Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Golden, Colorado

Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Fujinon GF30mm TS

The Beck Venture Center at Colorado School of Mines bridges academia and business. This three-story, 32,000-square-foot facility features two stories of offices and workspaces above an open public space. The building pursues LEED Gold certification through sustainable features like geo-exchange systems and photovoltaic infrastructure. As an all-electric facility, it's net-zero ready.

OZ Architecture needed their design photographed for competition entries and future project pursuits. The primary goal was creating a definitive visual record of the building's sustainable features and its role in student entrepreneurship. These images would serve as both documentation and inspiration for future work.

Challenges

The project faced several site challenges during photography. Adjacent construction created visual obstacles, with temporary elements like fencing, signage, and equipment requiring removal. The incomplete landscaping further complicated exterior shots. Additionally, the secure campus environment required special access coordination.

Solutions

To overcome these challenges, we developed a comprehensive strategy that minimized disruption while maximizing image quality. By scheduling photography sessions during weekends and coordinating closely with campus police, we secured access to all necessary areas of the facility. Our advanced post-processing techniques allowed us to effectively remove construction elements that would have otherwise detracted from the building's aesthetic. We enhanced interior shots through careful studio lighting placement and pre-arranged subject coordination, ensuring each space was captured at its best. Through meticulous planning and composition, we worked around site constraints to create compelling images that highlighted the building's key features.

Outcome

OZ Architecture expressed strong satisfaction with the final images, which effectively captured their innovative design approach and sustainable features. The photography successfully showcased their vision for modern educational spaces while creating a comprehensive visual record for competition entries and future project pursuits.

Exterior East View - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Fujinon GF30mm TS
Exterior View South East Corner - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Fujinon GF30mm TS
Exterior View Building Materials - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: SMC Pentax-A 645 75mm
Exterior View North East Corner - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Fujinon GF30mm TS
Interior 2nd Floor Gathering Area - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Canon TS-E 50mm Macro + Lighting: Profoto B10x and A2
Interior Students Playing Chess - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Fujinon GF30mm TS + Lighting: Profoto B10x and A2
Interior 2nd Floor Study Area - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Fujinon GF30mm TS + Lighting: Profoto B10x
Interior 2nd Floor Study Area - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Canon TS-E 50mm Macro + Lighting: Profoto B10x
Interior 2nd Floor Lobby - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Fujinon GF30mm TS + Lighting: Profoto B10x and A2
Interior 3rd Floor Board Room - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Fujinon GF30mm TS + Lighting: Profoto B10x
Interior 3rd Floor Landing - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Fujinon GF30mm TS
Interior 1st Floor Common Area - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Fujinon GF30mm TS
Exterior 3rd Floor Deck - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Fujinon GF30mm TS
Exterior View Northwest Corner - Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center - Diggles Photography
Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II + Lens: Fujinon GF30mm TS

Project Info

Location
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Architect
OZ Architecture
General Contractor
GH Phipps

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