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.
The first phase of Clayworks is complete, marking an exciting milestone in the transformation of this historic Golden campus. The building welcomed its first tenants in mid-September 2026, bringing new life and activity to the site. Final touches on interior finishes are underway, with completion targeted for Winter 2026. Outside, the Clayworks plaza is complete, featuring thoughtful Colorado-inspired landscape design and a welcoming gathering space for tenants and the broader community. Meanwhile, construction is underway on Sweet Bloom Coffee’s first-floor retail space, with an opening anticipated before the end of the year. Recognized as the Best Coffee Roaster in the U.S. and Canada at the Global Coffee Awards in August 2026, Sweet Bloom will bring an exciting new destination to the Clayworks campus. As the project continues to evolve, we look forward to sharing more milestones and updates in the months ahead.
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Email UsFirst Building Complete
The first phase of Clayworks is complete, and the building welcomed its first tenants in mid-September 2026. This milestone marks an exciting new chapter for the new CoorsTek global headquarters campus.
Sweet Bloom Coffee Coming Soon
Construction is underway on Sweet Bloom Coffee’s first-floor retail space, with an opening targeted before the end of 2026. In August 2026, Sweet Bloom was recognized as the Best Coffee Roaster in the U.S. and Canada at the Global Coffee Awards. We look forward to welcoming this celebrated local coffee company to Clayworks.
New Streets Complete
Construction of the new 8th Street and the extension of 9th Street is now complete. These new connections are now open to the public, improving access and circulation throughout the Clayworks campus.
Plaza Ready to Welcome the Community
The Clayworks plaza is now complete, featuring thoughtful Colorado-inspired landscape design and inviting outdoor spaces. Designed as a place to gather, connect, and enjoy the outdoors, the plaza creates a welcoming environment for tenants and the broader community.
The Factory’s Next Chapter
As Clayworks continues to take shape as a vibrant destination for work, community, and connection, we look forward to sharing more news and milestones. Stay tuned for updates on what’s next at Clayworks!
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.
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.
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.