Projects

East Wall St Apartments

The firm Stan was a member of was engaged to provide design and preservation consulting services for the restoration of the historic Morgan-Lockwood House and the development of a new residential building at the rear of the property. Located within the Norwalk Green Historic District, the project sought to revitalize a significant landmark while sensitively introducing new housing to the site.

Originally constructed in the 1870s, the Manor House had deteriorated due to years of deferred maintenance. In collaboration with a local historic preservation consultant, the team proposed a comprehensive rehabilitation of the Manor House, the removal of a deteriorated and obsolete carriage house, and the construction of a new podium-style residential building that complements the architectural character of the historic structure.

The proposal was endorsed by the Norwalk Historical Commission, which recognized the Manor House’s historic value and its potential to serve as a visual anchor along East Wall Street.

Following its restoration, the Manor House now features 11 residential units. Improvements included new wood siding, energy-efficient windows, a slate roof replacement, and a fully renovated front porch. Strategically, the restored building also functions as a privacy screen for the new construction set back from the street.

The newly constructed three-story building offers 15 rental apartments above covered parking and was carefully designed to harmonize with the surrounding historic context.

Type
Historic restoration and
new construction

Program
Renovate existing Manor House into 11 apartments. New construction of 15 unit apartment building with parking below

Area
~25,000 SF, .75 acres

Role:
Project Manager

Responsibilities
Refine schematic design through design development to construction documents.

Provide bidding services and construction administration services to project completion.

Challenges
This project was developed during covid. We originally had steel structure at the first-floor parking garage. Due to the increased cost of steel, the Owner required the structural system to change to all poured concrete. This had to be done fast tracked to meet the schedule. The upper floors were all constructed with wood framed construction, including the stair and elevator shafts, that are generally constructed with concrete block. Greater attention was required to maintain the continuity of the rated construction.

Office Worked at
Kenneth Boroson Architects

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The Arch-BO Collaborative is an innovative architecture firm offering both design and building codes consulting. Our Principals are licensed Architects as well as licensed Connecticut Building Officials, providing our practice with a unique advantage. 

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