Design with
a sense of place.

Density, with dignity.

Brick anchors the building in Uptown’s material heritage. Layered façades, Juliette balconies, and a defined crown give the larger volume a finer grain. At the base, generous glazing connects shared spaces to the sidewalk, strengthening the relationship between resident life and the city.

The design balances neighborhood character with the demands of contemporary affordable housing: an enduring architectural identity, a compact urban footprint, and a welcoming street presence.

Project developed at Cuningham. Daniel Flora: design leadership. Images shown are architectural renderings.

A sense of belonging.

The palette draws on the surrounding terrain: earthy stone, warm stucco, and soft green accents. Recessed bays and a rhythm of vertical stone elements break down the residential façades, while perforated screens and shade structures add depth and a finer scale.

The project combines modular residential construction with cross-laminated timber (CLT) in the amenity spaces. A vaulted, two-story amenity space forms the community’s heart. A shaded terrace, outdoor rooms, and integrated art extend that identity into shared spaces, supporting connection and resident pride.

Daniel led the project’s design and an exterior design charrette, translating site and cultural research into an architectural direction for the community.

Project developed at Cuningham. Daniel Flora: project design. Images and video shown are architectural visualizations.

Between two worlds.

The architectural concept connects a contemporary residential setting with the energy of an active Colorado lifestyle. Balconies and shared outdoor spaces bring daily life to the building’s edges, while the amenity program creates places to meet, work, and unwind.

The coffee and transit lounge, flexible workspaces, fitness facilities, and pool courtyard support the rhythms of commuting, remote work, and recreation. Interior photography shows how geometric patterns and color extend the community’s identity into its shared spaces.

Daniel designed the building around this resident-centered idea: a place for people whose lives span city and country, with a strong connection to both.

Project developed at Cuningham. Daniel Flora: building design. Photography sourced from The Parallel’s official gallery; photographer attribution was not identified on the source page. Project scale verified through Catamount Constructors.

Small communities.
Strong connections.

Each typical pod brings together four homes on each of three levels, with twelve homes served by a single stair core. Access is limited to the residents of that pod, without shared common corridors extending through the building.

This organization makes the threshold to home more personal. Residents share an entrance and stair with a small, recognizable group of neighbors, creating opportunities for familiarity while maintaining a clear boundary between private residential spaces and the larger community.

A place to feel welcome.

Playgrounds and shared outdoor spaces extend the idea of community beyond the front door. They provide places for children and families to connect, while the building’s domestic scale helps the development sit comfortably alongside its neighbors.

The building manager told our team that children from the surrounding neighborhood came here to play because they felt safe.

Daniel Flora · Recalling a conversation with the building manager

For Daniel, that account is one of the project’s most meaningful outcomes: the community had become a place of welcome for people beyond its own residents.

Project developed at Cuningham for Community Housing Partners. Daniel Flora: project design. Clubhouse interior and courtyard photographs: From the Hip Photo, as identified in the supplied filenames. Additional exterior photograph and architectural visualization supplied by Daniel Flora.

Character, carried forward.

The district’s creative culture was a starting point for the design. References to motorcycles, graffiti, and industrial buildings informed an attitude of individuality and surprise. Refined proportions and a consistent material palette give those influences an enduring architectural expression.

The apartment building establishes a substantial urban presence, while the townhomes create a more intimate residential rhythm across the street. Together, they support different ways of living within a shared architectural identity.

Open to the outdoors.

The commercial building’s dramatic gable becomes a sculptural focal point, framing an elevated gathering space with views toward the Rocky Mountains. A pizza shop anchors the social life below, with garage doors that open the interior to the street and fresh air.

Large operable windows, rooftop terraces, and open-air gathering spaces extend the same idea throughout the project. The architecture makes room for Colorado’s weather, its outdoor culture, and the pleasure of moving easily between inside and outside.

Project developed at Cuningham. Daniel Flora: project design. Program and design narrative supplied by Daniel Flora. All images shown are architectural renderings.