THE ARCADE APARTMENTS

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

Both a City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, The Arcade is situated in the heart of the central corridor of historic downtown St. Louis. In 1913 it was named for the spectacular two-story interior rib-vaulted shopping arcade. Historically inspired by the galleries of Milan and Naples, The Arcade is one of St. Louis’ best examples of a Gothic Revival skyscraper.

After being abandoned for decades, the project re-opened in 2016 as artist lofts and multi-family luxury residential housing. The units have tall loft-like ceilings and spacious living areas. Polished concrete and high-end kitchens are highlighted within the units. The amenities support the community and include artist studios among the historic corridors. Also featured are a fitness room, yoga studio, steam shower, sauna, theater, clubroom, rooftop game room, catering kitchen, and spectacular 19th floor rooftop terrace and party room with panoramic views of the City.

BKV Interiors worked to reinvent the interior of The Arcade, and within months of opening, the apartment community became fully leased due to immense popularity.

CARLETON PLACE ARTIST LOFTS / LYRIC ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

• One of first significant projects along LRT, it became a catalyst for future Raymond Ave Station university neighborhood

• Provides critical affordable housing community

• Creatively adapted historic projects into new artist housing for the area

Carleton Place Artist Lofts consists of three historic warehouse buildings converted into 169 industrial loftstyle affordable rental living units offering comfortable state-of-the-art amenities for the artist community. The design team collaborated with preservation consultants to restore the original designs of each building while incorporating a new live-work environment.

Buzza Lofts Of Uptown

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

The Buzza Building in Uptown Minneapolis was converted from a school and office complex into a 136-unit affordable housing complex. Located just south of the Midtown Greenway, the Buzza Lofts provide an easy commute to downtown on this popular bicycle and pedestrian route.

Amenities include a fitness center, lobby lounge, private courtyard with grilling stations and a fire pit, and rain gardens with extensive plantings and seating areas.

The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and BKV Group worked to keep the historical character of the building in place. Many sustainable features were incorporated with the renovation, providing better energy efficiency and a higher-quality living environment. The building achieved LEED Silver Certification.