MAD Architects celebrates the completion of One River North, its latest residential tower with a ‘cracked-open canyon’ facade in Denver, Colorado.
The sixteen-story glass building, cut open with a sculptural crevice, reflects a blend of urban development and natural landscape, redefining mixed-use architecture in the heart of the city.
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One River North is designed to offer residents the experience of living in a natural landscape, inspired by Colorado’s rugged mountain terrain.
Ma Yansong, lead architect and principal at MAD Architects, envisions the building as a canyon residents can explore. ‘Imagine living in a building yet feeling as though you’re immersed in a natural landscape — like living within a canyon itself,’ he says.
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One River North’s design encourages wellness, exploration, and a connection to nature, while also promoting a walkable and accessible lifestyle in an urban neighborhood.
The building consists of 187 rental units across fifteen floors, with 9,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space that integrates seamlessly into the streetscape. MADs’ design allows exterior materials and plantings to flow into the building’s interior, reinforcing the connection between indoor and outdoor environments.
