Location: Saint Paul St, Denver CO
Scope: 2nd Story Patio Canopy & Privacy Screen
Completed: Fall 2009

The Thompson’s have lived at this residence since its construction in 1993.  This Cherry Creek North neighborhood has changed significantly over the past 10 years and continues to do so.

Most of the newer homes, including the Thompson’s, have been constructed to maximize the allowed site square footage utilizing decks, patios and terraces for outdoor spaces. Outdoor areas with this type of home are highly used and cherished spaces.  At the back of the home, facing southwest, the upper level deck is not usable during the warm months due to the sun’s intense glare and solar heat gain. Temperatures often exceed 110 degrees.

The Thompson’s selected ArcWest Architects to design an attractive steel & perforated metal shade canopy structure that remains open and light in appearance to correct this hardship condition.  In addition to the shade canopy an opaque parapet extension was design using 3-Form acrylic inlaid tiger grass panels to provide additional privacy.

Reference:   Jack and Konnie Thompson, Owner
David North, True North Construction