Aurora History Museum
CU - Denver College of Arts and Media Center (CAM), Denver, CO
Tivoli Student Union
AHEC Tivoli Brewing Co
Historic Renovations
Historic renovations are some of the most complex projects. BCER takes pride in its successful experience restoring historic buildings to their former glory while adapting them for modern technology needs.
Featured Historic Renovations Projects
Tivoli Student Union – Rehabilitiation and Renovation
BCER undertook the Master Plan study for the renovation and rehabilitation of the Tivoli Student Union on the AHEC Campus. The goal of the Master Plan was to identify specific solutions for issues with the building exterior, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, and communications for the facility. As the study of the mechanical system progressed, the four systems were combined into the recommendation of a single HVAC system based on the feasibility of space, construction phasing, and considerations for keeping tenants in their spaces during construction. After the study, BCER provided fire protection, mechanical, and electrical engineering services for the rehabilitation and renovation of the facility. The project required collaboration with more than 18 user groups. The project entailed a new installation of mechanical systems, including a new central heating and chilled water plant new air handling units with distribution throughout, and the attendant power requirements for new systems. Electrical upgrades and modifications were also required to efficiently operate new mechanical equipment and to replace outdated systems. Finally, fire alarm systems and controls were upgraded for the facility.
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CU – Denver College of Arts and Media Center (CAM)
The remodel of CU Denver College of Arts and Media Center (CAM) included a complete renovation of around 13,000 sf of existing theater spaces on the first level of the building, including production and classroom spaces, sound dubbing, and common spaces. BCER consulted on Mechanical and Electrical systems and developed a full set of Construction Documents for the project. This included the engineering design of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; plumbing systems; power systems; lighting systems of the new spaces; audiovisual, IT, telecom, server room, low-voltage, and security systems and infrastructure. Now with the ability to support a national-caliber Arts and Media program for CAM students, the new space provides a Class A green screen film studio, 124 channel recording studio, a 60 seat 4500 watt, 128 speaker mixing studio, 45 station film editing studio, 60 seat HD large-screen viewing Studio and a 180 seat Community Theater. Each Studio is acoustically isolated and fully equipped to provide a level of performance that meets top tier requirements of industry standards. Awards for the renovation include the Merit Award, Interior Architecture, AIA Denver Design Awards 2016; First Place, Institutional ASID Crystal Awards 2016; Citation, Renovation/Modernization, American School & University Architectural Portfolio 2016; and Best Award, Learn, IIDA RMC 2016.
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AHEC Tivoli Brewing Co. Tap House
In 2014, planning began for the remodel of the existing Cimarron Coffee shop and the Boiler Room at Auraria Higher Education Center, converting these spaces into the new Tivoli Brew House, Brewery, and warehouse. The scope of the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering for this remodel was extensive and presented BCER with many unique challenges. The overall approach is to maintain the historic significance of the existing space while providing for the programmed needs of the tenant. The main entrance to the brewhouse will be through the existing Cimarron entrance with an additional entrance to the future beer garden located directly outside to the north & east. A glass wall separates the brewhouse from the actual brewing process to allow customers to observe the brewing process and operations. The scope of the project also includes the following: removal of the existing elevator and stair in the brewhouse; remodel and modernization of the existing restrooms; renovation of bar and taproom and extend to the north; renovation of the existing kitchen; conversion of the existing Boiler Room Lounge into Tivoli Brewery; development of new bottling area in the southeast corner of existing space; development of a small bar/viewing area with direct access to the brewhouse; and development of a refrigerated warehouse to accommodate beer storage.
Learn MoreMore Historic Renovations Projects
9th Avenue Historic Assessment- AHEC Tivoli Brewing Co. Tap House
Aurora History Museum
Boettcher Mansion
Boulder County Courthouse – Plumbing Upgrade- CU – Denver College of Arts and Media Center (CAM)
Copper Club Restaurant/Event Center- Tivoli Student Union – Rehabilitiation and Renovation
UCCS – Cragmor Main