BSB Design 2018-11-05 16:25:32
That promise has evolved but still validates the time-tested mantra of the real estate industry: Location, location, location. Wasatch Advantage Group has mastered both tunes, offering renters a prime location with an incredibly picturesque backdrop. Their new campus-style multifamily development in Draper, Utah, provides high-quality apartment living and amenities surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery the area has to offer. These views along with proximity to world-class ski resorts, burgeoning commercial sectors, and two spectacular lakes have residents singing praises for Parc West.
The community is nestled between the majestic Wasatch Range (the namesake of the project’s development company) and the Oquirrh Mountains, a distant western front still clearly visible from the property. Visitors entering the Salt Lake City region from the southwest will catch their first glimpse of Parc West against its mountainous backdrop as they round the corner on Bengeter Highway. Here, three distinct apartment developments and an adjacent hotel all share a similar style of contemporary design that works well in the urban-edge environment.
The design at Parc West uses a random yet organized collection of stacked and aligned architectural forms in a color palette that reflects the sharp, vertical relief of the nearby mountain ranges. Flat parapet elements and prominent columns define the building from afar, but the footprint extends horizontally to maintain a modest scale.
Details abound on the exterior, especially at the amenity center. It features massive angled brackets supporting a distinctive steel awning that wraps around and over the rooftop patio. Burke Bair, principal with BSB Design, said, “The projection helps humanize the scale of the building, and the brackets offer a gradual break that visually reduces the mass of the top floor. Then, brick columns draw the eye back down and anchor the entire building.”
The signature tower element on the club building was not part of the original design, but when egress regulations mandated a second stairway to supplement the one in the residential wing of the building, designers mirrored the vertical parapet elements used throughout the project. The stair tower proved useful in generating a sense of intimacy and privacy for the rooftop patio, acting as a backdrop for a custom fireplace and creating visual separation from the street.
Like the club building, material shifts and color breaks are used to provide visual interest in the apartment buildings, too. The primary surface plane is punctuated by balcony projections, appearing as framed boxes that wrap the outdoor living spaces and integrate them into the overall building design. Thanks to excellent execution of the design intent, these balcony elements provide privacy and achieve a distinctly modern look.
When residents want to experience an even greater connection to the surrounding landscape, the rooftop patio is the place to be. Multiple seating areas and nearly panoramic views of the valley and mountain ranges await. Inside, open and inviting community gathering spaces and a fully outfitted kitchen give residents plenty of options for parties and family events.
Parc West has attracted families and young professionals alike, both drawn to the highly detailed design and high-quality lifestyle amenities available here. Renters who value a prime location and long for a taste of life in the American West can find both in Draper, Utah. ■
Project: Parc West
Location: Draper, UT
Developer: Wasatch Advantage Group
Architect: BSB Design
Engineer: McNeil Engineering
Land Planner: BSB Design
Photographer: Joshua Caldwell
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