Located in Aurora, CO, the Anschutz Health Sciences Building at the University of Colorado is a dynamic focal point on campus. The architects at ZGF and Anderson Mason Dale designed the seven-story building to serve as “a beacon” that marks the entry point to the campus.Intentionally designed to be a collaborative, mixed-use space, the building has a seven-story interior atrium, a data center, a large conference center, office and clinical spaces, meeting rooms, and labs that support multiple users, including researchers, faculty, staff, students, and patients.With a focus on energy-efficient features, the space was designed using Modern Elite Powder-Coated Aluminum planters.Rectangular planters positioned in the lobby line walkways, carve out various seating areas, and add bursts of color and natural elements to further beautify the space.Planters in the shape of parallelograms add vertical interest along glass walls on upper floors in the seven-story atrium as they also function to flank seating areas.To ensure the planters could be easily moved when necessary, they were custom-designed with an opening to accommodate a hand-pallet jack.Whether users of the space are breaking for lunch, meeting with a study group, or simply relaxing for a few minutes, adding greenery supports the building’s mission to drive the next generation of health science research, mental and behavioral health, education and personalized clinical care.Images by Brad Moore