Peerless Lofts

Converting a 230,000 square foot nineteenth-century former department store into loft apartments included restoring the exterior of this downtown landmark and carving a new, seven-story atrium out of its center. The atrium features an exposed wood and steel structure and is surrounded by walkways that provide access to the residential units. Around the atrium, DBVW Architects designed ninety-seven units of loft housing with a variety of open floor plans. Amenities for the project include a 68-car parking garage in the basement and a new penthouse containing a roof terrace and green roof, with an all-season room, that provides a spectacular setting for enjoying the surrounding cityscape.