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Originally proposed in the mid-1990s
to complement the Denver Pavillions retail and entertainment
center in downtown Denver, Trango Tower is slated to become
the tallest skyscraper in North America outside of New
York City and Chicago. The Trango Tower, named after a
sheer vertical rock formation in the upper reaches of
Pakistan, would become a new symbol for Denver. Rising
at a height of possibly over 1,050 feet, Trango Tower
will make Denver the "third tallest city" in North America,
allowing the Mile High City to surpass Houston's Chase
Tower, Los Angeles' Library Tower and Atlanta's Bank of
America Center to achieve for Denver a height only outdone
by New York and Chicago.
To be located on the block bounded by 16th/15th Streets,
and Welton/Glenarm Streets, Trango Tower is the ambitious
vision of Denver developer W. Scott Moore, a 5th-generation
Coloradoan whose ancestors were critical in the founding
and shaping of Denver. The land under which the project
will rise has been owned by Moore's family for generations,
and now the developer is prepared to make a bold statement
for Denver's skyline and give Denver a shining new symbol
to lead this great metropolis into the 21st century.
The tower's stunning architectural form is sure to work
untold wonders for improving Denver's downtown skyline.
The simple fact of the matter is that, besides perhaps
Daniel Libeskind's planned expansion for the Denver Art
Museum, Denver has never been promised anything as bold
or as abstract as the design for Trango Tower. The tower's
angled roofline and sloping walls will offer a new profile
on the Denver skyline, recharing the Denver skyline with
a new excitement and energy that will empower this city
to compete in the next century.
Trango Tower will be a mixed-use tower, with space dedicated
to residential, commercial and hotel usage. The tower's
close proximity to the expanded Colorado Convention Center
will ensure success for the hotel portion of the project,
while the majority-residential component will ride the
wave of downtown's booming residential market. An amazing
project from sidewalk to rooftop, Trango Tower is by far
one of the most ambitious projects to have ever been proposed
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Functions of Trango Tower
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From
its conception, Trango Tower was envisioned
by developer W. Scott Moore to be
a multi-use project, with square footage
dedicated to commercial, residential
and hotel components. Although these
three distinct uses are present in
the building, a majority of the tower's
space is devoted to residential use.
With close proximity to the soon-to-be-expanded
Colorado Convention Center, Trango
Tower's hotel portion would benefit
significantly from tourists and convention-goers.
What's more, downtown Denver is in
the midst of a residential renaissance,
and a majority of the project's space
has been allocated for residential
use.
Ground Floor
The ground floor functions are organized
around a four story atrium surrounded
by hign end retail boutiques, services,
and amenities. Nestled into the shopping
area are separate and distinct lobbies
for the hotel, office, and condominium
spaces. Through the use of these clearly
defined ciruclation zones, the building
can maintain secure and controlled
access for its occupants.
Floors 2-17
Continuing upward from the retail
are the condominium parking levels
followed by executive office lease
space.
Floors 18-19
Above the office levels are the
primary hotel lobbies. Situated
well above the tops of the surrounding
buildings these floors provide unimpeded
views of the surrounding mountain
range and of the Denver area.
Floors 20-34
On these floors will be located
Trango's hotel rooms, possibly operated
by The Ritz-Carlton or the Four
Seasons Hotel. Each floor will contain
23 hotel rooms.
35th floor
At the 35th level there is a sky
terrace floor that incorporates
health spa/club and fitness facilities
with the opportunity for outdoor
use as well as the traditional indoor
activities.
Floors 36-81
Above the hotel levels are the luxury
condominium floors. Each condominium
unit will possess unique views,
arrangements and fenestrations possibilities.
Floor 82
The top of the tower will house
a world class restaurant with an
astounding 360 degree view of the
Denver area.
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Model of Trango Tower
In the offices of developer W. Scott Moore
exists a model of downtown Denver complete
with Trango Tower.
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Architectural Renderings
Trango Tower in a scaled diagram with Denver's existing and proposed skyscrapers
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