It’s happening, Golden. After four years of design, planning and collaboration, Clayworks is rapidly coming to life and changing the skyline of Golden and this formally industrial area! Check this page regularly for updates on what’s happening and get answers to all your FAQs. Thanks to everyone taking this journey with us toward an even more vibrant and welcoming Golden.
Construction is progressing on the first phase of the Clayworks development, which includes a cutting-edge, sustainably designed Class A office building that will serve as CoorsTek’s new global headquarters—alongside additional tenant space. Following the fast-paced building demolition and major groundwork completed in summer 2024—including utility installation, mass excavation, geothermal wells, waterproofing, and the underground parking garage—the building is now taking shape above ground. With structural steel fully erected, crews are now installing the building’s exterior “skin”—a combination of prefabricated façade panels and high-performance glazing that will bring the design to life. Stay tuned as we shape the next chapter in Golden’s legacy.
For questions or concerns about Clayworks construction activity:
Email UsThank you to everyone for your patience during recent street closures related to the restoration of the Historic Ford Street Wall—we’re excited to have those safely completed and look forward to unveiling this preserved piece of Golden’s industrial past soon.
Looking ahead, we have a new sidewalk impact to share:
🚧Sidewalk Closure – Clayworks Parking Lot right along Clayworks Site Fencing
To install a series of rain gardens along the site’s edge, the sidewalk between Clayworks and the Clayworks parking lot will be closed from June 20 through July 18, 2025.
Pedestrian detour signage will be in place, with alternate access provided via the Clear Creek Trail.
We appreciate your continued support as we work to improve the streetscape and sustainability features of this exciting new development.
Here’s a list of some of the most common questions we receive and our responses to each question.
For additional information, please reach out to info@clayworksgolden.com.
The first phase of residential development at Clayworks is in the earliest stages of planning and there is not yet a schedule for its construction. All residential units currently planned will be for-rent apartments. Clayworks is not currently planning to have any condos or other for-sale units.
Yes, our development plan includes a commitment to provide the equivalent of 10% of all our residential units as workforce housing, whether built on-site or elsewhere in Golden. Our goal is to support the local workforce and local businesses by expanding the range of housing options available in downtown Golden.
The first phase of development that is currently under construction includes a 182,000 square-foot office building (known as Building B3) that will serve as the new CoorsTek global headquarters. The building will also house multiple other office tenants and four food & beverage tenants. The first phase also includes a new block of 9th Street from Jackson Street to Ford Street, an extension of 8th Street from Washington Ave. to Ford Street, new utility infrastructure throughout the site, new surface and below-grade parking lots, and new publicly accessible plazas.
Clayworks’ first phase is under construction and planned to be completed in summer of 2026. The specific timing of subsequent phases is not yet known. Overall, we anticipate Clayworks to be built in phases based on market demand over at least the next 8-10 years.
Clayworks will be a highly sustainable and walkable mixed-use district with a number of community amenities, including new streets and sidewalks, activated publicly accessible open spaces, great restaurants, a hotel with meeting and event spaces, a robust public art program, and lots of additional parking. Please explore the Clayworks website for additional information.
Overall, the project is planned to have as much as 60,000 square feet of retail space, a majority of which will be devoted to food & beverage operators. These spaces will be built and leased in phases in tandem with future office, hotel, and residential buildings. Clayworks’ first building will include space for four food & beverage tenants. Leasing efforts for those spaces is now underway.
The Clayworks retail leasing team is led by Andrew Clemens with SRS. He can be contacted at andrew.clemens@srsre.com.
The Clayworks office leasing team is led by James Roupp with JLL. He can be contacted at james.roupp@jll.com.
The development team that is managing Clayworks is currently fully staffed. If and when future positions are available, they will be posted on the AC Development “careers” page: https://www.acdevelopment.com/careers.
No co-working is currently planned.
If you are a general contractor interested in providing your information, please send an email to info@clayworksgolden.com. We do not directly engage materials vendors or subcontractors.
Colorado School of Mines Students visit the Clayworks site as part of their Design Capstone Project where a group of 6 students are helping find innovative and sustainable solutions to stormwater management.
Structural steel is going up, defining the future skyline of our project.
Colorado School of Mines Students visit the Clayworks site as part of their Design Capstone Project where a group of 6 students are helping find innovative and sustainable solutions to stormwater management.
Historic Ford Street Wall—a preserved piece of the original Coors Porcelain Company building. Through careful structural support and restoration, this iconic element will soon stand proudly once again as a visible link to Golden’s industrial legacy.
Colorado School of Mines Students visit the Clayworks site as part of their Design Capstone Project where a group of 6 students are helping find innovative and sustainable solutions to stormwater management.
Structural steel is going up, defining the future skyline of our project.
Colorado School of Mines Students visit the Clayworks site as part of their Design Capstone Project where a group of 6 students are helping find innovative and sustainable solutions to stormwater management.
Historic Ford Street Wall—a preserved piece of the original Coors Porcelain Company building. Through careful structural support and restoration, this iconic element will soon stand proudly once again as a visible link to Golden’s industrial legacy.