Exterior of a modern marketplace called 'Public Market' with outdoor seating, people walking and talking, and murals on the wall, under a sunset sky.
Rooftop patio with string lights, outdoor tables and chairs, Airstream trailer serving food, and city skyline in the background.
Exterior of a modern shopping center with large glass windows, a yellow sign that reads 'Now Open,' parked cars, a tree, and outdoor string lights at dusk.
People sitting and lying on blankets and chairs in an outdoor movie theater at dusk, with a large screen on a wooden frame, trees, string lights, and a parking lot in the background.
An outdoor restaurant with a wooden roof, metal fencing, and a sign that says 'R&R BBQ.' There are tables and chairs inside, trees, and landscaping around the patio area.
Food court with many people seated at wooden tables and benches, some standing in line, inside a large industrial-style space with high ceiling, metal beams, and ductwork. Signs for food vendors and restrooms are visible.
Empty sidewalk outside a modern building with large glass windows, string lights, parking lot with cars, a small tree, and a few people sitting on the grass in the distance during dusk.
Interior of a modern bar with a long counter and high seating, shelves stocked with liquor bottles, a cowhide-patterned lounge chair, and leather furniture, warm lighting, and a large window.
A modern outdoor space with a building in the background, trees, and landscaped garden beds with young plants.
View of empty parking lot in front of a modern building with large glass windows, string lights overhead, and a sign for the public market in the background, under a clear blue sky.
Two women walking past a modern storefront with a colorful geometric tile wall and large glass windows, showing inside a retail space with Christmas decorations and various products.
Modern building with wooden slat exterior, mural of cartoon faces on one side, glass door entrance, person walking by
A modern building with a large mural of a deer and orange flowers on one side, featuring large glass windows, a sidewalk, and green lawn in the foreground. There are trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
People sitting and standing outside a modern building with outdoor seating and graffiti art, under a metal and wooden canopy, on a sunny day.
People gathering outside the Federal Public Market, some sitting at picnic tables, others standing and chatting, with a small stage and musical performance set up under a tent, in front of a brick building with a neon sign.
A vintage-style, shiny chrome trailer used as a mobile bar, with a bartender inside preparing drinks. The trailer is parked on a tiled patio with tables and chairs, under a covered structure, during early evening or dusk.
Nighttime view of Edgewater Public Market with neon sign, storefronts, outdoor seating, and a mostly empty parking lot.

Edgewater Public Market

Adaptive Reuse, Food Hall, Retail, Office Mixed use

Denver, Co 2020 : 83,000 sq ft Architect of Record, Interior Design

NAIOP 2019 Development of the Year (Innovative)

AIA Colorado Honorable Mention for Adaptive Reuse 2022

Project Overview

This project redefined an entire 6.75 acre urban block, combining the complex adaptive reuse of three existing structures with one new build to create a multi-faceted retail center. Executed in close collaboration with the City of Edgewater, the development successfully transformed a dormant commercial site into a high-performing asset that generates substantial retail tax revenue and anchors regional commerce.

  • Full-Block Economic Revitalization

    The project includes revitalizing a vast 6.75 acre, four-building urban site anchored by a vacant 55,000 square-foot former grocery store. The challenge was to mitigate the financial risk of this large-scale adaptive reuse and create a viable multi-tenant, Class A retail center that would spur economic activity, rather than simply filling a commercial space. This required navigating the complexities of integrating three revitalized structures with one new-build structure across a full urban block.

  • Collaborative Phasing and Contextual Design

    Meridian 105, in close collaboration with the development team and the City of Edgewater, executed a complex, phased strategy. The design solution extended far beyond the main market hall, addressing the entire 6.75 acre block. By combining the adaptive reuse of three structures with the new construction of a fourth building, we created a cohesive, flexible ecosystem that balanced historical scale with modern retail demands. This careful contextual approach was instrumental in securing municipal approval and driving the project to fruition. ‍ ‍

  • Fiscal Impact and Regional Anchor

    This project successfully transformed an underutilized block into a major regional destination. It delivers an enormous amount of sustained retail tax revenue to the City of Edgewater, successfully paying off the initial complexity and risk. The resulting multi-tenant hub is now recognized as a prime example of successful, large-scale adaptive reuse and intelligent urban revitalization, generating significant foot traffic and asset value for the ownership group.