JEMISON FLATS
Located at the edge of Birmingham’s urban core, Jemison Flats is comprised of the redevelopment of three abandoned, contiguous downtown buildings into a mixed-use complex of 57 loft apartments, 25,000 square feet of office space, covered parking for 200 cars, and a small public park. The resulting community is urban redevelopment at its best, increasing the energy and economic activity of a decayed downtown.
Working with a tight budget and respectful of historic guidelines, the design team researched materials and layouts to minimize partitions, maximize light infiltration, and create visual interest in each living unit. In the early stage of construction, one apartment was constructed as a full-scale mock-up to test materials, evaluate partition heights and refine detailing and overall flow. A skylit dome was restored at the second floor, where the original Chamber of Commerce meeting hall was transformed into offices for a local advertising agency.
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