BPX Energy, BP America Production Company, Denver Headquarters TI

Redefining the workplace through exceptional design, wellness-focused amenities, and a culture of collaboration.

Occupying the top three floors of Riverview at 1700 Platte, BPX Energy’s 138,000-square-foot tenant improvement transformed a premier office space into a highly customized workplace designed to promote collaboration, innovation, wellness, and employee engagement. The project creates an environment that blends sophisticated design with functional flexibility, offering a modern workplace experience that reflects the company’s culture and values.

The office includes approximately 230 private offices enclosed with glass demountable partitions, allowing natural light from the building’s floor-to-ceiling windows to penetrate deep into the workspace. Expansive views of the Denver skyline and South Platte River provide a strong connection to the surrounding environment while enhancing the overall employee experience.

Throughout the project, carefully curated materials and custom-crafted details elevate the space beyond a traditional office environment. High-end finishes include custom furniture, imported Calacatta marble featuring intricate water-cut patterns, and numerous architectural elements tailored specifically to the project. Employee amenities include a café and coffee bar, micro kitchens, conference and huddle rooms, and multiple informal gathering spaces designed to encourage interaction and creativity.

A strong focus on wellness is evident throughout the workplace. Unique amenities include a dedicated meditation and relaxation room, five riverside balconies, and a dramatic two-story living wall located within the lobby. One of the project’s most distinctive features is “The Nest,” a two-story employee retreat featuring a woven hammock suspended between floors, oversized covered swings, and a preserved moss wall that creates a tranquil and memorable environment.

The project also integrates innovative sustainability features. An east-side courtyard serves both as an employee amenity space and a passive stormwater filtration system, making it one of Denver’s earliest examples of this dual-purpose environmental design approach.

On the ground floor, “The Base” provides a dedicated employee gathering space with direct access to the Platte River through operable glass walls. The lounge includes a media wall, fireplace, custom aspen canopy, ping-pong tables, and a flexible bar and meeting area that supports both social and business functions.

A centerpiece of the project is the dramatic three-story “X” staircase, designed to evoke the form of oil and gas drilling rigs while paying tribute to the BPX Energy brand. Fabricated off-site and assembled within the building, the sculptural staircase serves as both a functional connection and an iconic architectural statement.

This project received multiple industry awards, including:

• 2022 Design Award of Merit from AIA Colorado.
• 2019 Best Project Winner for Interior/Tenant Improvement from Engineering News-Record (ENR) Mountain States
• LEED Certification, 2018