One River North - Denver, CO
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, provided comprehensive geotechnical, environmental, construction materials testing, and special inspection services for One River North, a groundbreaking 16-story mixed-use residential development in Denver's River North Art District.
Key Information
Project Name: One River North
Client: DAE Group, LLC
Location: Denver, Colorado
Completion: 2024
Architect: MAD Architects
Services provided: Geotechnical engineering, Environmental consulting, Construction materials testing, Special inspections
Project team: Serkan Sengul, PE, D.GE (Principal Engineer), Forrest Wright, PE (Senior Engineer)
Awards & Certifications: CTBUH Best Tall Building by Height (Under 100 meters) – 2025, OPAL Property Development of the Year – 2024, SEAC Best Overall Project – 2024, Fitwel Certified
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The Challenge
Delivering an Innovative Housing Project in a Demanding Urban Environment
One River North is one of Denver's most distinctive residential developments, redefining high-density urban housing through architecture inspired by Colorado's natural landscape.
Located in the River North Art District (RiNo), the 16-story mixed-use building features 187 residential units, ground-floor retail space, and a dramatic canyon-inspired design with more than 13,000 square feet of landscaped terraces, waterfalls, and native vegetation extending from the sixth floor to the rooftop.
This ambitious design by MAD Architects demanded precise engineering to ensure the building's foundation could support the complex structural loads while maintaining the integrity of surrounding properties. Additionally, the site required thorough environmental assessment and ongoing monitoring throughout construction to protect both workers and future residents.
One River North is one of Denver's most distinctive residential developments, redefining high-density urban housing through architecture inspired by Colorado's natural landscape.
Located in the River North Art District (RiNo), the 16-story mixed-use building features 187 residential units, ground-floor retail space, and a dramatic canyon-inspired design with more than 13,000 square feet of landscaped terraces, waterfalls, and native vegetation extending from the sixth floor to the rooftop.
This ambitious design by MAD Architects demanded precise engineering to ensure the building's foundation could support the complex structural loads while maintaining the integrity of surrounding properties. Additionally, the site required thorough environmental assessment and ongoing monitoring throughout construction to protect both workers and future residents.
Comprehensive Engineering and Testing Services
Our team provided integrated services throughout planning and construction, helping the project team manage site conditions, support foundation design, maintain construction quality, and meet regulatory requirements.
The Results
Delivering Quality for an Award-Winning Residential Building
The combination of geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and special inspections contributed to the successful completion of one of Denver's most recognizable new residential buildings.
Key project outcomes include:
- Optimized deep foundation design through pressure meter testing and geotechnical evaluation.
- Environmental due diligence completed to support responsible site redevelopment.
- Quality assurance throughout construction with comprehensive testing and inspection services.
- Construction monitoring that helped manage site conditions during critical phases of the project.
- Enhanced building safety through firestop inspections that supported the building's fire protection requirements.
- Protection of public health and the environment through environmental assessments and monitoring.
- Successful delivery of 187 new residential units, helping address Denver's growing demand for high-density urban housing.
The project's success earned multiple prestigious awards, including:
- CTBUH Best Tall Building by Height (Under 100 meters) – 2025
- OPAL Property Development of the Year – 2024
- SEAC Best Overall Project – 2024
In addition, One River North achieved Fitwel Certification, recognizing its commitment to supporting the physical and mental well-being of residents through thoughtful design and healthy building practices.
SOCOTEC delivered comprehensive engineering solutions for One River North, ensuring this award-winning residential development met the highest standards for structural integrity, safety, and environmental responsibility.
