Local design shines
This Denver residence by architect Jeffrey L. Sheppard was among the projects honored Saturday at the 2007 Design Awards hosted by the Colorado chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Sheppard also received an award for his DC10 nightclub design. Other honors included: An award for planning went to OZ Architecture for its Conceptual Master Plan for Kigali, Rwanda; an honor for built architecture went to Semple Brown Design’s Lowenstein Retail Development; and an honor for sustainability went to RNL for its Commerce City Civic Center. Davis Partnership was named firm of the year, and Jim Bershof was named architect of the year. In all, 24 awards were given.
Free cooking demonstration
Kitchens at the Denver, a kitchen showroom at 761 Kalamath St., is hosting a free Turbochef event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. It will include refreshments, chef-prepared cuisine and a look at Turbochef’s latest products, including an oven that cooks meals in significantly less time than conventional ovens – it can roast a full-size turkey in about 45 minutes. RSVP by calling 303-629-0119.
This teacher really rates
Gionni Thompson is the chemisty teacher at Aurora’s Hinkley High School who last year became the first winner of the DIY Network’s “Stud Finder” contest, which searched for a television-ready, do-it-yourself enthusiast. Thompson must have done something right in front of the camera because at 8 p.m. Sunday he debuts as the host of “Finished in 48,” a new DIY Network five-part docudrama-style show about real people trying to complete big renovation projects in just 48 hours. Check him out on Comcast digital cable Channel 277.
