Neumann/Smith Multi-Unit Housing Design

Architectural / Planning Services

MULTI-UNIT HOUSING

NEUMANN/SMITH LOOKS BEYOND THE ORDINARY TO CREATE EXTRAORDINARY ARCHITECTURE ABOUT US Neumann/Smith Architecture is a distinguished design firm noted for its creativity in achieving client goals. That creativity has distinguished our work for five decades, earning the firm over 200 awards including the prestigious AIA Michigan Architecture Firm Award and numerous features in the international architectural press. We have received commendations for exemplary teamwork including Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards. Our expertise in addressing technical issues and our ability to manage complex projects have been recognized by several Build America and Build Michigan awards from the Associated General Contractors of America.

Founded in 1968, Neumann/Smith continues to build on its history of design excellence with a talented group of individuals who share an unwavering commitment to exceptional service and the highest standards of professional practice.

The firm specializes in architecture, planning, interior design and historic preservation for corporate and municipal offices, mixed-use developments, multi-unit housing, parking structures, commercial and retail centers, and higher education facilities.

We provide comprehensive architectural services. Our focus on architecture allows us to excel in our profession. It gives us the freedom to bring together the best engineering and specialty consultants to meet the unique needs of each project. Our architects and interior designers are skilled in master planning, site evaluation, feasibility studies, space planning, architecture, interior design, and project management.

Collaboration is a routine part of our practice. We typically hire civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and landscape architects.

We often utilize the consulting services of nationally renowned specialists in audio and visual technology, data and communications, lighting, and acoustics. Our long-term working relationships with many of our consultants provides the efficiencies and integrated communication typical of a large A/E practice, plus the creativity and checks and balances of independent firms.

400 Galleria Officentre Suite 555 Southfield, MI 48034 248-352-8310 248-352-1821 fax www.neumannsmith.com

1500 Woodward Suite 300 Detroit, MI 48226 313-782-4800

DESIGNED FOR COMMUNITIES

FOCUS ON: HOUSING TRENDS To stay relevant to emerging trends, a variety of amenities must be provided, including: • Common areas critical to build community and a sense of place, including fitness and sportsoriented common areas • Individualize spaces • Accessible technology • Providing a safe environment with secured access • Use of natural light throughout living spaces and common space • “Green” features such as finishes, materials and energy conservation efforts • Exterior circulation, landscaping, outdoor dining and gathering spaces that are flexible as social spaces

Smart Design. We bring a unique value-driven mind-set to every project.

Extensive experience working with developers, where time is money, makes us different. We’ve learned how to do things smarter to get the most value out of every budget dollar. We were early leaders in fast-track, team-construct, design/build-GMP and mechanical/ electrical design/build approaches and have established new precedents with Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), a fundamentally different approach to the design and construction process.

We leverage smart technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and organize in smart ways to reduce waste, maximize efficiency through all phases of the project and optimize project results.

Sustainable Solutions. “Green” strategies are an integral part of every design. We know that even small measures can make a big difference over the lifetime operation of a facility. Over half of our architects and interior designers are LEED Accredited Professionals and our portfolio of work includes two million square feet of LEED rated projects.

Technical Capabilities. We are proficient with major Computer Aided Design Systems (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs including the latest versions of Revit, Navisworks, Rhino and AutoCAD, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suites for the production of contract documents and schedule tracking.

To help our clients visualize their projects, we have in-house expertise in SketchUp, Rhino, Autodesk 3D Max Design, Lumion, ReCap, Point Cloud Data and Apple QuickTime VR, tools used to generate three-dimensional CAD modeling, photo realistic renderings, animations and interactive simulations of sites, exterior and interior spaces. Many of our clients rely on our sophisticated in-house computer capabilities to support their marketing and fundraising campaigns.

