PROJECT PROFILE AWARDS 2024
Luna Apartments Seattle, Washington Designer: Hewitt Contractor: Madison Development Group The Luna Apartments in West Seattle’s Admiral District exemplify a human-centered design that prioritizes access to fresh air and sunlight. The challenge faced by the design team was to reimagine the conventional corridor, turning it into a visually engaging walkway linked to outdoor illumination. The solution involved a unique “split corridor” design, breaking the structure into five smaller buildings connected by open-air bridges. a translucent canopy system by Kingspan played a crucial role, providing natural daylight to the central corridors while minimizing glare and excess heat.
The Commissary at Baseline Oceanport, New Jersey Designer: Rotwein+Blake Contractor: Denholtz Properties Ever since the 1,126-acre Fort Monmouth US Army base in Monmouth County, New Jersey was decommissioned in 2011, residents of the surrounding communities have felt the loss of the once bustling social and economic hub. The promise of breathing new life into the property inspired Denholtz Properties to acquire District A, a large parcel that included the base’s former Commissary and PX. Key to the plans for the transformation was a project to redevelop the vacant 53,700-square-foot former Commissary building into a multipurpose dining and entertainment center geared toward innovative food and beverage uses.
The Beam New London, Connecticut Designer: Svigals + Partners; E2 Engineers; Collective Design & Associates; Laura Malloy of Malloy Interiors Marking the epicenter of New London, Connecticut’s renaissance, The Beam offers modern 203 studio, and one- and two-bedroom units for young professionals and families, spurring new retail, restaurant and business development. An overlook at the front corner of the five-story, wood-framed building adds to the residential community’s expansive waterfront views and establishes the main entrance of the 170,000 square foot structure. Designed in a dual wing configuration that aligns with the curved site, its varied window sizes and top-level setbacks balance the building’s large scale.
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COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — ISSUE 3, 2024