Bluestone Housing
BLUESTONE HOUSING
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Estimated Completion Date: TBD
Project Size: 112,000sf // 68 Units
Project Description
The Bluestone Apartments will be located on a tight urban plot in Downtown Columbus. The project is uniquely challenged in that it is the first of the new wave of development revitalizing the area. That said, appropriately fitting into its context became one of the driving factors for its design. Once a block characterized by single family homes and small commercial structures, the design carefully breaks down the mass of the building – crafting both a 3 and 6 story portion. The balconies, a defining characteristic of the design, are carved out of the mass instead of merely tacking on - diminishing the mass while providing great depth to the street facing façade.
URBAN INTEGRATION
A transparent, active ground floor puts eyes on the street and lends to a vibrant urban environment while cleverly shielding the rear and underground parking. While a truly urban building, the design ensured there was plenty of room for green space, setting the building back enough for planters and foliage. The shorter portion, set back even farther, leaves room for trees while the low height allows sunlight to flow into the building’s courtyard, providing yet another green space. Tenant amenities will include a fitness center, party room, and a rooftop pool.
COMMON SPACES
A sequence of informal common spaces are spread across the entire facility. These spaces cater to a variety of activities, and can be used for small group gatherings [2-4] to larger structured events [10+]. These spaces are populated with murals from local artists, which help with wayfinding and urban contexts.
OUTDOOR SPACE
Fitting within the urban architectural typology, elevated outdoor spaces are integrated within the design of the building. A landscaped central courtyard provides amenity space for the residents, gathering spaces for visitors, and allows light deeper into the building footprint. On the lower wing of the building a rooftop garden is used for larger group gatherings and formal events. These are fully landscaped with trees, hardscape, seating, and water features.