WE HAVE BUILT A REPUTATION OF QUALITY DESIGN

NEUMANN/SMITH UNDERSTANDS LIFESTYLE MARKET TRENDS IN INTERIOR, EXTERIOR AND OUTDOOR DESIGN The vitality and style that distinguish Neumann/Smith are reflected in the firm’s multi-unit housing practice. Our experience with both institutional and privately-owned housing alternatives gives us an understanding of current trends and issues to meet the unique needs and interests of diverse populations. Some of our recent multi-unit housing projects include: Bedrock Detroit, Clark Lofts (adaptive reuse/renovation of a 10-story, 24 units, 36,000 sf building, retail and leasing center), Detroit, MI

Zaragon Place Housing (248 Beds, 66 Units, 128,300 sf, 40 car parking garage, fitness center and retail), Ann Arbor, MI Zaragon West Housing (182 Beds, 99 Units, Retail, Parking), Ann Arbor, MI Denali Development, Metro Lofts (125,036 sf, 75 Units, 90 Parking Spaces), Royal Oak, MI Denali Development, Loft322 (39,031 sf, 21 Units), Ann Arbor, MI

Broder & Sachse, The Scott at Brush Park (201 Units, 200,000 sf, 14,700 sf of retail), Detroit, MI

Morningside Group, Skylofts of Royal Oak (70 Units), Royal Oak, MI

Bedrock Detroit, Fourteen56 / 1456 Woodward Historic Renovation, Detroit, MI

Central Michigan University, Graduate Student Housing (164 Beds, 110,198 sf), LEED Platinum, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Michigan State University, 1855 Place (mixed-use development of housing, office, retail and parking on a 39-acre site), East Lansing, MI

Michigan Technological University, Hillside Place Apartments (196 Beds, 74,788 sf), LEED Gold, Houghton, MI

Oakland University, Hillcrest Hall New Student Housing and Dining Facility (220,000 sf, 728 beds, 385 units), Targeted LEED Gold, Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University, Oak View Residence Hall (500 Beds, 272 Units, 173,765 sf), LEED Gold, Rochester Hills, MI

Central Michigan University, South Quad Student Housing Addition & Dining Facility Renovations (500 bed addition), Mt. Pleasant, MI

The University of Michigan-Flint, First Street Residence Hall (309 Beds, 101,000 sf), Flint, MI

Hillsdale College, Mauck Hall Renovations, Hillsdale, MI

Michigan State University, University Village Student Housing (312 Beds, 76 Units, 103,000 sf), East Lansing, MI

Northern Michigan University, The Woods University Housing Replacement Addition/Renovations (641 apartments and 1229 residence hall beds), Marquette, MI

Wayne State University, North (465 Beds, 241 Rooms) and South (370 Beds, 190 Rooms) Residence Halls, Detroit, MI

Caddis Development Group LLC , Trowbridge Lofts (15,000 sf of retail space on the first floor and 57 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments on the remaining floors), East Lansing, MI Gillespie Group, The Outfield (84 residential units overlooking the Cooley Law School Stadium), Lansing, MI East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority (EDDDA), City Hall Artspace Lofts (mixed-use arts campus combining 53 units of affordable live/work space for artists and their families, work studios, co-working space for entrepreneurs and artists, a live/work unit for an artist-in-residency program, and galleries), Dearborn, MI EdR, The Courtyards (900 Beds, 331 Units, 182 Car Parking Garage), Ann Arbor, MI

The JAR Group, LLC, The Terraces of Plymouth Conceptual Study (60 Units), Plymouth, MI Catalyst Lofts, Conceptual Design (20 two-bedroom units in a sixstory mixed-use structure with retail, galleries, cafes and fitness center), Pontiac, MI Pontiac Gallery Lofts (conceptual design, 15,000 sf, 15 units adaptive reuse, affordable artist lofts), Pontiac, MI Burton Katzman, The Lofts of West Village Mixed-Use Development Study (168,050 sf, 92 lofts, retail and fitness center), Dearborn, MI

LOCATION Ann Arbor, Michigan SIZE 66 Units 128,300 sf 40 Car Underground Parking Structure COMPLETION March 2009 AWARDS President’s Award, Masonry Institute of Michigan Pyramid Award, Best Project Team, Washtenaw Contractors Association

The architectural style combines traditional Campus Gothic typology with an edgy industrial loft aesthetic.

Zaragon Holdings

Zaragon Place Neumann/Smith designed a new, privately developed housing project, centrally located in the heart of the University of Michigan’s central campus.

The nine story high building, plus partial mezzanine creating two-story high penthouses on the top floor, features a dramatic glass lobby, and a 2-story ground level fitness center. The architectural style combines traditional Campus Gothic typology with an edgy industrial loft aesthetic.

