History

The present owners purchased the Denver Design Center® in 1996 with a mission of expanding the Center and creating a synergy of design resources. In the fall of 2004, a group of showrooms called The Collection was purchased. The Center’s name changed to the “Denver Design District” to better convey the extensive offerings available including new retail/wholesale showrooms and expanded kitchen and bath showrooms.

Articulated Wall

Designed by Herbert Bayer, the 85-foot tall sculpture is recognized as one of Denver’s major landmarks. The original developer of the Denver Design Center first saw the articulated wall in Mexico City and decided it would be a perfect landmark for the Denver Design Center. The original sculpture was built for the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City and stands approximately 60 feet tall. The artist was commissioned to build the sculpture exactly like the original, only taller! The sculpture was completed in 1986 and shortly after its construction, the “Articulated Wall” was donated to the Denver Art Museum as a part of its three-dimensional outdoor sculpture collection. Our sister development company, D4 Urban, is working with Herbert Bayer’s niece to bring fresh new installations to the neighborhood strengthening the design theme and the Denver Design Center and The Collection at Broadway Park®.

Technology and Innovation

The Denver Design District® is recognized by trade professionals and consumers as the premier design destination throughout the Rocky Mountain West. By introducing new technology and innovations, the Denver Design District has expanded the reach of showrooms and created additional selling opportunities not previously possible with the traditional showroom business model. As members of important industry associations such as ASID Colorado, Decorative Furnishings Association and Design Centers International, we continue to evolve the local and national design community by being a preferred resource and thought leader in the industry.