We’re honored, humbled, grateful, and maybe most importantly inspired!
Over the past two months Crosskey Architects has been presented with five awards by CREW CT – The Real Estate Exchange, the Connecticut Main Street Center, and the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation for our work on multiple projects throughout Connecticut. Most notably, we were recognized for our adaptive reuse of Capewell Lofts by all three. To each of these incredible organizations, thank you! Here is a quick look at each of the projects we were commended for:
Capewell Lofts, Hartford, CT
Connecticut Real Estate Exchange (CREW CT), Best in Class, Multifamily Housing
Connecticut Main Street Center, Keystone Award
Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, Connecticut Preservation Award
For decades, it appeared to passersby that the abandoned Capewell Horse Nail Factory would eventually collapse and never see a new day; however, hope was restored. The transformation of an architectural ruin to Capewell Lofts was the vision of the Corporation for Independent Living (CIL). For Hartford, this project is a beacon of imagination, hope, and renewal. CIL acquired this project in 2014 with the goal of converting the two mill buildings into residential and commercial buildings. Although broken, damaged, and dirty, there were no issues the structure presented that were insurmountable. Conversion of the building into 72 apartment units included the infill of concrete floors consistent with the original flooring, new windows to match the historic proportions, and the installation of modern, industrial finishes, including stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and mill-type lighting. The loft-style units boast average ceiling heights of 20 feet.
Harral, Security, and Wheeler Buildings, Bridgeport, CT
Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, Connecticut Preservation Award
In 2012, Kim Morque, President of Spinnaker Real Estate, embarked on a journey of a lifetime. The goal: Rehabilitate three vacant historic buildings in Bridgeport’s Downtown North neighborhood. The E.W. Harral, Security, and E.E. Wheeler Buildings (HSW) have been redeveloped with commercial space on the lower level and multi-family housing units on the floors above. Combined, the three properties offer 70 residential units (18 affordable and two live-work) and five retail spaces.
777 Main Street, Hartford, CT
Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, Connecticut Preservation Award
Located on Main Street in downtown Hartford, this ca. 1965 former office building has been redeveloped as a mixed use property. The first floor has commercial space, and the upper 26 floors are multifamily housing: a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The scope of work included a complete renovation of the multifamily floors, cleaning of the concrete exterior, and new roofs, with a green roof on the low building. Crosskey Architects was the associate architect for the contract documents and construction administration. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Thank you CREW CT – The Real Estate Exchange, the Connecticut Main Street Center, and the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation for honoring our work and inspiring us to continue to strive even higher.