The project offers dramatic and flexible living spaces in a state-of-the-art high rise building. Lofts range in size from 917 sf for a two-bedroom unit with one bathroom, to 2,034 sf for a six-bedroom unit with three bathrooms, spacious lofts areas and two-story great rooms. The most common units offer 1,255 sf of area in a four-bedroom, two bath unit configuration.

A high level of controllability of lighting and thermal comfort ensures building user control to maximize comfort while not wasting energy. Living spaces utilize operable windows for natural ventilation to minimize the consumption of energy and to provide fresh air.

LOCATION Ann Arbor, Michigan SIZE 133,892 sf 14 Stories (182 beds) COMPLETION July 2012

Safe, secure, centrally located and packed with high tech amenities are just a few of the features that establish Zaragon West as a premier address.

Zaragon Holdings

Zaragon West Zaragon West offers an alternative lifestyle for residents seeking dramatic and flexible living spaces in a state-of-the-art building. Safe, secure, centrally located and packed with high tech amenities are just a few of the features that establish Zaragon West as a premier address, becoming one of the first buildings to implement Ann Arbor’s goal of adding high density housing, structured parking and ground level retail space under the new A2D2 Core Zoning District Regulations.

The thirteen story high building includes 99 loft apartments on floors 4-14 ranging from 629 sf for a one-bedroom unit with one bathroom to 1,356 sf for a four-bedroom unit with three bathrooms (198 beds total). The most common units offer 840 sf of living area in two- bedroom, two-bath unit configurations.

The building features a ground level lobby, fitness center, and a NeoPapalis Pizzeria with seasonal outdoor dining on the corner, adding to the vibrant street frontage along this important urban intersection. Two levels of above grade parking for 40 cars are available for resident use.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 199 Units 200,000 sf 14,700 sf retail Residential and Retail Studio, one, two and three bedroom units COMPLETION December 2016

The multiple colors break up the facade of the structure to scale the building to the block.

Broder & Sachse

The Scott at Brush Park The Scott at Brush Park is a five-story mixed-use building that includes incredible amenities, such as a courtyard with a swimming pool, recreation space, and underground parking. Containing approximately 200,000 square feet, the modern building will fill an entire block with retail and residential lofts.

The development is primarily residential, with 200 loft-style apartments on the upper four floors, including studio and up to 3-bedroom units. A small section of the building will face Woodward Avenue, but the majority of the footprint travels down Erskine and then parallel to John R. The building’s U-shape wraps around an interior area featuring parking (some underground) topped with a roof terrace, pool included. The multiple colors break up the facade of the structure to scale the building to the block.

“The Scott was designed to bring a sense of community to not only its residents, but surrounding neighbors as well,” said Todd Sachse, CEO & Founder, Sachse Construction. “The retail space on the first floor will play a key role in bringing locals together, and will serve as another opportunity for new growth in the area.”

LOCATION Dearborn, Michigan SIZE 53 Units 105,000 sf 80,000 sf Residential One, two and three bedroom units COMPLETION Spring 2016

This unique, expansive space will become a center for creative entrepreneurship, artistic and cultural collaboration, and an artist-in-residence unit.

East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority

City Hall Artspace Lofts Looking to use the power of the arts to improve East Dearborn’s economic base, the East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority (EDDDA) invited Artspace into the community.

The City Hall Artspace Lofts complex consists of three buildings: the City Hall Building, the West Annex Building, and the Concourse. The City Hall Building is four stories and 42,564 SF and the West Annex Building is four stories and 38,155 SF. These two historic buildings will house the residential units, tenant storage, a leasing office, cafĂŠ, corridor art galleries, and incubator space. City Hall and the West Annex are connected by the one-story, 24,756 SF Concourse Building, built in 1980. In 2013 Artspace secured Federal low income housing and historic tax credits to develop the residential portion of the City Hall Artspace Lofts totaling $10.5 million in project funding. The project is seeking philanthropic funding to close the final gap of this $16.5 million effort.

Artspace will combine 53 units of affordable live/work space for artists and their families, work studios, co-working space for entrepreneurs and artists, a live/ work unit for an artist-in-residency program, and galleries. Amenities include: a historic character with terrazzo floors and wainscot in corridors, high ceilings, large windows, open floor plan, large closets, dishwashers, corridor art galleries, community room and outdoor patio.

The renovation project involves two (2) historical buildings that are connected by a 1980s concrete structure. The connector building will include business incubator space, a multi-purpose auditorium, and gallery space.

