Rio Grande Restrooms
In collaboration with the Aspen Parks Department, CCA designed sustainable restrooms for Rio Grande Park, nestled between a pedestrian pathway, a historic grove of cottonwood trees, and the beloved Theatre Aspen. The compact, gabled structure harmonizes with nearby landforms and buildings, blending seamlessly into the park's natural landscape
The building features locally sourced, low-maintenance materials and a palette that compliments its surroundings. A gabion wire exterior filled with on-site river rock from the park’s stormwater redevelopment anchors the structure in place, while rusted steel gable and shed roofs nod to Aspen’s mining history.
Aligned with Aspen’s “Canary Initiative” on climate action, the building integrates sustainable design elements, highlighted by interpretive panels that educate visitors on local history and environmental efforts.
