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May 4, 2021
Photo By Jeff Frierberg
The Alley at Dairy Block is illuminated at night creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Milk bottle hanging lights and orbs hang from above as guests meander enjoying a beverage or settling for food.
Photo By Frank Ooms
Dairy Block’s office building at the corner of 18th Street and Wazee Street with Milk Market Food Hall located on the first level.
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Developers: McWHINNEY; Grand American; Sage Hospitality
Designers: Crème Design; Shears Adkins Rockmore Architects; Johnson Nathan Strohe
Site Size: 2.4 Acres
Photo By Andrew Bordwin
Poka Lola social club located in the lobby of The Maven Hotel is open to guests and visitors to enjoy crafted cocktails and conversation in a swanky lounge.
Located in the heart of Lower Downtown, Dairy Block is Denver’s only micro-district celebrating the maker – a vibrant community of inspired retailers, chefs, creators, and cocktail crafters. This walkable 750,000 square-foot neighborhood destination features Denver’s first pedestrian Alley, offering a progressive experience of curated shopping, dining and libations within a historic full city block once occupied by Windsor Dairy.
Photo By Jeff Frierberg
The Alley is home to fitness activations – cycling, yoga, run club, live musicians, art enthusiasts, shoppers and diners. During the pandemic this outdoor oasis has been a safe place for the community to gather and social distance.
Designed to meet Denver’s high innovation standards, Dairy Block is a world-class shopping, dining, and hospitality destination. Guests step into a progressive and cumulative experience – a movable feast for the eyes, touching all the senses. The Alley is the soul of the project, creating buzz with weekly activations.
Photo By Andrew Bordwin
Nighttime image of The Maven Hotel at the corner of Wazee and 19th Streets. Kachina restaurant is located on the first level and the entrance to Dairy Block’s underground garage is to the left just before reaching the alley.
Dairy Block offers 73,000 square feet of prime restaurant and retail space, along with 250,000 square feet of LEED Gold certified office space, and the independent 172-key modern boutique Maven Hotel. The Maven offers an energetic lobby, artful design, a 2,300 square foot ballroom, social club Poka Lola, and onsite Kachina restaurant. Tenants and guests enjoy access to the 4,500 square foot Fitness Center overlooking The Alley. Dairy Block includes a diverse mix of businesses and serves as local headquarters for McWhinney, ProLogis, and Romano’s Macaroni Grill, in addition to CTRL Collective’s shared office space and several others.
Photo By Andrew Bordwin
The hand-carved sculpture designed by Andrew Ramiro Tirado named The Quantifiable and The Ineffable welcomes guests with this 10 ft. hand, made out of reclaimed wood and paint. 31 artists are represented at Dairy Block.
Curated by NINE dot ARTS, Dairy Block’s art collection includes 700+ original art pieces valued at more than $1 million. Dairy Block employs 450 people, attracts 2 million people and offers direct connections to public transportation. Collaborating with non-profits and supporting local causes is part of its DNA.