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<br />Facts About the Administration and Shops Buildings
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<br />Total Authorized Budget .,..."""""..".,.",.,., $10.4 Million
<br />Site Development "".,.,'.'.."".",'.'".",...""" 16 Acres
<br />Total West Side Complex"",. ." " ". " . "'" ". . ""'" 40 Acres
<br />Administration Building """....,..',."",." 124,000 Square Feet
<br />Net Office Space .."",.,.,...",..".,.",.", 88,000 Square Feet
<br />Shops Building "".""..'..,."",.',.,....", 21,000 Square Feet
<br />New Parking ",..,.""'.'.'"""""."""",.",,. 500 Spaces
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<br />Both buildings, planned in 1976, were designed by Muchow Associates of Denver and built with Petry
<br />CM as the construction manager. More than 40 contracts were awarded to accomplish fast-track
<br />construction, which began in September, 1976, The Administration Building was occupied jan, 30, 1978,
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<br />A recycling fountain and pool, the focal point of the atrium, emphasizes the water theme and
<br />provides humidity for people and plants, Tempered glass skylights furnish natural light to the planted
<br />atrium area.
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<br />Tinted double-paned windows and open weave drapes screen direct sunlight and optimize heating
<br />and cooling systems, All facilities were designed for water and energy conservation,
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<br />The cafeteria, seating 176, is available to employees and visitors for breakfast and lunch,
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<br />The open space concept provides office flexibility, using acoustical and non-acoustical panels up to
<br />65 inches high, An audio system provides background music, and sound masking reduces extraneous
<br />noise.
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<br />The Shops Building houses the Heavy Equipment and Metal Shops, Thirteen overhead doors provide
<br />maximum building access and ventilation, Two five-ton electric heavy duty cranes can operate in all
<br />work areas. Both buildings have underground utilities,
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<br />In support of civic efforts to improve the South Platte River corridor and nearby industrial area, the
<br />Denver Water Department West Side Complex has been landscaped with trees, bushes and ground-
<br />cover emphasizing native varieties requiring minimum watering,
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