Project Spotlight: Powderhaus Luxury Apartments of Sioux Falls

By IES | 05/15/2024

Apartment living has changed dramatically nationwide over the last several years, and the shifts in the multifamily market have changed how local rentals are being designed and built. One of the newest apartment complexes in the Sioux Falls area puts these new trends into practice, and IES has been a key player in its development.

Let’s take a close look at the Powderhaus Luxury Apartments and Townhomes to see what it took to get this incredible complex up and running.

Powderhaus Luxury Apartments of Sioux Falls: The Basics

Located just east of Veterans Parkway between 33rd and 41st Streets, Powderhaus Luxury Apartments offers eastside living at its finest. The complex isn’t just designed to provide living spaces but instead embraces the more community-oriented trends of the last several years.

The complex provides amenities to meet the needs and interests of young single residents, but it also has family-friendly amenities that make Powderhaus an appealing alternative to conventional homeownership, a trend that has become more common as the housing market becomes increasingly more expensive to enter.

Floor Plans

Every unit offers an open floor plan, in-unit laundry, and balcony space. Townhomes include attached garages and upstairs laundry spaces. Rental units range from 540 square feet to 1,635 square feet.

  • Studio Apartments (540 square feet)
  • 1 Bed, 1 Bath (730 square feet)
  • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, plus Den (850 square feet)
  • 2 Bed, 2 Bath (980-1,100 square feet)
  • 3 Bed, 2 Bath (1,285 square feet)
  • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome (1,440 square feet)
  • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome (1,635 square feet)

Unit Amenities

The rental units at Powderhaus are comfortable, open, and versatile, with open floor plans and convenient features. The units were designed for the changing needs of modern residents, specifically catering to work-from-home and hybrid employees looking for privacy and comfort on a daily basis.

  • Quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and modern interior design features
  • Internet, water, sewer, trash, electricity, and gas included
  • Garages available (included with townhomes)
  • Complex-wide Key fob access
  • Work-from-home spaces
  • In-unit laundry

Community Amenities

The rental units are beautiful and comfortable, but Powderhaus’s shared amenities really shine. The complex is built for interaction and connection, with plenty of activities for people of all ages and interests.

  • Parcel room
  • Rooftop patios
  • 24-hour arcade
  • Outdoor fire pits
  • 24-hour clubhouse
  • Outdoor pools (coming soon)
  • Basketball and sand volleyball courts
  • Dog washes (each building)
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Golf simulators
  • Splash park
  • Dog park

Planning, Design, and Construction

In partnership with Talon Development and Eagle Construction, we designed the MEP components of Powderhaus’s main multifamily complexes, as well as the common areas and townhomes. We’ve worked several times with both Eagle and Talon in the past, including projects in Hartford (Maple Pass) and Vermillion (The Heights), to bring high-end housing solutions to several different communities.

Sioux Falls’s Powderhaus brought new challenges due to its scale and complexity.

Designing Powderhaus

Powderhaus is more than just apartments; it adds unique challenges to the design stages. This multi-phase complex, built over four years, incorporates energy-efficient multifamily design with in-unit amenities for the living spaces. It also required extra attention to detail for community spaces.

The entire complex includes four 4-story apartment buildings, 15 townhome complexes, two outdoor pools, basketball and sand volleyball courts, a community building, and garages. In all, the Powderhaus luxury apartments offer 425 rental units, ranging from studio apartments to 3-bedroom townhomes.

Construction

Eagle Construction broke ground in 2022, and the first phase was completed in 2023. Outdoor pools will be available in 2024, and construction will wrap up in 2025.

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing

Each unit is designed to offer an upscale living experience. It includes energy-efficient HVAC units and in-unit laundry. All utilities are included, from water and garbage to electricity and gas.

Outside of the rental units, community spaces required design for full kitchens, entertainment pieces (golf simulators, arcade, television and surround sound), and dog washes.

Technology, Innovation, and Comfort

Multifamily trends are seeing high demand for innovative features like sitewide internet access and secure entry systems. Powderhaus anticipated this need, building out a complex that incorporates innovative technology with practical spaces.

Key Fob Access

Today, controlled access systems are expected in luxury apartments. Powderhaus provides key fob access for all apartment buildings and community spaces, allowing easy and secure access to any amenities at any time. With secured access, building managers can keep residents safe by tracking entry logs and reviewing access in real-time.

Complex-Wide WiFi

Increasingly connected lifestyles require internet access, so Powderhaus provides free WiFi throughout all buildings. Residents can move from one location to another without losing connectivity, an extra convenience for a more community-oriented experience.

Work-From-Home Spaces

The transition from in-office workplaces to more work-from-home flexibility changed apartment design nationwide. Powderhaus took this new normal into account when designing rental units and community spaces alike. Each unit includes a built-in office area for work-from-home residents, but when they need a change of scenery, there are coworking areas in community spaces where residents can work while interacting with others.

With top-floor deck spaces, covered balconies, and ground-level outdoor spaces to choose from, work-from-home residents will have plenty of options to make their daily work more enjoyable.

Entertainment

With a greater focus on building community, modern luxury apartments are designed around common experiences. The Powderhaus Luxury Apartments incorporates pools, athletic courts, and a clubhouse with arcade games and golf simulators. No matter what their interests, residents will find a place to gather and build connections.

Innovative Engineering Solutions: Your Go-To for Multifamily Housing

The Powderhaus is a shining example of the modern movement toward community-centered multifamily properties. The amenities provide a place where young adults and families can find space to relax, rejuvenate, gather together, and stay active.

However, developments like these require experienced systems engineers to make all the amenities possible. Innovative Engineering Solutions is the ideal engineering firm for major multifamily and hybrid development projects. We bring decades of experience to your project to save you time and money before and during construction.

Ready to plan a new multifamily project? Reach out today to see how IES can make your project incredible.

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