking indoors and cooking outdoors on a warm afternoon? The best way to prevent this from happening is to properly design your outdoor kitchen so that it can function like your indoor kitchen." Follow his simple guidelines for flawless fun barbeques all summer long!

To read Alex's full article please click here.

To check out more of Godden|Sudik's great design ideas click here.

Is the "Master" Bedroom Gone For Good?

A Beautiful Master Retreat in Loveland, Colo.

According to Michael Neibauer, in his recent article, In Residential Real Estate, Bid Farewell to the 'Master Bedroom,' featured in the Washington Business Journal, after surveying 10 major Washington area home builders, six no longer use the term "master" on floor plans. The term has instead been replaced with "owner's suite" or "owner's bedroom." The article traces this trend to negative connotations associated with the word "master," which implies masculinity and ownership of  another. However, even with builders making an attempt at political correctness, the new terminology  hasn't tricked down quite yet. Neibauer  says, after an unscientific poll of  local area homeowners, none surveyed could "recall a real estate agent referring to the "owner's bedroom." It was "master" across the board." So what is the future of our beloved "master" bedroom? We have seen many of our clients following this trend too.

To read the full article from the Washington Business Journal in the click here 

To see more images from Godden|Sudik Architects' portfolio  please click here

"Live Forward" at Century Communites Candelas

Plan 4014 Elevation C

Earlier this month, Century Communities opened their newest community at Candelas in Arvada, Colo.

This new master planned community is receiving an overwhelming amount of press, including an article featured in Builder Magazine, talking about the community's  "live forward" attitude. Our very own Paul Brady, part of the design team, is quoted as saying, "Century was looking for something different for an area that’s a bit more progressive-leaning” in terms of what first-time and move-up home buyers want. To read the full article by Builder Magazine, please click here!

 

To see more of Godden|Sudik Architects single family communities please click here or to visit Century Communities website please click here.

Doors Open Denver

One of our favorite times of year is here!!! Doors Open Denver is this weekend and it is a great opportunity to see inside some of those beautiful old buildings that you've always wanted to peek inside! This year features over 80 buildings and is open to the public and is completely free! You can take yourself on a self guided tour (click here for more info.) or sign up for an expert tour (click here for more info.)!

We hope that you will take advantage of the nice weather (fingers crossed) this weekend and experience some of Denver great architecture!

Doors Open Denver Website

List of Participating Sites and Descriptions

Please Save Another!

Please Save Another is an organization the raises awareness, educates and helps contribute to cutting-edge research for Prostate Cancer. They have a few events coming up, the first "Don't Fear the Finger Golf Tournament" and "Laugh for a Cure".

"Don't Fear the Finger Golf Tournament" will be the 3rd annual golf event on September 12 and will be hosted at the Sanctuary in Sedalia, Colorado. This is a great opportunity to play on one of the most elite courses in Colorado for a great price and a great cause.

"Laugh for a Cure" is at The Comedy works South at The Landmark and is tonight. The event starts at 5 p.m. and features comedian Bobby Collins.

Please check out wwwpleasesaveanother.org for more information and other ways to contribute.