Project Category: Adaptive Reuse

Enterprise Building

Built in 1890, the original Enterprise Building housed the Brockton Enterprise Newspaper and later expanded into the adjacent building in 1894. In the 1970’s, a modern steel and concrete addition was completed and the historic facades were covered. By 2000, the building was empty and the Brockton Enterprise Newspaper had left. ICON’s renovation restored the […]

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Sixty King

Neighborhood locals remember this incredible structure by its former names — the Imperial Knife Factory or the Rochambeau Worsted Wool Factory – a noteworthy example of industrial design built along the Woonasquatucket River in Providence in 1923. Now revitalized and rebranded as 60 King, the development celebrates those former names and their industrial history with a […]

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Simpkins School Residences

Nestled in the historic district of South Yarmouth, the 1930’s built John Simpkins School has been redesigned to offer 65 senior housing units. The adaptive reuse, which totals up to 78,000 SF, includes a historically-sensitive addition per the Cape Cod Commission’s Regional Policy Plan. Amenities include a community room and an expansive green space which […]

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Hamilton Crossing

Located in the heart of Boston’s Downtown Crossing, this former office highrise has been reborn as 48 loft apartments. Taking advantage of the historic building’s large windows and ornate terracotta façade, these “micro” units offer open plans and contemporary finishes. Sitting directly over a MBTA subway station entry at its base, the design incorporates a […]

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