Columbine Equestrian Center

LONCO, Inc. was contacted by Colorado Master Builders and Architects (CMBA) to provide structural consultation on a major repair and renovation project on the Columbine Equestrian Center in Littleton. The campus included two large barns used as arenas, a number of barns for horse stalls and wash bays, and some office and lobby areas for staff and guests. The goal of the project, set forth by the owner, was to transform the old buildings of the equestrian center into a high-class modern polo arena facility.

LONCO began by analyzing the existing timber agricultural buildings for structural integrity and possible damage from the presence of horses and equipment. The first project involved renovation Dynasty Arena from a simple barn into a polished polo arena. This included adding viewing platforms inside, a patio and roof awning to the front face, and a various architectural enhancements. Collier Arena involved similar additions to create a 200 ft. long indoor/outdoor viewing area. The opposite side of the building was gutted as well to create an entirely new two-story office, lobby, and dormitory space. These major renovations required removing structural walls and replacing with steel frames, new timber framing on both footings and helical pier foundations, and reinforcing of old log walls. In order to maintain the original log wall cabin environment of the building, timbers removed during demolition were re-used in the design of both entryways.

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