Craine Architecture

Craine Architecture Denver-based Urban Design and Planning firm focused on creating buildings that belong and places that participate. We are leaders in urban infill design.

Our portfolio is diverse, but we’ve built a reputation for doing what the city needs most — thoughtful urban infill that brings new life to familiar places. Buildings that belong. Places that participate. Our buildings are beautiful. Timeless. But more than that, they make places feel alive. Vibrant street life, bustling storefronts, busy hotels, and welcoming community spaces don’t happen by chan

ce — they emerge from an approach that weaves together architecture, planning, and urban design. Each design responds to the scale and character of the place around it, shaped by its cultural, environmental, and historical context and by the way people experience the space every day. The result is buildings that are used, loved, and strengthen the fabric of the neighborhoods around them. Architecture that listens. We design through dialogue. We listen, ask questions, test ideas, and balance many priorities to bring clarity, cohesion, and creative solutions to the process. Regional expertise clients trust. For more than two decades, we’ve worked throughout the region, learning its context, materials, and people. Our long-standing relationships with municipalities and industry partners keep us engaged from concept to construction, helping projects move forward with efficiency and trust.

It’s going to be a nice weekend to spend some time outside in the neighborhood!Our friends at the Five Points Business I...
05/29/2026

It’s going to be a nice weekend to spend some time outside in the neighborhood!

Our friends at the Five Points Business Improvement District are hosting a community planting day along the Welton Street corridor this Saturday. Help plant flowers, refresh planters, and get the corridor ready for the season ahead.

The Five Points BID invites neighbors, local businesses, and volunteers to come together and help bring new life to our corridor. Whether you’ve got a green thumb or just want to get involved, this is your chance to make a visible impact.

It’s for most of us, but it’s BBQ day every day for the residents at Foundryline, our award-winning mixed-use resident...
05/27/2026

It’s for most of us, but it’s BBQ day every day for the residents at Foundryline, our award-winning mixed-use residential project in RiNo.

Why? Because they’re walking distance from Smōk - Denver at The Source Hotel and Market Hall, so they can just follow their noses to a plate of smoked brisket whenever the craving hits.

Award-winning meets award-winning.

Another Colorado business is coming to My Mainstreet Parker! Love this part of Denver Westword's article about it:“When ...
05/26/2026

Another Colorado business is coming to My Mainstreet Parker!

Love this part of Denver Westword's article about it:

“When I walked on downtown Parker’s Main Street, I said, ‘This is awesome!’” recalls Sean Buchan, co-founder and CEO of Cerebral Brewing.

And that’s all it took.

He points to the walkability of downtown Parker and the neighborhood aesthetic, as well as the support from the city, as giving momentum to the decision to sign a 10-year lease for the space.”

Architect | Craine Architecture
Client | Confluence Companies
General Contractor | Confluence Builders
Structural Engineer | Fortis Structural
MEP Engineer | Given and Associates, Inc.
Landscape Architect | Wenk Associates
Town of Parker, Colorado

Cerebral Brewing has signed a 10-year lease for a space on Parker's Main Street, where it expects to open next summer.

You’ve probably driven past the Benedict fountain a hundred times. But do you know the history behind it?Read about it o...
05/21/2026

You’ve probably driven past the Benedict fountain a hundred times. But do you know the history behind it?

Read about it on our website —>

From Five Points to Uptown, one fountain bridges a century of Denver’s architectural history and the enduring legacy of thoughtful design.

Ten years apart. Different projects, same partnership.It’s Tony De Simone of Confluence Companies and Dan Craine at Town...
05/20/2026

Ten years apart. Different projects, same partnership.

It’s Tony De Simone of Confluence Companies and Dan Craine at Town Council meetings in Castle Rock, first for Riverwalk in 2016 and then for Brickyard in 2026.

The town looks a little different now. The guys? They haven't changed a bit (ahem).

If you’re one of those architect types who likes wandering beautiful, historic neighborhoods... 🙋 It looks like there’s ...
05/18/2026

If you’re one of those architect types who likes wandering beautiful, historic neighborhoods... 🙋

It looks like there’s still some availability for Wednesday’s Night Out in Wyman tour from our friends at Historic Denver. The evening includes stops at Castle Marne, Flora House, and Feldman Mortuary, with architecture, history, food, and drinks along the way.

The Wyman Neighborhood is the setting for our next progressive tour, we’ll access interiors and enjoy food and drink at Castle Marne, Flora House and the Feldman Mortuary. Taken together theses sites provide an intimate look at the Wyman neighborhood in the early 1900s. As…

Downtown Denver has a bit of whimsy coming this summer!Large-scale aerial art installations by Poetic Kinetics are plann...
05/11/2026

Downtown Denver has a bit of whimsy coming this summer!

Large-scale aerial art installations by Poetic Kinetics are planned across downtown through a collaboration between Denver Arts & Venues, the City and County of Denver Government, and others.

Take a look at what’s planned in this article from Mile High CRE:

Major Aerial Art Installations Coming to Downtown Denver in 2026 - Design

Thinking about this one as everyone gets back outdoors with their bikes and strollers.The Downtown Denver Partnership is...
05/03/2026

Thinking about this one as everyone gets back outdoors with their bikes and strollers.

The Downtown Denver Partnership is leading the 5280 Trail, a path that will circle through downtown and connect neighborhoods along the way.

We’re especially looking forward to seeing it pass through our Five Points neighborhood and near some of our projects around the city.

Worth a look if you haven’t seen what’s planned!

The Downtown Denver Partnership is leading efforts to create the 5280 Trail, a bold, visionary project that will transform how the public right-of-way is used in Downtown Denver. The 5280 will link neighborhoods and connect people by reimagining underutilized streets into the essential Downtown expe...

Aliyah at Sloan's Lake spans a full block right up against the park, with construction now underway.A 16-story, mixed-in...
04/30/2026

Aliyah at Sloan's Lake spans a full block right up against the park, with construction now underway.

A 16-story, mixed-income residential project with an urban plaza, neighborhood-focused retail, and shared spaces at the edge of Sloan’s Lake.

Happy to be part of it with this team!

Architecture | Craine Architecture
Client | Zocalo Community Development
General Contractor | BuilDRS Corp LLC
Civil Engineer | LJA
Structural Engineer | Fortis Structural
MEP Engineer | Given and Associates
Landscape Architect | Back40 Landscape Architecture
Interior Designer | Semple Brown Design

2000 Welton is another of our projects we’re looking forward to this year...Developed in partnership with Middle Income ...
04/28/2026

2000 Welton is another of our projects we’re looking forward to this year...

Developed in partnership with Middle Income Housing Authority (MIHA), DaVita, Continuum Partners, and Goshen Development, this mixed-income residential project will bring 94 new rental homes to downtown, fitting into the fabric of Arapahoe Square and offering more options for the middle-income workforce who want to live in the city.

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2490 Welton Street
Denver, CO
80205

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17204572012

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