Project History

Art has become more neglected as an important part of community.  The need to have affordable space to work and live for the creative community was the primary reason for developing this project. 

Spector and Associates transformed these former light industrial warehouses (originally a livery) into a creative mix of “art warehouses.”  This project includes affordable lofts (priced to folks at 80% of the mean area income), work studios, a gallery and event venue within walking distance of downtown Denver. We are looking forward to seeing it thrive as an active and supportive arts community.

Nine10Arts is an invaluable showcase of truly integrated design and a functioning project that is also economically feasible.
Every step of this project has integrated, affordability, green building, construction waste management, community, creative thinking, innovation, social responsibility and education.  These methods will be continuously incorporated by its residents in the ongoing operation of the facility and it’s programs.

Nine10Arts is an ideal setting to provide information and showcase ideas on how to achieve built projects that are not only designed, constructed and operated sustainability but that go the extra mile to incorporate social benefits.  This socially and environmentally responsible project will be a welcome addition to the Denver area in that it will create a synergy of creativity and will exemplify adaptive re-use of an older building along with a new addition.