Adaptive Re-use Loft Apartments
We are experienced in the architecture & design of the adaptive re-use of older and historic buildings, particularly of residential lofts. This historic commercial building is located in the central business district of Opelika, Alabama.
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Demand for space led our client to place a retail business in the street level suite and 3 residential apartments in the lofts above street level. Each of these units holds one bedroom and one bath, with a number of strategies employed to fit the spaces into the available configuration. Such a situation is typical of many older buildings, where a former use is no longer highest and best, yet where the architecture is still attractive and of value. We specialize in adapting these.
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Another example, also in Opelika, faced the railroad and a primary commercial street, Railroad Avenue. In this instance, we planned for two units, almost mirror images of one another, one at the front & one at the rear. Our proposed layout for it is shown here.
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Renovation of the exterior had begun, and is shown in our photo. As noted in our plan above, we proposed a second level iron porch, typical of Opelika traditional architecture prior to a 1940s tornado, now being re-implemented in many parts of the historic downtown.
Our architects have designed a number of adaptive re-uses of older historic buildings, not limited to residential lofts. Look for our adaptation of a former retail building to accommodate a law firm, as well. Call us for details at 678-643-0316 or 770-806-8866.
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