PROJECT Union Wharf
LOCATION Baltimore, Maryland,
PROJECT COMPLETION DATE 10/1/2013
ARCHITECT Hord Coplan Macht
ASSOCIATED ARCHITECT N/A
OWNER/CLIENT The Bozzuto Group
CONTRACTOR Bozzuto Construction Company
PHOTOGRAPHER Patrick Ross, Patrick Ross Photography
DESIGN TEAM Chris Harvey, Keith Kobin, Ed Hord, Brad Holder, Ross McCausland, Monica Robertson, Tina Pogliani, Jamie Black, Lisa Ferretto
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
Union Wharf, located on the waterfront in Baltimore’s iconic Fells Point neighborhood, rests on a unique, formerly industrial site that was once home to a cement factory tucked into a busy seaport. As other buildings and sites in Fells Point transformed over time, the site sat dormant waiting for the right concept. Its L-shape and location, squeezed between an existing apartment complex, the cobble stones of South Wolfe Street, a historic building remaining on site, and the water, all exerted forces on the design. Offering 281 apartments, the building rises to 40 feet and then steps back to preserve visibility of the sky and allow natural light to fall easily to the streets and courtyards. Open, loft-like residences overlook the harbor and a series of community amenity spaces wrap the main court and feature a dramatic pool and water element stretching from the building lobby to the water’s edge. Union Wharf brings upscale apartment living to Baltimore’s historic Fells Point neighborhood. The L-shaped property is located on a former industrial site that was once home to a cement factory tucked into a busy seaport with a rich history of ship building. The design team developed an architectural concept that works with the neighborhood context and not against it. Drawing upon the community’s rich material palette an eclectic and industrial idea was born. Union Wharf was planned to gain maximum density, while remaining sensitive to the issues of building height and parking. Offering 281 apartments, the building rises to 40 feet and then steps back to preserve visibility of the sky and allow natural light to fall easily to the streets and courtyards. The details and amenities that set Union Wharf apart help to define its connection to its historic neighborhood. The stout masonry pillars and stair that anchor the prominent northwest entrance at Thames and S. Wolfe Streets recall the cement factory it replaced. The steel structure of the entry canopy and the lintels above the openings along S. Wolfe Street resonate with the restored warehouses nearby and around the waterfront. Stepping the building back on the upper levels allowed for unique balconies with unparalleled views of the harbor and City. Structured parking is hidden in the core of the building footprint, cleverly wrapped by the apartments.
IMAGE CAPTIONS & CREDITS
IMAGE 1 File Name: UNION WHARF_high res ext Caption: Pool Courtyard. Credit: Patrick Ross
IMAGE 2 File Name: UNION WHARF_high res int Caption: Two story club room. Credit: Patrick Ross
IMAGE 3 File Name: UNIONWHARF_IMAGE01 Caption: View along promenade. Credit: Patrick Ross
IMAGE 4 File Name: UNIONWHARF_IMAGE02 Caption: Aerial view of Union Wharf Credit: Limitless AVP
IMAGE 5 File Name: UNIONWHARF_IMAGE03 Caption: Club Room Bar. Credit: Patrick Ross
IMAGE 6 File Name: UNIONWHARF_IMAGE04 Caption: Lobby Entrance. Credit: Patrick Ross
IMAGE 7 File Name: UNIONWHARF_IMAGE05 Caption: View of pool courtyard and clubroom. Credit: Patrick Ross
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Project PDF
Union Wharf
Category
AIA Maryland > Residential Architecture (Single & Multi-Family) (AIA Maryland)
Winner Status
- Honor Award
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