Arista Apartments: Structural Engineering for a Large-Scale Multifamily Community

Project Overview

The Arista Apartments are located in Broomfield, Colorado.
EVstudio provided structural engineering services for this multifamily development.
The project includes multiple buildings, varied unit types, and integrated parking.

Overall, the development supports residential density while maintaining functional efficiency.
The structural design accommodates building height changes across the site.
It also supports a diverse mix of residential and amenity spaces.

Multifamily Development at Scale

The Arista Apartments consist of four primary residential buildings.
Together, they include a total of 325 dwelling units.
Each building varies in size, height, and structural demands.

Building 1 includes approximately 95,000 square feet of residential space.
>Building 2 includes approximately 88,500 square feet.
>Building 3 totals roughly 75,000 square feet.
>Building 4 includes approximately 46,000 square feet.

In addition, each building incorporates ground-level parking.
This parking configuration supports resident needs without increasing site footprint.
As a result, the design efficiently balances density and usability.

To learn more about podium and integrated parking systems, visit:
https://www.structuremag.org/?p=17957

Stepped Building Heights and Site Adaptation

The buildings range between four and five stories.
They step in elevation across the site to respond to grading and layout constraints.
This approach improves massing and reduces visual scale.

From a structural perspective, stepped elevations require careful coordination.
Loads shift between levels as heights change.
Therefore, structural systems must adapt across the site.

EVstudio designed structural solutions to support these transitions efficiently.
This coordination helped maintain consistency across building types.
It also supported streamlined construction methods.

Residential Unit Layout and Structural Efficiency

The project scope includes eight distinct unit types.
This limited variety supports repetition and construction efficiency.
At the same time, it allows flexibility in unit layout.

Structural grids align with unit layouts whenever possible.
This alignment reduces transfer conditions and framing complexity.
Consequently, it improves constructability and cost control.

For more information on structural efficiency in multifamily housing, see:
https://www.buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-088-multi-family-structures

Supporting Buildings and Site Amenities

In addition to residential buildings, the project includes several standalone structures.
These buildings support daily operations and resident services.

Four one-story garage buildings are distributed across the site.
Each garage ranges from approximately 1,500 to 2,000 square feet.
These structures provide supplemental parking and storage capacity.

The project also includes an 8,315-square-foot leasing office.
This building serves as the primary administrative and community hub.
Its structural design supports open interior spaces and flexible layouts.

A 1,100-square-foot carwash and maintenance building is also included.
Additionally, a 780-square-foot trash enclosure supports site operations.
Each structure required tailored structural solutions based on use and scale.

Structural Engineering Role and Coordination

EVstudio’s scope focused on structural engineering across the full development.
This role required coordination with architectural and civil teams.
It also required responsiveness to construction sequencing needs.

Structural systems support residential loads, parking loads, and lateral forces.
They also account for varied building heights and uses.
As a result, the design promotes long-term durability and performance.

To learn more about structural engineering in multifamily projects, visit:
https://www.seao.org/page/structural-engineering

Supporting Residential Growth in Colorado

The Arista Apartments contribute to the growing residential landscape in Broomfield.
The project supports housing demand through efficient, large-scale development.
It also reflects thoughtful coordination between design and engineering disciplines.

Ultimately, EVstudio’s structural engineering work supports both performance and livability.
The project demonstrates how careful structural planning enables complex multifamily communities.
It stands as a strong example of engineering-driven residential design in Colorado.

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