2001 J Street
The overall scope of the project involved renovation of an existing downtown mixed-use structure into 18 residential units on the second and third floor and commercial space on the first floor.
The renovation started with carving a 28-foot-wide court out of the second and third floor along the entire width of the 80-foot building to provide light, air, and access to the internal living units. The finishes in the court include the same lap board siding as the exterior wall and rich brick pavers with heavy timber balconies.
The ground floor was designed to accommodate approximately 6,000 square feet of retail space with greatly increased storefront area facing 20th and J Streets. Today the site is a successful residential development with a popular Italian restaurant on the ground floor.
The project has won several design awards including those from the American Wood Council and the Sacramento Old City Association.
Awards
American Wood Council Architectural Award
1987 Rehabilitation Multi-Family/Mixed-Use Architectural Award Sacramento Old City Association
Project Details:
Owner/Developer: Montross-Barber Investments
Architect: Mogavero Notestine Associates
Consultants: Photography: Ed Asmus
General Contractor: Franco Colucci
Total Site Area: .15 Acres / Built Area: 18,600 s.f.
Retail Area: 6,000 s.f.
Residential Area: 12,600 s.f.
Resident Profile: Young, Single, Professionals working in Downtown
# Of Units / Density: 18 Residential Units 183 Units/Acre
Unit Size: 6 Studio Apartments / 12 1BD Loft-style Apartments
Previous Use of Site: Abandoned Rooming House
Construction Details: Rehabilitation; Wood-frame; Type V; 1-Hour
Project Budget: $750,000
Date of Completion: December 1985
Specialized Approaches
Ecologically sensitive techniques were combined with products that also kept green principles in mind.
- Energy efficient design;
- Infill site location;
- Natural daylighting features;
- Natural ventilation features;
- Window shading; and
- Construction/demolition waste programs were in force throughout the project.