M ODER N LINES
THE ARCHITECTS CHANGING THE CITYSCAPE ONE PROJECT AT A TIME
BY CHRISTINA HALEY O’NEAL P H O T O S B Y T. J . D R E C H S E L
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T WAS WILMINGTON ARCHITECT ROB ROMERO’S VISION TO BRING SOMETHING UNIQUE TO THE CITY.
Drawing inspiration from French architect Le Corbusier and his idea that a home is a machine for living, Romero worked to bring that theory and aesthetic into the design of The Cargo District. From unique mixed-use projects to local headquarters, the region has been growing with the work of many innovative building designers such as Romero.
He’s among the pool of local architects bringing unique touches to developments that are changing the Wilmington skyline and leaving a more modern mark on the city’s commercial architecture through either building reuse, expansion or new construction.
THE CARGO DISTRICT
Starting in 2016, Romero (right) joined forces with Leslie Smith, the developer who had the vision for The Cargo District at South 16th and Queen streets. Romero helped bring Smith’s ideas to light. “It’s a bold development,” said
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