Union Lofts
This project involved the rehabilitation of three adjacent turn-of-the-20th-century commercial buildings in Augusta’s Downtown Historic District, which were transformed into 22 market-rate apartments. Originally housing businesses on the ground floors and residential boarding rooms on the upper levels, the buildings had fallen into severe disrepair, with all storefronts bricked in and roofs damaged. The rehabilitation restored architectural features including the mansard roof, Victorian millwork, and original staircases. Storefronts were reopened, and historical details were preserved on the second and third floors, while a connecting hallway through the gutted spaces provided access to the apartments. The project turned a once-vacant eyesore into sought-after housing and a vibrant symbol of Augusta’s renewal.
Excellence in Rehabilitation Awards recognize projects that make compatible use of a building through repair, alterations, or additions while preserving features of the property that convey its historic value.