LOCATION Detroit, Michigan SIZE 7 Units COST confidential COMPLETION March 2017

Fourteen56 has undergone a stunning renovation, and every attention has been paid to preserve the building’s iconic charming details.

Bedrock Detroit

Fourteen56 / 1456 Woodward Located at the southeast corner of John R and Woodward, this distinctive, eightstory building has a Woodward frontage of only 20 feet wide and a John R frontage of 100 feet long, filling the lot to the alley.

Fourteen56 has undergone a stunning renovation, and every attention has been paid to preserve the building’s iconic charming details, from the historic terra cotta Italian Renaissance façade, to the marble and wrought iron stairs, to the historically detailed windows, transforming the building into a rare and private residence for discerning tenants.

Originally built as a four-story terra-cotta cotta building designed by Richard Raseman in 1916, the Kaiser Blair Clothing building received a four-story addition in 1923.

The design of the fifth through eigth floors was coordinated with the earlier building, with matching Chicago-style windows. The Woodward elevation (floors two through six) is a single bay wide containing rows of three pivot windows with transoms.

Neumann/Smith provided architectural services for the exterior restoration and interior renovations which will include modifications for seven residential units.

Exterior restoration work included limestone and terra cotta cladding, wood window rehabilitation, fire escape repair, and extension of the fire escape from 7th up to 8th floor. Interior renovations included upgrades to six floors for residential units, complete life-safety and mechanical and electrical upgrades.

LOCATION Ann Arbor, Michigan SIZE 896 Beds 331 Units 360,000 sf 2-Level Underground Parking Garage for 167 Cars COMPLETION August 2008

The dense development and underground parking allowed more of the site to be devoted to passive and active recreation.

EdR

The Courtyards Our challenge for this privately owned development was to organize a high density of student housing on a very narrow and compact site adjacent to the University of Michigan’s North Campus.

Our solution was to create three 4-story courtyard buildings arranged in a linear group. The dense development and underground parking allowed more of the site to be devoted to passive and active recreation including a badminton court over the underground parking deck, a heavily landscaped greenspace in the center courtyard, and a series of urban plazas including an outdoor fireplace and barbecue area in the south courtyard.

The complex includes 331 units in a wide variety of configurations. Each unit features one to four private bedrooms, a central living and dining space with full kitchen, and laundry facilities. A centrally located community area includes management offices, a model apartment, recreational lounges, club meeting rooms, cafĂŠ, tanning salons, a 20 seat movie theatre, music practice rooms and a sand volleyball court.

LOCATION Rochester Hills, Michigan SIZE Over 500 Beds (272 Units) 173,765 sf COMPLETION August 2014 LEED GOLD

The “U” shaped structure connects all of the new housing units and shares common building areas, lobbies, lounges and services.

Oakland University

Oak View Hall Oak View Residence Hall provides new housing options to support the University’s recruitment goals, to help retain students in their first two years of college, and to enhance the perception of the campus as a full service, living/ learning environment.

The quad is specifically designed for gathering space. An entry plaza provides open space for flexible exterior uses for special events, concerts and group activities. A lower plaza area includes hammocks (a student favorite) and a small patio for special events. The main plaza adjacent to the second floor lounges provides shade trees and moveable seating options near the central café and convenience store. Covered and un-covered bike parking areas are provided at multiple locations, with additional bike racks around the quad.

A central lobby and lounge area is provided to unite all residents. A central café and sundry shop provides refreshments and provisions, while a lounge with a large screen TV creates a gathering space to watch the big Golden Grizzlies game.

A gas-fired fireplace is provided in the café. A central reception desk, mail center and two management offices provide essential services and after hour access control.

An outdoor fireplace is located at the in the outdoor dining area of the café in a cozy seating area overlooking the QUAD. The gas-fired fireplace will be operated on timers and controlled by staff. The two story high brick fireplace is inspired

by Meadowbrook Hall, and includes decorative masonry and chimneys with terracotta flue caps. A locked grill is provided for safety.

Horizontal silver sun shades protect large window south facing window openings in the lounge and will offer panoramic views of the campus and wooded ravine.

LOCATION East Lansing, Michigan SIZE 450,000 sf, 429 units, 926 beds(housing) 102,000 sf (office building) 880 space, 2-story parking structure 39-acre site COMPLETION Phase 1: Summer 2016 Phase 2: Summer 2017

The new “Gateway” to campus supports MSU’s mission to be Bolder By Design by enhancing the student living-learning experience and advancing the university’s culture of high performance.

