Project Overview
Lifestyle Communities partnered with Emergent Architecture to expand its 55-plus cooperative lifestyle offerings in Des Moines with a vibrant, community-focused development at Ingersoll Avenue and 31st Street. The project includes a 138,000-square-foot cooperative residential building with 7,000 square feet of amenity space, a six-unit townhome building totaling 9,000 square feet, and a 14,000-square-foot mixed-use commercial building. The development brings retail, office, and housing together as part of a walkable, connected community. Designed in collaboration with the owner-selected general contractor through a design-build delivery approach, construction is scheduled to begin in early 2026.
The Project Team
Gary Landhauser
Principal Architect
Jeremy Zehr
Project Architect
Marcelo Aruani
Associate Senior Designer
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138,000 SF
Cooperative Residential Building
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9,000 SF
Villas Residential Building
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14,000 SF
Artessa Mixed Use Commercial Building
Design Approach & Impact
This development brings residential living, amenities, and commercial spaces together within one cohesive master plan. The building forms and materials respond to the character of Ingersoll Avenue while introducing a fresh, contemporary presence along the corridor. Clear site circulation makes the development easy to navigate for residents, visitors, and commercial tenants.
Artessa on Ingersoll delivers a bold and sophisticated living experience for adults 55 and over. Rooted in the history of the neighborhood and energized by new walkable amenities, the project strengthens the Ingersoll corridor with both commercial activity and a vibrant residential community.
Homes are designed to support individual lifestyles, blending warm materials, rich colors, and modern detailing. Historic influences appear throughout the interiors while contemporary finishes create a refined, comfortable atmosphere. Each residence includes high-quality flooring, fixtures, appliances, and countertops, along with finish packages that allow owners to personalize their space.
A robust suite of amenities supports connection, creativity, and wellness. Residents can gather in the fireside lounge, enjoy a coffee bar, work in coworking spaces, explore a creative studio or maker’s space, or relax on rooftop terraces. Every amenity is designed to encourage community and offer moments of comfort throughout the day.
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