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November 2019 \ BUILDING DIALOGUE \ 85 I ’m touring Boulder’s Parc Mosaic with Brett Leon- hardt, Aimco’s regional vice president, redevelop- ment. As we enter the indoor/outdoor salt water lap pool area in the Amenities Center, his already 9.2 level of enthusiasm redlines. “You have to forgive me,” he says as he pulls out his phone and begins to take pics. “This is the first I’ve seen this room come to life. I’ve been staring at a render- ing for four years, so I’m kind of nerding out a bit on you. This column work …” His voice trails off as he takes it all in. He studies the towering cedar truss, looks over at the grand fireplace, then back to the pool that stretches to- ward mountains to the west. His phone drops to his side and he lets out a sigh. Is it relief? Is it pride? Safe to say it’s a yes to both. From Antiquated Apartment Complex to Luxury Living A collaboration between Tryba Architects, Millender White and Aimco, when completed next month Parc Mo- saic will feature 226 units – studio to three-bedroom – in four buildings spread across a parklike patchwork of gar- dens and green spaces. Monthly rent will run $1,600-$6,000, more for below-grade parking, bike storage and ski lockers. While walking the project with Leonhardt and his team, it’s clear that Boulder has never seen this mix of luxury, landscape, comfort and amenities in apartment living. Aimco listened to the city, its neighbors and potential ten- ants with the result being an absolute mic drop to future Boulder multifamily developers. “Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design.” – Charles Eames WORDS: Kevin Criss Parc Mosaic Luxury apartment living that is perfectly Boulder