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A 'Landmark' Project

February 01, 2007 —Two components are critical to the successful renovation of a landmark structure: creative analysis of building code provisions and creative use of existing building elements to design an exciting environment.

The adaptive reuse provisions of state building codes allow significant flexibility in project design and development. A rigid approach would require new stair towers, significant interior demolition, elevator relocation and similar major changes. These changes would destroy both a project's character and economic viability. By rigorously analyzing each structure with adaptive reuse provisions in mind, Landmark is able to minimize project disruptions, maintain economic viability and still satisfy all building code requirements.

Landmark believes that a building lobby is a tenant's front door. Accordingly, it spends an inordinate amount of time to make sure a lobby is not only functional but attractive.

Certain elements of a building survive its misuse and disuse. Landmark seeks to identify those elements that are both significant and capable of being restored. Sometimes the restoration is the work of an artist, but it is always significant to a building's character.

Landmark often contends with floor dimensions that are, at best, ill-suited to apartment redevelopment. One of the features of older buildings that makes this work possible is large perimeter windows. Working off large, natural light sources, has allowed Landmark to create a number of unique floor plans. In one case, the sole natural light source in a 2-bedroom unit is 70 feet away from the entry door. These flexible, creative approaches to apartment layouts allow Landmark to blend light, height and building texture in a manner that is both unique and livable.

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