ELEVATE Apartments
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Location:
Englewood, Colorado
Number of Units:
6
Construction Date:
N/A
ELEVATE Apartments is an innovative multi-family residential project by Colorado Architecture firm F9 Productions that transforms an approximately 1/8th acre single-family residential site into a high-density living area with six dwelling units. Located near a major hospital and several healthcare facilities, the primary goal was to maximize the number of short-term rental units available for users needing direct access to these medical facilities. None of the units are located on the ground floor, making this project unique in its approach to urban density and functionality.
Client Drivers & Unique Features:
- High-Density Living: The project converts a single-family residential site into a high-density apartment complex with six units, meeting the demand for short-term rentals near medical facilities.
- Architectural Innovation: Features a full-height eroded glass corner at the stairwell, a vegetative wall visible to passers-by, and a board-formed concrete barrier wall that screens and protects bicycle parking spaces.
- Podium-Style Parking: The ground level is dedicated to vehicle parking, allowing the dwelling units to be elevated. This design includes a primary steel frame with exposed K-braces, facilitating the cantilevering of the second and third floors.
Construction Type:
- Mixed Construction: While the majority of the building uses wood-framed construction, the primary structure includes a steel frame to support the cantilevered floors.
Accessibility:
- Type B Accessible Units: All units are Type B accessible, with an elevator providing Step 1 of unit accessibility. The project pushed the boundaries of compact living while maintaining required clearances.
Floor Plan Notes:
Ground Floor:
- Parking: Podium-style parking accommodates vehicles on the ground level.
- Mail Station: A consolidated mail station for residents.
- Access: Enclosed stairwell and elevator access, ensuring all units are accessible.
- Parking: Podium-style parking accommodates vehicles on the ground level.
Second and Third Floors:
- Apartment Units: The second and third floors house the residential units.
- Four Single-Bedroom Units: Each 510 SF, designed to provide all necessities for comfortable daily life while maintaining required clearances.
- Two Two-Bedroom Units: Spacious units catering to larger groups or families.
- Apartment Units: The second and third floors house the residential units.
ELEVATE Apartments exemplifies how design constraints can be transformed into opportunities. The project successfully provides high-density living solutions within a limited urban space, all while ensuring accessibility and maintaining architectural integrity. This innovative approach not only meets the functional needs of its residents but also enhances the aesthetic appeal and usability of the urban environment.