Michigan State University

1855 Place

Michigan State University’s new development, across from the Breslin Center, frames the area and acts as a gateway to the campus. With Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) and MSU Athletics administration finding a new, consolidated home at the site, not only are residents able to easily secure tickets to the next big game, but the benefits of this new collaborative and efficient workspace are felt across the university.

The residential mixed-use development includes 429 units in 10 separate apartment buildings comprising 450,000 sf of housing, a 102,000 square foot office building for RHS and Intercollegiate Athletics, event ticketing sales, RHS retail space, a community garden, town homes and plenty of open common green space. It also incorporates 1,200 surface parking spaces and 880 structured parking spaces. The total project includes over 39 acres of development.

Options include one bedroom studio apartments, four-bedroom town homes and larger two or four-bedroom apartments, and offer students better access to a variety of amenities supporting student success.

The development offers a flexible concept, designed to provide a customized experience for both single students and student families in an accessible, walkable, urban setting. New facilities offer a blend of study and community spaces, supporting a new vision for how MSU students live, work and play.

LOCATION Lansing, Michigan SIZE 84 Apartments COMPLETION June 2016

The units will attract those who value active lifestyles and want to live in an urban environment.

Gillespie Group

The Outfield Gillespie Group’s newest development, The Outfield, consists of 84 residential units overlooking the Cooley Law School Stadium. Residents are able to watch baseball games from the comfort of their living rooms, and share in the excitement that the Lugnuts bring to the Capital City.

The apartments attract those who value active lifestyles and want to live in an urban environment. The building includes Market Rate Loft Apartments on Levels 2-4.

(6) Studio Apartments, (42) one bedroom-one bathroom apartments, (15) two bedroom- one bathroom apartments and (21) two bedroom-two bathroom apartments are located on the upper levels of the building. A spacious lobby, with a covered entrance is located adjacent to the leasing office on the north side, while a multi-purpose game day viewing area and restaurant face the field to the south.

All great rooms include large panoramic floor to ceiling windows that offer fantastic views of the ball field or to the north and include operable portions for ventilation. Most second level units have access to private roof terraces. Roof terraces on level 2 include a cast-in-place concrete surface. Most upper level units have access to a private balcony. Balconies include Trex decking. Select penthouse level units on level four include enhanced cathedral ceilings and clerestory glazing in their great rooms.

Construction was completed for Lugnuts’ Opening Day 2016.

LOCATION Rochester Hills, Michigan SIZE 290,000 sf 7-Stories 188 Suites 756 Beds 28,468 sf Dining Center 4,261 sf The Hive Cafe (combination café and convenience store) 4,350 sf Multi-purpose Room COMPLETION August 2018 LEED GOLD

Built into a hill on the south side of campus, Hillcrest Hall combines housing, dining and academics, strengthening the Oakland University student and community experience.

Oakland University

Hillcrest Hall

Oakland University’s (OU) goal is to provide high quality, affordable housing and dining facilities for up to 4,000 residential students by 2030. To help achieve that goal, the new Hillcrest Hall is an enticing option for sophomore and junior students to enhance the perception of campus housing as a full-service, living and learning environment.

Designed in mind for students seeking further independence, features include: • Suite-style living arrangements for four people sharing a private bathroom • In-room kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators • 400-seat “all you can eat” style dining center (set up in pods featuring eight food stations) • 100-seat micro-restaurant and convenience store (The Hive) • Multi-purpose and event space • Classrooms (four academic spaces) • Fitness center • Expansive main lounge with computer access and printing station • Additional study lounges on upper floors • Common areas and community kitchens • Laundry facilities on each floor An outdoor linear plaza also provides flexible exterior open space for special events and group activities. This new student housing destination, located on the southern residential quad, aligns harmoniously with exterior building design standards to create consistency across OU’s campus.

LOCATION Marquette, Michigan SIZE 352,727 sf 1,229 Beds 6 Buildings COMPLETION August 2018

The Woods three residence halls consist of six buildings, all having four floors with a central corridor connecting them to a common Marketplace area.

EdR/Northern Michigan University

The Woods

Northern Michigan University’s new residential community, The Woods opened its first phase in Fall 2017. The second phase, including an amazing common area called, The Lodge, opened in January of 2018, and the final phase opened in August of 2018.

