Enhanced Apartment Complex in Lexington Park

Lex Woods Apartments is a substantial renovation of an existing residential development of 6 two story, wood frame buildings with 78 stacked units within. All one, two and three bedroom units were upgraded with new finishes, new fixtures and new larger layouts combining new larger energy efficient windows along with some additions to all sides of each building. The old structure can’t be found in the more cohesive facades that better blend with the neighborhood. A new centrally located community building was built to house a leasing office, computer room and community room for residents to use.
The updated project met the requirements of Energy Star Homes and other energy standards along with updated Energy codes, while giving the residents more comfortable places to call home.

Connecting Past and Present in Denton, Maryland

Just north of downtown Denton, Riverwoods at Denton was the rehabilitation of 48 existing apartment units along with the new construction of 36 apartment units. All 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units are grouped into 17 two story buildings across the site to intrinsically connect to the existing town fabric. All of the buildings were connected by new pathways across the site and were ultimately tied together with a new centrally located community building and playground. Grand porches were added to existing buildings and new smaller porches were also apart of the new buildings, which fit in with the character of the town. Architectural elements and a varied color scheme allowed the project to reflect the main architectural styles throughout the historic town.

Unique Renovation in Berlin, Maryland

Rehabilitated in 2016, this existing 32 apartment unit complex just off of Bay Street in the small Eastern Shore town of Berlin, Maryland was given a new life. The three apartment buildings and stand alone community building was upgraded both inside and outside with better quality and more durable products that have longer lifespans. New covered porches and covered stair breezeways not only added character to the building architecture, but they also provide security and weather protection for the residents. The existing flat building facades were accentuated with new projected bays, gable roofs and a variety of siding colors/textures. These not only added interest to the buildings, but also allowed for larger rooms within the individual apartment units. The exterior architectural features and design elements compliment the massing and provide the necessary components to provide the needed relief from the existing monolithic facades. The basic geometric form and simplicity of shape reflects the modesty of the agricultural community.

Substantial Renovation in Cambridge, Maryland

Greenwood Village was the rehabilitation of 20 existing multi-level apartment units nestled in the heart of Cambridge, Maryland. The four existing groups of units were gutted down to exposing the existing wood structure and new steel framing and additional space was added above the second floors. This provided new open living spaces on the first floors and the addition of a third bedroom and second bathroom on the new third floor. The exterior finishes were all upgraded to new cementitious siding and stone with new gables, dormers and energy efficient windows. During the renovation multiple energy efficient elements were added including new and increased insulation, more efficient lighting and mechanical equipment. This project certified with Energy Star Homes and National Green Building Standards.

The two middle units at building group 2 were rearranged into two stacked single story units over a newly laid out community space on the first floor. This allowed us to keep the original number of units while providing a space for residents to gather and use. The community space also provided an office for the property manager to now have a place on site to oversee the property and help the residents.

Renovation of an Edgewood Community
Nestled in the heart of Edgewood, Maryland, Brookeside Station Apartments is a renovated residential development of 56 apartments. These were existing 1 & 2 bedroom units distributed across 7 two-story wood framed buildings and the addition of a few 3 bedroom units were added once the renovations were completed. Renovations included the replacement of all interior finishes, cabinets, fixtures, appliance, utility systems and exterior finishes. A newly designed community building was added to a central location to be easily accessible to all the residents. With this renovation new architectural elements were added to the buildings to enhance the character of the community, while also providing functional uses like new covered entries. In addition to updating the finishes, this project also incorporated energy efficient elements into the upgrades. 5% of the units were also upgraded to meet UFAS accessibility standards.