TYPOLOGY: RESIDENTIAL
“Artwork you can
live in”
Project Highlight:
La Bella Vita Apartments
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Owner: Weidner Apartments
Use: Ground-up New Construction Multi-Family Residential
Program: 282 Luxury Dwelling Units, Resort-Style Clubhouse; Extensive Site Amenities, Aquatic Facilites; 32 Buildings; 360,000 Heated Square Feet
La Bella Vita is a Tuscan village-inspired multifamily development, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 282 apartment units are divided among two- three- and four-story buildings, which promotes the feel of a village community. Warm colors, textured materials and lush landscaping convey the Tuscan theme. Central to the development is a large outdoor plaza, anchored by a community clubhouse with exercise rooms, separate locker rooms and a spa facility.
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Urban Oasis - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2500 Walnut Street Lofts - Denver, Colorado, USA
Sheraton's Mountain Vista Employee Housing - Avon, Colorado, USA
Trademark Condominiums - Winter Park, Colorado, USA
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Selected Works
Multi-Family Residential
Yosemite Stepped Gardens - Centennial, Colorado, USA
King Palm Tower - Mohammed Bin Zayed City, United Arab Emirates
Urban Oasis - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Odyssey Family Housing - Denver, Colorado, USA
Starter Lofts - Denver, Colorado, USA
2500 Walnut Street Lofts - Denver, Colorado, USA
Sheraton’s Mountain Vista Employee Housing - Avon, Colorado, USA
Trademark Condominiums - Winter Park, Colorado, USA
Wingfield Tower - Reno, Nevada, USA
Sitzmark Condominiums Master Plan, Winter Park, Colorado, USA
Winterstar - Winter Park, Colorado, USA
St. Francis Center - Denver, Colorado, USA
Three Springs Pinion Terrace - Durango, Colorado, USA
La Bella Vita Apartments - Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
McStain Multi-Family Residential Complex - Denver, Colorado, USA
Single-Family Residential
*Single-Family Residential services by special request only
Eighth & Gilpin Residences - Denver, Colorado, USA
O’Connell Guest House & Art Studio - Denver, Colorado, USA
Routzon Residence - Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, USA
Brisco Residence, Winter Park, Colorado, USA
Griffith’s Shoreline House, Saugatuck, Michigan, USA
Loper Residence, Vail, Colorado, USA
Vosburgh Residence, Denver, Colorado, USA
Dockstader Residence, Evergreen, Colorado, USA
Shorr Residence, Devil’s Thumb, Tabernash, Colorado, USA
Project Highlight: Odyssey Family Housing
Owner: J. Mercado + Associates, The Empowerment Program, Inc.
Date completed: 2015
Use: Multifamily Residential, Veterans Housing, Office Mixed-use
Features: 36 dwelling units, 5,400 SF Office, 32 parking spaces, historic renovation, roof garden
Services: Master planning, architecture, interior design.
The mixed use development provides a quality residential facility with supportive services, to at-risk, female veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life, through the restoration of the historic Elyria School, and through the construction of a new three story apartment development on the adjoining open lot.
The project consists of two components; a new 36 unit rental mid-rise, and an existing 6,000 SF former elementary school restored to provide program space for residents and community services.
The Empowerment Program, Inc., a 20 year old non-profit specializing in women’s issues, will own and operate the residential component. They will provide supportive services to the residents and manage the apartments through Pillar Properties, a third party professional property manager. The Empowerment Program currently owns and operates other supportive properties in Denver.