a:31:{s:9:"weblog_id";s:1:"4";s:8:"entry_id";s:0:"";s:6:"sticky";s:0:"";s:14:"allow_comments";s:1:"n";s:16:"allow_trackbacks";s:1:"n";s:10:"entry_date";s:19:"2008-07-10 04:44 AM";s:15:"expiration_date";s:0:"";s:23:"comment_expiration_date";s:0:"";s:8:"category";a:1:{i:0;s:1:"4";}s:9:"author_id";s:1:"2";s:6:"status";s:4:"open";s:14:"trackback_urls";s:0:"";s:18:"versioning_enabled";s:1:"y";s:5:"title";s:43:"Colorful G.W. Lofts on Washington Completed";s:9:"url_title";s:41:"colorful_gw_lofts_on_washington_completed";s:6:"submit";s:6:"Submit";s:11:"field_id_26";s:43:"Colorful G.W. Lofts on Washington Completed";s:11:"field_ft_26";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_31";s:1:"4";s:11:"field_id_44";s:147:"The historic renovation of G.W. Lofts at 2615 Washington Avenue in St. Louis is brightening up the western reaches of the Washington  loft district";s:11:"field_ft_44";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_28";s:24:"G.W. Lofts, Roseman, HBD";s:11:"field_ft_28";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_38";s:0:"";s:15:"field_offset_38";s:1:"y";s:11:"field_id_39";s:0:"";s:15:"field_offset_39";s:1:"y";s:11:"field_id_40";s:0:"";s:11:"field_ft_40";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_29";s:2715:"<p>The historic renovation of G.W. Lofts at 2615 Washington Avenue in St. Louis is brightening up the western reaches of the Washington&nbsp; loft district. With 60 rental units, G.W. Lofts\' surprising colored facades liven up the community and provide residents a unique urban living opportunity.<br />&nbsp;<br /><img alt=\"G.W. Lofts\" class=\"image-left\" height=\"320\" src=\"/images/uploads/GW-Lofts-3-2.jpg\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"240\" />Architects on the project were Roseman and Associates. The colorful design arose after a golden glazed terra cotta brick was exposed during preliminary planning. According to Project Architect Gary Rogowski, AIA, this inspired a Miami art deco color scheme breathing new life into the property. The transformation, he says, encourages development and advancement to the west along Washington Avenue of Downtown.<br />&nbsp;<br />Originally home to the Edwin F. Guth Lighting Company, the century old complex consists of 6 buildings. \"Each building had a separate, historic identity,\" explains Rogowski. \"The varying colors help the individual buildings remain unique, just as the floor plan does for the interiors,\" says Rogowski.<br />&nbsp;</p>
<p>Rosemann\'s floor plan design situates public spaces and residential units around especially large windows allowing natural light to span entire units. \"The windows reveal a captivating view of the Downtown skyline,\" says Rogowski. \"It was important for us to keep the view while maintaining a certain degree of privacy for residents.\"<br />&nbsp;Project team members include developer George E. Walsh Building, LLC, HBD Construction, Inc., KPFF Consulting Engineers, C.E. Jarrell Mechanical Engineers, Dickherber Electric Inc. and Bi-State Fire Protection. Rental units range from 1241 SF to 877 SF with 28 two-bedrooms and 32 one-bedrooms. Two units on the second floor meet ADA compliancy.<br />&nbsp;</p>
<p>Complicating the historic renovation were remodels that occurred on all six buildings had occurred in the last 50 years.<br />&nbsp;<br />\"It\'s always difficult when modernizing a building\'s use,\" explains Rogowski. \"But with bright exterior colors, a modern floor plan and a dedicated project team, this once monotonous structure has been transformed into a fun, aesthetic gem.\"<br />&nbsp;<br />Project team members include developer George E. Walsh Building, LLC, HBD Construction, Inc., KPFF Consulting Engineers, C.E. Jarrell Mechanical Engineers, Dickherber Electric Inc. and Bi-State Fire Protection. Rental units range from 1241 square feet to 877 square feet,&nbsp; with 28 two-bedrooms and 32 one-bedrooms. Two units on the second floor meet ADA compliancy.<br />&nbsp;</p>";s:10:"category_0";s:1:"4";}