David HammelBack to People
 

Current Projects:
Erie Recreation/Senior Center - Erie, CO;  Cottonwood Recreation Center, AZ; South Suburban Recreation District projects, CO; Roanoke Recreation Center Study, VA.

How We Describe Him:
Dave has been with the firm since he was a graduate student at the University of Colorado.   He became a principal in 1988.   He has designed recreation centers across the U.S. and was the Principal in Charge of the North Boulder Recreation Center' the first L.E.E.D certified community center in the country.

He has spoken at the Athletic Business Conference and at the National Parks and Recreation Association Conference.   He also participates in the Recreation Facility Design and Planning School held in Colorado each year.

How He Describes Himself:
Best Recent Vacation:
Trip to China & S.E. Asia

Best Comfort Food:
Peanut Butter & Jelly

Current Favorite Book:
The Last Juror by John Grisham

What I do to Relieve Stress:
Love to hit tennis balls when I find the time

Best Place to Play:
Any tennis court usta.com

Best Place to Work:
Here, of course (if we only had an ocean)

Best Place to Live:
Denver - lots of sun, seasonal climate, mountains, exciting city, major league sports,vibrant economy.   What more could you want?

Best Place to Visit:
Hawaii surfsong.com;
Vancouver British Columbia www.sunshines.com/photos.html;
Mexico City http://gomexico.about.com/library/weekly/n000418d.html;
Venice Italy http://www.danheller.com/images/Italy/Venice/GrandCanal/Slideshow/img0.html
All are beautiful places in their own way

Best Place to Learn:
Life experiences everyday. The more experience I get, the more I realize how little I know.

Best Place to Eat:
Aboard the "Wind Spirit" Cruise Ship windstarcruises.com   Locally, Vesta was a great meal a with nice atmosphere and wonderful acoustic guitar music.

Education:
Masters of Architecture - University of Colorado 1976-78
Bachelor of Environmental Design -University of Colorado 1971-74

Community & Professional Activities:
Member, American Institute of Architects

Registration:
Colorado, Utah, Michigan, Kansas, NCARB