Kentucky Bridge Walking Tour

About the tour: The tour will be a walking experience of the recently completed Kentucky Avenue Bridge by SAR+ Architects.  The tour will begin near Vanderbilt Park, and the group will approach the bridge via a brief (1/4 mi) walk on the Platte River Trail. As the sun sets, the dramatic bridge lighting will come on, and participants will be invited to explore up close the distinctive illuminated perforated metal screen walls which extend across the bridge and down to the path. The tour will conclude with participants returning along the path to the parking lot.

About the Bridge: The bridge will be the gateway into the future Gates District at Broadway Station, which will be built on the former site of the Gates Rubber Factory.  With its signature obelisk marking the intersection with the Platte River Trail, it will provide a new multi-modal crossing over the river and will serve as  of a network of bridges providing pedestrian circulation throughout the district.  Each of the bridges will use weathering steel in different ways to communicate a uniform language of circulation, in this case employing perforated facetted sheet steel which was illuminated with continuous linear lighting.

About the tour guides: Adam Rude joined SAR+ in 2017 as an experienced, design-oriented architect, having completed projects across the country and in Asia. His experience ranges from net-zero energy single family residences to large urban developments, with a balanced focus between the details and the big ideas.  Since joining, Adam has become a strong design leader in the firm, and is focused on creating projects which meaningfully benefit their communities.  He recently led the design of the Mercer Apartments project set to open in the Union Station neighborhood this summer, and is also leading construction management for two multi-modal bridges which will serve the greater Broadway Station Development in Denver (Kentucky Bridge & South Pedestrian Bridge). Adam oversees all aspects of design and documentation on his projects, involving the full design and consultant team to explore innovative, elegant, and comprehensive design solutions to reach a successful project outcome. 

April Corey, Senior Designer with Clanton & Associates, has been a lighting designer for over a decade with a broad range of experience including streetscapes, transportation, parks, hospitality, education and residential. Additionally, she has worked with cities and government agencies to develop outdoor lighting ordinances, lighting masterplans, standard specifications, and criteria guidelines. She believes that good design includes the careful consideration of environmental impact, including energy use, light pollution, and maintainability, and that the best outcomes are the result of thoughtful collaboration between the entire project team and the community. April holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in Architectural Engineering, with an emphasis in Lighting and Electrical Systems.

Brittany Lynch is a Senior Associate at Clanton & Associates in Boulder, CO with 15 years of experience in lighting design. She specializes in creating inspiring and sustainable lighting designs for exterior environments, transforming spaces with innovative solutions that enhance both functionality and aesthetic appeal. A strong advocate for DarkSky principles, Brittany has contributed to the development of municipal lighting ordinances to reduce light pollution. She leads cross-functional teams to execute complex lighting projects, delivering high-quality results while promoting energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in every design. Her projects have also included the WELL Building Standard, LEED, and Living Building Challenge. Brittany holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She is Lighting Certified (LC) and is an Associate IALD member.

Accessibility: We will be traversing a paved pathway from the parking lot to the bridge. This trail is wheelchair accessible. There will be limited to no opportunity for seated rest along the tour. This pathway is also great for bikes if you would like to bike from the lot to the bridge. Suitable for children 10+.