PROJECT 520 Park
LOCATION Baltimore, Maryland,
PROJECT COMPLETION DATE 10/1/2014
ARCHITECT Marks, Thomas Architects
ASSOCIATED ARCHITECT
OWNER/CLIENT The Time Group
CONTRACTOR Kinsley Construction
PHOTOGRAPHER Paul Burk, Paul Burk Photography
DESIGN TEAM Tom Liebel, Nancy Liebrecht, Darlene Watson
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
Millennial’s not only prefer renting to buying, but they want to live, work and play in their own metropolitan areas. Demand for downtown living has sent Baltimore’s apartment occupancy rate to 97%. That, coupled with Baltimore’s abundance of historic and industrial properties in need of revitalization, provide the perfect scenario for developers to not only supply these high demand properties, but to also transform neighborhoods. 520 Park Avenue is a perfect example of neighborhood transformation through the adaptive re-use of the former Hochschild, Kohn & Co. warehouse constructed in 1942. It is part of the Market Center Historic District that contains buildings of diverse size, style, scale, and typology that reflect its evolution from a residential area to Baltimore’s premiere shopping district during the 19th and early 20th century. The renovated building offers 171 luxury apartments as well as retail space slated for an assortment of 15 local artisan vendors creating a neighborhood marketplace.
IMAGE CAPTIONS & CREDITS
IMAGE 1 Excavated interior courtyard, ©2015 Paul Burk
IMAGE 2 Lobby with living wall, ©2015 Paul Burk
IMAGE 3 Finished Park Ave facade, ©2015 Paul Burk
IMAGE 4 Typical apartment with view into courtyard, ©2015 Paul Burk
IMAGE 5 Cyber cafe and living wall, ©2015 Paul Burk
IMAGE 6 Community kitchen and dining area, ©2015 Paul Burk
IMAGE 7 Community space with kitchen and dining beyond, ©2015 Paul Burk
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520 Park
Category
AIA Maryland > Mixed-Use Development (AIA Maryland)
Winner Status
- People's Choice
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