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Z Group at Luxe Interiors+Design’s Colorado 100th Issue Celebration

  • Writer: Z Group Architecture & Interior Design
    Z Group Architecture & Interior Design
  • Jul 31
  • 1 min read
Seth, Scott, and Brittany smiling in front of Populus Hotel’s sculptural aspen eye facade in downtown Denver.


Aspen Architects at Luxe: Editorial Presence Meets Community


As accomplished Aspen architects, Z Group was honored to attend Luxe Interiors+Design’s 100th Colorado issue celebration—a defining moment in the region’s design culture. The celebration brought together editors, writers, creative leaders, and longtime friend Travis Gainsley, creating meaningful dialogue around design and legacy.


Scott McHale, Travis Gainsley, and Seth Hmielowski enjoying the Luxe magazine milestone party in Denver.


Connecting with Luxe Editors & Design Leaders


The Z Group team on Populus rooftop with panoramic views of Denver, including the Capitol building.

This invitation wasn’t just a social event—it was recognition. For a firm that values luxury design, place-based storytelling, and sustained cultural relevance, the evening represented a deepening of editorial and industry connections.



Populus Hotel: Architecture Aligned with Our Philosophy


Scott McHale in front of Populus Hotel’s bold, nature-inspired facade, embodying the spirit of architectural joy and design expression.
 Populus Hotel’s bar featuring sculptural recycled-wood ceiling panels and greenery.

Z Group’s stay at the Populus Hotel further anchored the experience: a biomorphic, carbon-positive design inspired by Colorado’s aspen tree. Its facade, reclaimed materials, composting systems, and tree‑planting initiatives perfectly mirror Z Group’s commitment to site-sensitive, sustainable architecture.


White precast facade of Populus Hotel with almond shaped “aspen eye” windows in Denver.
 Populus Hotel guest room showcasing arched window framing Denver’s historic clock tower.


Editorial Presence, Emotional Design


From the Rockies to national design circles, Z Group’s participation affirmed our voice in luxury architecture and the broader narrative of Colorado design leadership supported by Luxe’s two-decade legacy of storytelling.


“Our work doesn’t just inhabit land—it takes part in design culture,” said Brittany after the celebration.


Z Group team raising a toast inside Populus Hotel after the Luxe Interiors+Design event.


Let’s Create with Intention—Together


Planning a legacy home, resort project, or branded space in Aspen or the Western Slope? Z Group blends editorial sensibility, place-based design, and lasting craftsmanship—whether at home or in dialogue with the design community.


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