Partnership to build the hunter
Formativ, a Denver-based real estate group, partnered with Bryan Construction for Formativ’s first project in Colorado Springs: the Hunter Apartments. This multifamily building offers 214 units for residents in the emerging New South End of downtown Colorado Springs, a previously warehouse-dominant area. Both Bryan and Formativ highlighted the significant impact this development will have on the economic growth of downtown Colorado Springs and the transformation it will bring to the neighborhood. The Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority also contributed to the project’s success to raise the standard of development in Colorado Springs.
Key Features:
- Clubhouse: The apartment complex offers residents access to a two-story clubhouse with stunning views of Pikes Peak. The year-round amenity deck features a kitchen, games, firepits, outdoor seating, and outdoor dining with multiple grill stations.
- Pool: An oversized pool is the star of the amenity deck. The hot tub and pool offer the perfect opportunity to relax and take in the beautiful sunshine of Colorado Springs.
- Zoom offices: To accommodate the urban lifestyles of residents, private internet-connected spaces are available for work-from-home environments.
- Pet Spa: These pet-friendly apartments provide a complete pet wash station with a raised shower for easy access, a handheld shower head, and towel racks. The space also includes a grass pet relief station with a garage door that opens up for safe street access.
- Fitness Center: This upscale fitness space offers a comprehensive range of options for fitness lovers, including cardio equipment, weight training stations, a squat rack, and space for floor exercises to accommodate all aspects of fitness for residents.
Urban Infill in downtown Colorado Springs
To realize the vision of a seven-story multifamily apartment building in an underutilized urban area required careful coordination and expert construction management. The project spans over 303,600 square feet on a zero-lot-line site, which necessitated the use of a tower crane and meticulous scheduling logistics. Bryan Construction was responsible for erecting a three-story post-tension concrete podium while ensuring a safe distance of 20 feet from the power lines along the adjacent alleyway.
Complications arose from material delivery on busy streets, the need to secure tools and materials in a downtown environment, managing stormwater control, and addressing multiple weather delays due to high winds, blizzards, polar vortexes, snow, and ice.
The operation of a tower crane required that only certified individuals be allowed to rig and operate it, making careful scheduling of daily activities essential. When pouring concrete in winter, it was important to adhere to specific temperature and humidity conditions. Quality Control Supervisors were responsible for continuous monitoring to ensure the structural integrity of the base.
Colorado Springs History
The Hunter Apartments were named to honor a prolific Colorado Springs family. Samuel C. Hunter Jr., a Tuskegee airman of World War II, was the first Black real estate broker in Colorado Springs. He owned and operated Hunter and Company Real Estate until 2000. Samuel advocated for multifamily housing for minorities by developing the Payne Chapel Housing program. He received numerous awards for his contributions to business, education, and civic life in the community, including the Colorado College Diversity Award. This apartment complex will serve as a lasting legacy for the Hunter name.
