ROSEMANN WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR POEHLER LOFTS PROJECT
The Poehler Lofts project in
Lawrence, Kansas has received a National Award from Novogradac & Co. for
LIHTC Property that Best Exemplifies Major Community Impact. The awards presentation is scheduled for January
9th, 2014 in Miami, FL.
The Poehler Lofts project is a 49 unit mixed income
apartment complex that is part of the Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization
District. Originally the Poehler
Mercantile Building, this 1904, four story brick building once housed a grocery
warehouse in the center of an important industrial district in East Lawrence,
Kansas
Redeveloped by Landmark Investment Group, and designed
by Rosemann & Associates, P.C., this century old building adopted some
innovative design components. The solar panel installation on the roof of the
Poehler Building is comprised of 224 Yingli panels. Converting energy from the
sun to standard electric, the installation will offset 49 tons of carbon
annually and save thousands of dollars in energy costs a year.
Popular amenities include a gathering space for
residents, family and friends, a leasing office, exercise area, and off street
parking. Building restoration includes a new roof structure, exterior wall
repairs, and new MEP systems. Landscaping
elements, signage and lighting embellish the exterior, while upscale finishes
result in appealing interior spaces.
Leading the project was architect Gabe Vogl of
Rosemann’s Kansas City office. “It’s a great honor to win this award, as it was
a team effort to bring life back into this historic building and neighborhood” said
Vogl. Structural Engineering was
provided by Scott Rosemann while the General Contractor was Rau Construction
Company.
Completed just six months
after starting the rehab in December of 2011, the Poehler Lofts project was
completely leased within 24 hours of receiving the certificate of
occupancy. The rehabilitation of the
Poehler Building received enormous support from the community and has
influenced a movement to restore other buildings in the historic district. President Don Rosemann stated “It’s always rewarding when you
can be part of a project that benefits our clients as well as the surrounding
community.”
About Rosemann & Associates,
P.C.: Rosemann, with offices in Kansas City, St. Louis
and Denver, is a multi-disciplinary Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering
and Planning firm committed to creating community design solutions. Since 1987,
Rosemann has focused on designing the backdrop for life by actively studying how
people live in the built environment. For more information, visit www.rosemann.com
