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This is a challenging, urban infill and adaptive reuse project located in the Capitol Hill Historic District near Stanton Park. The existing building is a one-story vehicle repair shop that covers the entire site. The proposed project converts the building into a four-unit condominium by altering the existing interior spaces and constructing an addition above the existing roof. Each condominium apartment has two or three levels and the units vary in size from 1,000 to 1,500 sf. There are four parking spaces on-site that use the existing vehicle entrance for access.
The building is considered a contributing resource in the historic district. In order to approve the project without a Mayor’s Agent hearing, the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) required that all of the exterior walls and portions of the existing roof be retained and incorporated into the project. In addition, the HPRB sought a solution that minimized the visual impact of the rooftop addition with a design that is set back and consistent with the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
The design restores the exterior of the existing building and incorporates a modern glass and steel addition that is evocative of automobiles without being literal. The condos have open, loft-like spaces, wood floors and tall ceilings that allow their owners to have modern amenities, lots of natural light and ventilation while enjoying the historic character of the neighborhood. All four units will have outdoor spaces
BELL Architects used 3D modeling and rendering software to help with the design and public approval process. Numerous public meetings and informal focus group discussions allowed the owner and architect to explore ideas quickly and cost effectively before expending resources for formal presentations.
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