The three residence halls (Birch Hall, Cedar Hall, and Maple Hall) consist of six buildings, all have four floors with a central corridor connecting them to a new culinary experience called “The Lights” dining facility. The Woods also features a large multipurpose and student gathering space, “The Lodge,” with an outdoor patio, fireplace, study spaces, and the opportunity to host university events.

There are also classrooms and a 24/7 front desk.

Given NMU’s climate and atmosphere in northern Michigan, a lodge-type aesthetic (such as rustic chandeliers and decorations) was something desirable to the University and a look and feel that had been missing from their campus facilities.

The new living-learning community certainly reflects the beauty and simplicity of the outdoors, and offers a variety of student suites, as well as individual apartments. In addition, there are a small number of private bedroom and bathroom units available for students with medical needs.

The exteriors feature brick masonry along with large areas of glazing, while the entire housing community was designed to embrace walk-ability and connectivity to campus.

LOCATION Hillsdale, Michigan SIZE 21,968 sf 4 Stories 42 Units 53 Beds I Director Suite COMPLETION December 2016

Mauck Residence’s most notable feature is its extensive lobby, beautifully furnished in the style of the late 1920s when it was built. The nearly 80-year-old building now features more modern amenities, while still maintaining its classic antique feel.

Hillsdale College

Mauck Hall Renovations Neumann/Smith, along with Peter Basso Associates, worked together to update Mauck Hall (originally constructed in 1929 as a men’s residential hall). The timeless exterior of Mauck Hall has held up well and fits nicely into the strong Gothic style of architecture found throughout campus. The interiors were completely transformed to accommodate 42 new living units serving female students on campus. Consistent with other housing updates on campus, Mauck Hall now provides living, social and amenity spaces that meet with today’s student needs.

The project included a complete gut with new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, flooring, restroom and showers, paint and casework. The building received all new boilers and mechanical units.

Renovations included the Grand Hall and Solarium on the first floor, a renovation of the kitchen on the main level and basement, and a relocation of the laundry suite and fitness area. Interior finishes and common areas were also upgraded throughout to provide better amenities to students.

Renovations such as the community laundry and bathrooms and other additions such as the fitness room in the basement help make a more social environment.

“Mauck has always been that hidden treasure for the campus,” Associate Dean of Women, Rebekah Dell said. “After all the renovations and additions, now it’s not just this hidden treasure. Now it’s a shining gem on our campus.”

LOCATION Royal Oak, Michigan SIZE 125,036 sf 75 Units COMPLETION February 2008 AWARDS “M” Award for Excellence in Masonry Design, Masonry Institute of Michigan and AIA Michigan “Best Contemporary Interior Design”, Detroit Home Design Awards

Inspired by the great buildings of America’s industrial past, the building is distinguished by the generous scale, high ceilings and oversized windows.

Denali Development Group

Metro Lofts

Metro Lofts is a multi-phased development of condominium lofts and rental homes located in Royal Oak’s newly created mixed-use rail district with easy access to downtown restaurants, galleries and shops. Inspired by the great buildings of America’s industrial past, the buildings are distinguished by the generous scale, high ceilings and oversized windows of classic lofts coupled with contemporary amenities.

The flexible and open interiors have a rugged loft aesthetic exposing the honest use of humble industrial materials. All lofts are framed with exposed steel bar joists and metal deck or concrete ceilings, exposed mechanical systems, highly polished stained concrete floors and exposed load bearing masonry interior walls. Sliding flush solid-core wood panels on industrial hardware provide flexible room division. Interiors feature exposed spiral metal ductwork, structural steel framing, and exposed galvanized metal decking. European modular kitchen cabinetry and granite counters are paired with commercial grade stainless steel appliances. Gallery grade track lighting illuminates artwork.

LOCATION Royal Oak, Michigan SIZE 39,031 sf 21 Units 23 Parking Spaces 5 Stories COMPLETION 2007

Loft 322 residents all have the benefits of a private outdoor balcony or terrace.

Denali Development Group

Loft 322

This exciting residential loft development on East Liberty is an infill project located within downtown Ann Arbor. The project is inspired by the great urban lofts of America’s industrial past. Vast interior volumes, housed within brick, stone and industrial glazing, provide an urban lifestyle unlike typical multifamily housing alternatives. The five-story building includes twenty-one new residential lofts, parking garages, private outdoor courtyards, balconies and rooftop terraces.

