CORE Apartments

NorthPoint Development’s ultimate goal was to create a luxurious, multifamily housing community along the iconic Berkley Riverfront, reflecting the area’s history and character. In collaboration with NSPJ Architects, Lowery Design Group and Neighbors Construction, NorthPoint designed a four-story, 355-unit development with multiple outdoor living spaces and incredible views of the Missouri River and the Kansas City skyline.

One challenge was distributing the units across three four-story buildings on a dense urban site, all while also providing sufficient parking. The center building—which encircles the pool, its plaza and exterior amenities and the enclosed courtyard—required a carefully designed schedule for construction and staged completion. COVID-19 impacted their timeframe with supply chain issues, wild cost fluctuations and difficulty sourcing adequate labor.

The units were spread across three buildings to take full advantage of the site; “tuck-under” parking was also added to maximize parking capacity. Pandemic workforce changes were reflected in the clubhouse design, which offers meeting rooms, work-from-home spaces and a two-story gathering space. The amenities include a rock climbing wall, club room, 24-hour fitness center, yoga studio and large heated pool. To take advantage of the pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly location, the complex offers bike rentals, storage and repair areas to residents. Pet-friendly amenities include a dog park and an in-house pet spa. In addition, the outdoors boasts cabanas, a pickleball court, bocce ball and grilling centers.