YMCA

YMCA BuildingPortsmouth, VAType/ Multi-family Apartment Time/ 2023-Client/ PrivateStatus/ Design.Historical photos over time (Photo Courtesy of Portsmouth Public Library)Color Palette diagramClient”…”Related ProjectsView AllAlbemarle Boutique ApartmentWellington Building

Albemarle Boutique Apartment

Albemarle BoutiqueApartmentNorfolk, 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 of …

Wellington Building

Wellington BuildingNorfolk, 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 well …

Missing Middle

Missing MiddleType/ 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 Award …

Zen Suite

Zen SuiteNorfolk, VAType/ ResidentialTime/ 2019Client/ PrivateStatus/ Under constructionWhen it comes to design, there is no such thing as a project that is too small.  Design density can not be defined just based on square footage. We enjoyed the renovation of the master suite in a Condo located in downtown Norfolk. The existing suite has a very large bedroom and a …

Tree Apartment

Tree ApartmentTaiyuan, Shanxi, ChinaType/ Apartment Interior DesignTime/ 2016Client/ PrivateStatus/ CompleteThe Fang Apartment is a renovation project that challenges the stereotypical idea that the center of the apartment has to be an open space. The goal of this project is to create a compelling and dynamic way of connecting of all the spaces within the apartment, encouraging greater interaction between family members …