Clean and Green
The renovation was completed in 2015 and the transformation is stunning. The building’s classic look was maintained while delivering on modern, sustainable, well-appointed living spaces.
“The building complies with Enterprise Green Communities,” Laux says. “All the appliances are Energy Star and all the light fixtures are Energy Star-compliant, for example. The program also requires the incorporation of universal design concepts, ensuring the units are designed for all people.”
“We were awarded the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation, which is a great honor,” Laux adds. “The market rate units were rented immediately. The retail spaces are occupied, and they said they love the space.”
The Strathmore has taken its place in the vibrant new life of Detroit’s Willis-Selden Historic District. It’s home once again to families and workers, and playing the role it was always destined to play.
Retrofit Team
Architect, Interior Designer and Landscape Architect: Hamilton Anderson, Detroit
Developer: Midtown Detroit Inc., Detroit, and McCormack Baron Salazar, St. Louis
General Contractor: The Monahan Co., Eastpointe, Mich.
Structural Engineer: SDI Structures, Ann Arbor, Mich.
Mechanical/Electrical Engineer: Strategic Energy Solutions Inc., Berkley, Mich.
Civil Engineer: HH Engineering Ltd., Detroit
Interior Design Collaborator: REMIGER Design, St. Louis
Masonry Restoration: Akins Construction Inc., Detroit
Plaster Restoration: Russell Plastering Co., Ferndale, Mich., (248) 543-6575
Materials
Exterior Canopy: Masa Architectural Canopies
Windows: Graham Architectural Products and Chamberlain Glass
Photos: Hamilton Anderson