Central Presbyterian Church

Denver, CO

Remodel
Completed: Spring 2023

Central Presbyterian is a ministry with community at its heart, sharing its space with other non-profit community-focused ministries. To continue to meet their mission, Central’s historic downtown building was in desperate need of an accessibility improvement and refresh with an aging elevator in need of replacement and much of the building untouched since the late 1950’s addition. An earlier 1970’s project added an exterior elevator and separate grade level entrance that blocked up several exterior windows. This project was also required to meet the approval of a local historic preservation organization for all exterior improvements.

The accessibility work done in the 1970’s was removed and the façade restored with inspiration from the original design, leaving Central with a more welcoming/open accessible entrance. A larger modern elevator was inserted in the interior of the building to navigate the many levels. Each level required improvements and restoration to accommodate the new elevator. In addition the main level received expanded and accessible restrooms and a complete refresh of the adjacent spaces. A new patio and interior meeting space was set aside for a future community based hospitality tenant.

Central Presbyterian’s building now more closely reflects their values of accessibility for all and creating space for forward thinking community programming while being respectful of the well designed historic building.