The Villa Apartments

Entry (right) off 10th Avenue East

This charming 2 story mid-century modern apartment building is nestled into a narrow Capitol Hill site, just blocks away from Volunteer Park.  With the building virtually untouched since completion in 1953, each of the original four units are to receive new finishes, cabinetry and appliances, added powder rooms and laundry closets, new lighting and increased basement storage.  Exterior upgrades include the repair of the original siding, the addition of private landscaped terraces, added bike storage and a more efficient waste storage system.

Unit entries within landscaped side yard

Existing/Original kitchen

The 3rd floor addition had to not only compliment the form and style of the original building, but required construction of a separate stair tower.  The two large new units (800 sf and 840sf) will feature two bedroom and two bathrooms, as well as private laundry. The open plan of the kitchen/living/dining spaces features vaulted ceilings opening onto private roof decks, taking advantage of the natural light and views. 

3rd Story Addition and stair tower

Longitudinal Section 

To achieve the maximum allowable floor plate, portions of the addition were strategically cantilevered over the existing second floor, further increasing the design challenge.  Large, smooth, flat panels were selected to clad the addition, juxtaposing the fine textures of original siding materials. 

New stair tower from existing basement to 3rd floor addition

Cantilever at back unit

View from across 10th Avenue East

Scheduled for completion in May 2016