Missing Middle Type/ Multi-family HousingClient/ City of NorfolkStatus/ Pattern BookAward/ American Planning Association Virginia Chapter’s Old Dominion Innovative Approaches AwardIn collaboration with Work Program Architects and Dills Architects, we developed a Missing Middle Pattern Book for the City of Norfolk to explore possible solutions to local housing issues. It won the American Planning Association Virginia Chapter’s Old Dominion Innovative Approaches …
Albemarle Boutique Apartment
Albemarle BoutiqueApartment Norfolk, VAType/ Apartment BuildingTime/ 2021-2022Client/Lightwell Development GroupStatus/ Completed Structure Design: McPherson DesignMEP Design: PermitZipHistoric Preservation Consultant: Commonwealth Preservation GroupGeneral Contractor: Ringenberg ConstructionThe Albemarle Building, constructed in 1905, originally served as a hotel. In the 1980s, it was renovated into a law office. Today, the upper floors have been converted into boutique apartments, offering elegant contemporary living in the heart …
YMCA
YMCA Building Portsmouth, VAType/ Multi-family Apartment Time/ 2023-Client/ PrivateStatus/ DesignOriginally converted from a former YMCA building in the 1990s, the Old Towne Apartments in Portsmouth had become dated and dark after more than 30 years of use, no longer meeting the standards of modern urban living. Our firm was brought in to revitalize the common areas and address the lack of welcoming, …
Wellington Building
Wellington Building Norfolk, VAType/ Apartment BuildingTime/ 2020-2021Client/ Lightwell Development GroupStatus/ CompletedAward/ NPC Preservation Awards of Excellence People’s Choice AwardIt has been quite a challenge to convert a 100-year old building in Ghent Historic District into modern apartments, while keeping the original historic features and complying with today’s code and lifestyle. It involves close collaboration with MEP engineers, Tax Credit consultants, as …