Mill Renovation
We were able to create 60 comfortable, energy-efficient, well-lit units with great views of the Merrimack River, the mills, and the downtown area. There are community features designed into each floor with bright corridors and entry alcoves with benches at every unit. While the renovation is thoroughly modern, the history of the building is alive at every turn -- interior colors were chosen from fabric sample cards found in the existing mill and the floors still show the marks of where mill equipment stood for a century. Artwork throughout the building and site reflects the spirit and history of the city, including poetry installations in the entries and a mosaic tile mural in the lobby depicting the building and the ecology of the region.
Photos by Ethan Drinker.