"This year's winners exemplify the versatility and impact of modern wood construction," shared Cover. "In addition to being high-performing structures, they underscore the power of design to connect people, jobs, and communities."
T3 RiNo
Denver, Colorado
Architects: Pickard Chilton (Design Architect); DLR Group (Architect of Record)
Structural Engineer: Magnusson Klemencic Associates
General Contractor: Whiting-Turner
Developer/Owners: Hines / Ivanhoé Cambridge / McCaffery Interests
Designed to inspire, this mass timber project offers sustainable, healthy Class A office space
Development Deal of the Year was awarded to T3 RiNo, developed by Hines. In a year marked by turbulence in the office market, this forward-thinking project delivered a space that seamlessly blends timeless architectural elements with cutting-edge sustainability. Strategically positioned near major transit connections, its climate-conscious design and natural materials redefine how commercial spaces can thrive in today’s world
The Eight was honored by the Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA) with a 2025 Placemaking award, recognizing individuals and organizations that make downtown Bellevue a more vibrant urban environment.
Despite having to leap over such pandemic-era hurdles, a Hines-led venture was able to land a major prelease agreement with Xcel Energy and finish construction on its T3 RiNo development, a duo of feats that helped earn the project a 2025 CoStar Impact Award for commercial development of the year for Denver, as judged by real estate professionals familiar with the market.