This new construction project brings together community, a blend of affordable and market-rate housing, and vibrant commercial space. With an homage to Northampton’s traditional brick town-center commercial architecture, and an accent of contemporary design, it creates a dynamic and connected living environment in the heart of Northampton, MA.
Combining old and new materials, the Pleasant Street facing façade blends in with the character of downtown Northampton, while the exteriors on the interior of the site offer a colorful and contemporary design approach—a nod to the artistic community that Northampton fosters. Public art was integrated into the building exterior, main staircase, lobby and site facilities enclosure.
The 60,000 sf building includes 47 affordable housing units, 23 market rate units and 2,600 sf of commercial space.
The project features outstanding energy efficiency, with a remarkably airtight envelope, high-performance windows, high-efficiency mechanical systems, LED lighting and a substantial rooftop PV array. The building is all-electric and free of fossil fuels with the exception of gas service provided to potential food service retail tenants.
Developer Way Finders (formerly HAP Housing)
Architect PFRA + LDa (Peter Frothingham Architects and LDa Architecture & Interiors)
Builder Western Builders
Landscape Architect Michelle Crowley Landscape Architecture, Inc.
Photographer Greg Premru Photography
BRAGB PRISM Award Best Mixed-Use Community Development (Silver)