Professional BuildingPortsmouth, VAType/ Multi-family Apartment Time/ 2022-2023Client/ PrivateStatus/ Under ConstructionProfessional Building, a seven-story clinic office structure, was built in the 1920s. It will be converted into a 43-unit modern apartment, while preserving the timeless architectural elegance of the edifice. The ground floor will be devoted to eight commercial units, offering thriving local businesses an opportunity to become an integral part of this …
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 …
Breathing New Life into Old Spaces: An Adaptive Reuse Case Study
The 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 historic Downtown Norfolk, with stunning views of Granby Street and the Big Wisky. The renovation of the Albemarle Building was a …
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 …
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
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 …