Beck Venture Center
Colorado School of Mines
OZ Architecture
June 2021 - Present
Golden, CO
The Beck Venture Center is a 32,000 sf, three-story facility located on the Colorado School of Mines campus . It serves as a bridge between academic and business worlds, providing private and collaborative spaces for students to refine their business ideas with mentorship from alumni and industry partners.
The building is designed for flexibility and includes an space that can accommodate up to 100 people, a café, a classroom for 40 students, and rentable open and private office space on the top two floor. It’s built with sustainable solutions, including a geothermal exchange system, high-performing envelope, and infrastructure for photovoltaics, making it net-zero ready the project is anticipated to achieve LEED Gold.
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My role on the team started at the beginning of Design Development and has carried through construction of project. I was tasked with the management of construction progress, keep up to date records, and document field observations for the owner and contractor. Though this project is still in construction there is a lot of excitement around it with its forward thinking approach to sustainability, and thoughtful design decisions for young entrepreneurs.
The Beck Venture Center is located on a main entry corner into the Colorado School of Mines campus. Being located just off Washington Avenue the historic downtown of Golden is just a few blocks away, and the design of the building is meant to bridge Golden to the school's campus.
This look into the cafe from the Level 1 lobby showcases the project main feature stair and most desirable amenity.
The Boardroom in the building is meant to give students a place to bring industry leaders in to present their latest ideas and products to attempt to get further funding for their work.
The Beck Venture Center is located on a main entry corner into the Colorado School of Mines campus. Being located just off Washington Avenue the historic downtown of Golden is just a few blocks away, and the design of the building is meant to bridge Golden to the school's campus.