The client's vision for Pike's Peak Place was to create a world-class urban center in Downtown Colorado Springs that combines Class A office space, a hotel and conference center, 100 leasable residential units, and structured parking. In addition to the program, the client wanted a design that focuses on economic, environmental, cultural and neighborhood sustainability while increasing street-level activity and contributing to the aesthetic of Downtown Colorado Springs. As the client clarified their requirements, schemes were developed to address the program and concept, resulting in a number of different options.