Waterhead Mill Apartments
Preserving history, welcoming the future.
- Location
- Lowell, MA
- Delivery Method
- CM at-Risk
- Market
- Commercial
- Client
- Tib-Fib
- Year Complete
- 2020
- Region
- Northeast
Project Overview
The historic Waterhead Mill building, originally built in 1910, was renovated to house 71 luxury apartments with extensive amenities. The 78,000-square-foot building includes studio and one-bedroom apartment units, bike storage, a theater/media room, an onsite management office, dog grooming facilities and community co-working space.
Significant structural modifications were required to convert heavy timber-and-brick open industrial space into individual apartments. The new construction is blended with original features to provide exposed brick walls and wood ceilings, large mill-style windows and high ceilings.
Coordination with the owner’s historic consultant throughout the life of the project ensured Historic Tax Credits were earned.
Recognition
- People’s Preservation Choice Award Nomination by Preservation Massachusetts
- Multifamily Executive Awards Grand Winner
78,000
Square-Foot Historic Renovation
71
Luxury Apartments with Amenities
16
Months Precon and Construction Schedule