The exterior features large industrial-style windows that will punctuate the brick and stone facades inspired by SOHO and Tribeca Districts in New York, and Printers Row in Chicago.

The interiors have a true industrial loft aesthetic including tall ceilings framed with exposed steel bar joists and metal deck or concrete ceilings, exposed mechanical systems, sealed and stained concrete floors and exposed load-bearing masonry interior walls. Most interior walls are partial height, showcasing soaring volumes. Sliding flush solid-core wood panels on industrial hardware provide flexible room division, allowing flexible use on interior spaces.

LOCATION Royal Oak, Michigan SIZE 70 Units 8 Stories 160,727 sf 16,700 sf Retail 877 sf Smallest Unit 2,700 sf Largest Unit 106 Car Above Ground Parking Garage COMPLETION 2004

The sleek, contemporary structure holds a prominent place in downtown Royal Oak, as the five residential floors are sheathed entirely in glass with distinctive trim and balconies. All units were sold prior to completion of construction.

Morningside Group

Skylofts of Royal Oak Adjacent to the Main Place complex that houses Barnes & Noble and upscale retail and dining, Skylofts Royal Oak offers 70 dramatic residences atop a new eight-story building that also includes private parking, a fitness center and ground-floor retail. The sleek, contemporary structure has five residential floors sheathed entirely in glass with distinctive trim and balconies.

Inside, each loft boasts an open-plan layout affording flexible living spaces, thanks in part to 10-foot exposed concrete ceilings and island kitchens.

In addition to the panoramic city views from each home’s floor-to-ceiling windows and private balcony or terrace, sophisticated touches like hardwood floors, granite countertops, and a gas fireplace are the norm.

LOCATION Houghton, Michigan SIZE 74,778 sf 194 Beds 53 Units COMPLETION August 2010 LEED GOLD

The hybrid building fits into the University’s modern architectural style, but also evokes a unique “north woods lodge” aesthetic.

Michigan Technological University

Hillside Place

Michigan Tech’s Hillside Place offers a new type of campus housing, combining the social benefits of dormitory style housing with the option of an independent apartment lifestyle. The hybrid building fits into the University’s modern architectural style, but also evokes a unique “north woods lodge” aesthetic with forms, details, materials and finishes not typically used in student housing.

The building contains private bedrooms with semi-private bathrooms and shared great rooms including kitchens. The building also includes a wide variety of common areas to enhance the live-learn experience. The upper lodge features a large lobby/lounge with kitchenette, fitness center, sauna and multi-function room. The lower lodge includes a lounge space, game room and meeting room. Laundry rooms, trash rooms, and quiet study lounges can be found on each floor.

Common interior spaces are finished using highly durable materials. The flexible room design allows for conventional or lofted dorm room furniture.

LOCATION Mt. Pleasant, Michigan SIZE 110,198 sf 164 Beds 94 Units COMPLETION January 2011 LEED PLATINUM

“This building will reduce our energy consumption by 36 percent, which is estimated to save us $52,000 annually.”

Steve Lawrence, Associate Vice President of Facilities Management

Central Michigan University

Graduate Housing

Central Michigan University’s Graduate Student Housing project has become a shining example of sustainability in residential buildings. The project obtained Platinum Certification under LEED for Homes guidelines, making it the first Platinum LEED for Homes building in the Midwest.

The student housing was designed to maximize fresh air indoors and minimize exposure to airborne toxins and pollutants, as well as save on costly resources like water and energy to reduce utility bills.

The one, two, and four bedroom suites offer spacious great rooms with large windows overlooking landscaped green spaces. Active and passive outdoor recreation areas, a central mail center, and landscaped bio-swale are combined with dedicated parking areas for residents.

Full kitchens feature polished granite countertops and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and built-in pantry with recycling center. Each unit contains a laundry room with a side-by-side, full-sized Energy Star rated washer and dryer.

Also included are a fully equipped fitness, a variety of small and large meeting rooms, and unique third-story roof terraces.

The pedestrian scale buildings support CMU’s and the City of Mount Pleasant’s mutual goal of a walkable community. Universal Design practices and sustainable design measures were integrated into the design to create an energy efficient complex recognized by its tenants as a great place to live and by the community as a model for sustainable living.