1148 Prospect Avenue

1148, Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States

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2009 Cleveland Design Competition: Lakefront Station

1148 Prospect Avenue

1148, Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States

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2008

Located in the Joshua Hall Building, a former stag hotel, in Cleveland’s Historic Gateway Neighborhood, the design for a Live/ Work unit eschews conventional loft typologies in order to maximize square footage and natural light. Portions of the original floor plates are removed while new plates are inserted around a central void, extending vertically beyond the exisitng roof. As a result, this formal gesture increases overall square footage while simultaneously providing unexpected views and natural light throughout. Additionally, a sculpted staircase connects the kitchen, living room, bedroom, office, and roof deck around a central atrium to create a ‘vertical loft’. The spaces created by the new floor plates house all the private functions, while the original floor plates remain open.