Inspiring people to explore our dynamic city, experience the importance of design to our quality of life and envision an exceptional future for Denver. Founded in 1990, the Denver Architecture Foundation continues to champion the deep-rooted connections between architecture, education and community-building through diverse and expanding programs.
DAF is a unique organization in the Denver area, fulfilling strong public interest in local architecture and its relevance in shaping Denver's past, present and future. As the city continues to experience unprecedented growth, DAF's importance also grows - and we have responded by expanding and enhancing program offerings for all people living, working and studying in the Mile High City.
Pauline Herrera joined DAF in early 2015 to provide strategic guidance to the organization and build upon the successes of its long-standing events and programs. Pauline brings nearly 20 years of experience in cultural administration, nonprofit management and communications.
DAF is a unique organization in the Denver area, fulfilling strong public interest in local architecture and its relevance in shaping Denver's past, present and future. As the city continues to experience unprecedented growth, DAF's importance also grows - and we have responded by expanding and enhancing program offerings for all people living, working and studying in the Mile High City.
Pauline Herrera joined DAF in early 2015 to provide strategic guidance to the organization and build upon the successes of its long-standing events and programs. Pauline brings nearly 20 years of experience in cultural administration, nonprofit management and communications.
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DAF's in-person tour of the new Colorado Rockies McGregor Square was offered TWICE - Wednesday, A. On DAF's Part II in our special four-part series, Behind the Scenes at History Colorado, the tour. We offered a special Before & After tour package, exploring the historic 11th Avenue Hostel. DAF hosted a special in-person walking tour of the Baker Historic District with Kevin Henderson o.
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Join our community of architecture enthusiasts! DAF membership offers exclusive perks and opportunities to experience Denver like an insider. Denver Architecture Foundation membership is good for one year and pays for itself with a handful of discounted tours and events. Your membership also supports DAF programs: tours, lectures, exhibitions, K-8 education and more.
Guidebook
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Purchase DAF's Guide to Denver Architecture by Mary Voelz Chandler with foreword by Governor John Hickenlooper. The book spans 311 pages at a cost of $37.50 - $29.95 per book, plus $7.55 for sales tax, shipping and handling. DAF members receive a 10% discount at checkout. The second edition of the Guide to Denver Architecture is arguably the most comprehensive portable source of information on Denver's built environment.
Doors Open Denver
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The 2021 event includes virtual tours, in-person tours and archived virtual tours.
For the 2021 event, all virtual tours are free and available on-demand, including four 2021 virtual tours (200 Block South Lincoln Street Historic District, Daniels & Fisher Tower, Loretto Heights: Pancratia Hall and NCAR Mesa Laboratory) and 12 archived virtual tours from 2020, including Freyer-Newman Center, the Boiler House and the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, among others.
For the 2021 event, all virtual tours are free and available on-demand, including four 2021 virtual tours (200 Block South Lincoln Street Historic District, Daniels & Fisher Tower, Loretto Heights: Pancratia Hall and NCAR Mesa Laboratory) and 12 archived virtual tours from 2020, including Freyer-Newman Center, the Boiler House and the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, among others.
Cleworth Architectural Legacy
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The Cleworth Architectural Legacy (CAL) Project enlivens K-8 classrooms with architecture education, inspiring learners to think critically about our built environment. With the help of architects, engineers and design professionals, teachers lead their students through CAL's multi-week curriculum packed with hands-on activities that build 21st Century Skills: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
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