Surber Barber Choate & Hertlein

Inman Park Village Lofts

Atlanta, Georgia

This mixed-use project is part of the overall Mead site redevelopment in Atlanta's historic Inman Park neighborhood. Located on North Highland Avenue in an industrial sub-area of the historic district, the architecture represents a compatible evolution of the simple craftsmanship of the early twentieth century industrial and mercantile buildings found throughout the area. The collection of buildings on the Mead site represents an ongoing effort to revitalize and reclaim portions of this industrial area.

This six story post-tensioned concrete structure consists of 68 condominiums on three residential levels above 20,000 square feet of street-level retail. The retail space extends across the complete frontage of the building, providing residents of the building and the surrounding neighborhood with a shopping destination they can easily walk to. In addition, there is a "back yard" in the form of a wonderful park with a water quality detention pond that is accessible to the public.

Two below-grade parking levels connects directly to the residential units above, minimizing the impact on the site and public areas. A dramatic three-story lobby/plaza space creates a grand front door, which helps to activate the street. The fourth floor has a sleek, modern lounge area with an adjacent common outdoor terrace. Condominiums facing the street enjoy skyline views and a dynamic urban streetscape. Units facing the rear look over a tranquil park with a small pond and a large stand of mature trees. All of the units have balconies, which further integrate the building with the street and the neighborhood.

Client: Ultima Holdings, Inc.

Completion: 2006

Exterior Images © SBCH Architects
Interior Images © John Clemmer Photography