where
mountain
goes to
town

Clayworks logo white.
Clear Creek flowing through Golden, Colorado. Clear Creek flowing through Golden, Colorado.

the future
looks Golden

At the foot of the Colorado Rockies, just 20 minutes from Denver and Boulder, past meets present, nature stretches her legs, and life flows like Clear Creek through historic downtown Golden. Here, the original production facility of the Coors family’s technical ceramics manufacturer (CoorsTek) is being thoughtfully transformed into a walkable, deeply sustainable, innovative new district. A new local hangout that expands the fabric of town. A regional destination for foodies and adventure seekers. And a state-of-the-art hub for leading-edge companies seeking an exceptional environment for their team members.

Welcome to Clayworks. A Coors Family venture.
100% Golden.

A rendering of people enjoying the restaurants, shops and outdoor space in a plaza at Clayworks

“Reimagining the site of our company’s founding over a century ago 
is incredibly meaningful. We’re excited to call it home for the next 100 years.”

Michael Coors, CoorsTek Co-CEO

02.
VISION

what’s old
is new again

A new district in downtown Golden is coming to life at 9th Street and Washington Avenue, bringing a dynamic new gateway and sense of welcome to town. Located on 12+ acres of land owned by the Coors family since 1884, Clayworks gets its name from a legacy of world-class ceramics manufacturing and ingenuity that happened here. And today, these industrial uses are giving way to Golden’s next generation of innovation and creativity.

Clayworks will include a collection of new and restored buildings and artifacts. At its center will be the new, state-of-the-art global headquarters for CoorsTek, surrounded by the good company of other people and organizations who share a commitment to craft, sustainability and community.

A collage of images including a white-painted brick wall, people working at an office and a Coors Ceramics switchboard.

Clayworks will connect and enhance downtown with even more experiences.

More workplaces, shops, residences, restaurants, brew pubs and places to stay.

And more places to walk, climb, gather, delight and connect with Golden’s big nature.

Clayworks will connect and enhance downtown with even more experiences.

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More workplaces, shops, residences, restaurants, brew pubs and places to stay.

EXPLORE THE PLAN

And more places to walk, climb, gather, delight and connect with Golden’s big nature.

EXPLORE THE PLAN
03.
GOLDEN

city close,
mountain closer

Just off Highway 58 at Washington Avenue in downtown Golden, Colorado, Clayworks is also easily accessible from Highways 6 and 93, I-70, and light rail. Which means swift trips to downtown Denver, Denver International Airport, Boulder and even the Continental Divide. Meanwhile, here in Golden, world-class hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, rock climbing, paragliding, dining and entertainment are a short walk or bike ride away. And a concert at Red Rocks is just a song away.

Denver Union Station icon.
20 minutes

To denver union station

Boulder flatirons icon.
20 minutes

To boulder

Lightrail icon.
7 minutes

to rtd light rail station

Airplane icon.
40 minutes

To Denver intl. airport

Skiing icon.
60-90 minutes

To ski resorts

Guitar icon.
15 minutes

to red rocks

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04.
LEGACY

a legacy
of innovation

Golden is known for its outdoor lifestyle and its beer, and not necessarily in that order. Yet for the last century it has also been quietly leading the world in materials sciences and highly engineered ceramics production. From fine dinnerware to military-grade armor and the recyclable aluminum can, CoorsTek (formerly Coors Porcelain), has been a site of constant invention and reinvention. In that same spirit, the land is being reimagined and revitalized for the next 100 years. It’s also a big reason why the Clayworks vision and plan were unanimously approved by Golden City Council.

EXPLORE THE HISTORY

all-new, sustainable,
class-A office and retail
opportunities

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Rendering of the new Clayworks site as seen from Washington Avenue in downtown Golden, CO
A rendering of people enjoying the restaurants, shops and outdoor space in a plaza at Clayworks
Aerial rendering of the Clayworks site in Golden, CO.
04.
TEAM

it’s personal

Golden, Coors and Colorado are inextricably connected. After all, few families can trace their Colorado roots back further than Coors. So it only makes sense that the family would reinvest in the town that has been so good to them by continuing its stewardship with hands-on redevelopment. The Coors family, doing business as AC Development Co., has enlisted a team of best-in-craft planners, architects, engineers, sustainability advisors, and builders to help guide this project to its fullest potential.

MEET THE TEAM
05.
NEWS
May 24, 2024

Denver Business Journal: Massive project starts remaking downtown Golden

“The opportunity to reknit this really sort of industrial super-block back into the surrounding city — bringing streets and sidewalks through, bringing people here to live, work, stay, eat — will make it a really integral part of downtown,” said Dan Cohen, president of AC Development. “It will enhance and extend the experience of what’s already an amazing and beautiful place in downtown Golden.”

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A rendering of people enjoying the restaurants, shops and outdoor space in a plaza at Clayworks May 15, 2024

Colorado Real Estate Journal: AC Development Breaks Ground on Clayworks Project

Construction has begun on a five-block mixed-use district in downtown Golden. After four years of redevelopment planning and 140 years of ownership of the property, Golden-based AC Development broke ground on Clayworks, located at 600 Ninth St. The 12-acre development will include state-of-the-art office spaces, a boutique hotel, apartments, and food and beverage options. “We are committed to preserving key historic elements of this site while bringing modern amenities such as incredible outdoor spaces where our community can connect and enjoy our beloved town,” said Darden Coors, AC Development board member.

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June 17, 2024

Golden Transcript: Construction begins on CoorsTek headquarters

CoorsTek broke ground on its new four-story headquarters last month, which will be the first new building in the five-block Clayworks district. The new headquarters will be a four-story commercial building and, once complete, will house other office space tenants as well as ground-floor restaurants and retail businesses.

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