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Carson City Library and Plaza
As part of the ongoing downtown improvement projects, the new Carson City library and plaza was designed to be a catalyst project that would increase adjacent land values and instill a since a long-term stability for the future redevelopment in Carson City’s downtown core.
Longmont Downtown – Alley Improvement
Over the years, many projects have been undertaken in the downtown area to improve the economic vitality and the pedestrian experience. Recently within the city as well as across the country, downtown alleys have been identified as potential areas to further develop multi-modal transportation as well as provide new business opportunities for downtown properties
1600 Pearl St. – Boulder, Colorado
As part of the development review process, Winston Associates was hired to help illustrate the expansion of a mixed use development on Boulder's Pearl St. Mall. Over a series of 3D modeling work-sessions we help the architect respond to concerns and refine the design. This process of refining the design interactively inside the virtual 3D model proved invaluable in honing the building design to fit within the context and respond adjacent property owners concerns.
Boulder Transit Village – Area Plan Concept
In an effort to help the city’s decision makers and the public understand how the Boulder Transit Village Area may build-out,Winston Associates was hired to take the previously adopted Area Plan guidelines and create a 3D model of what the future Transit Village would likely become.
Village at Crystal River – Carbondale, CO
Hired by a Denver based developer, Rich Schierburg, we helped visualize a mixed use planned unit development at s Carbondale's crossroads. The full project build-out will contain 125,000 square feet of commercial and retail space anchored by a relocated City Market...
Steamboat Springs Virtual Town Model
Steamboat Springs, one of Colorado’s premier mountain resorts, desired to improve its design review process–to make it more efficient, to better enable city officials and the public to truly understand what was being proposed, and to bring about greater harmony and consistent character. The city asked Winston Associates to create a tool for evaluating proposed projects in a constantly changing environment.
Hwy 42 Subarea – Louisville, Colorado
The purpose of the Highway 42 Revitalization Area Urban Renewal Plan was to reduce, eliminate and prevent the spread of blight within the Urban Renewal Area and to stimulate growth and reinvestment within the Area boundaries, on surrounding blocks and throughout downtown.
Summit at Brianhead
Nestled in the ski resort town of Brianhead, Utah is the The Summit, a high-end mixed-use development with ski in/out access was designed, reviewed, and marketed in a streamlined 3D charrette process. A “fly-through” model and a self-directed model was created to allow potential buyers and the developer maximum flexibility in exploring the property.
West Vail Subarea Plan
A multi-day design charrette to design and vet alternatives for a downward trending shopping center at one of Vail’s three highway interchanges. With property owners and town staff involvement the goal was to outline and in essence pre-approve design concepts that could unfold over time and each owner’s needs grew and changed. The final product was a sub-area plan that covered, traffic and circulation, building square footage and market absorption, design guidelines, and phasing.
Stott’s Mills – Basalt, CO
As part of the development review process an interactive 3D model and still graphics were generated to help this mixed density development be better understood. One of first major development projects to earn approval since the recession slammed the Roaring Fork Valley.

Software

“Vizhen” is the name of our custom software that we have developed to better communicate the whole picture. The Vizhen software enables us to show very large geographic areas, yet with a high level of close‐up detail — all in real‐time. It is similar to taking a design project and making it into a 3D video game, sans the zombies.

Service

“Vizhen” is also the 3D visualization arm of Winston Associates (now MIG) that specializes in real‐ time simulation services for architecture, urban design, engineering, landscape, and community planning. Our work is used for design review and public approvals, envisioning zoning codes, collaborative design, and conveying a vision on a large or small-scale. We provide services for municipalities, developers, design and engineering firms.

Communication

The goal of all graphics is to tell a story, as designers, not just 3D dorks, that we get it and understand how best to communicate graphically the key elements of a project. By helping people understand the big picture, find solutions, and get on the same page sooner the sooner the project moves forward.

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