The decisions leading to the elevator tower being built on the west side of the existing historic El Moore building is probably one of the most challenging design aspect of the entire renovation project. This podcast shares our design thinking that lead to the eventual design. It shows how triple bottom-line thinking can lead us […]
Podcast: Stories of the El Moore – The Elevator Tower Read More »
Please join me in a conversation with Ted Berlinghof, the architect behind our El Moore project. Ted shares some of his insights regarding our grand castle and a particularly interesting story on how one would have previously been instructed to exit the building in case of a fire – just a clue, this method would
Stories of the El Moore – The Architect Read More »
In this week’s photos, you’ll see some of the curved seats for the bay windows, work on rehabbing an original mantle, rebuilding the historic front staircase and the biggest project, construction beginning on the elevator. We’ve been experimenting, so you’ll see some shots in a panoramic style. Enjoy the view this week.
Construction Update – Week of February 9, 2015 Read More »
The El Moore, a residential apartment complex that is designed to be a model of urban sustainable living, is located on the 600 block of West Alexandrine, which is considered part of the Midtown area of Detroit. When fully completed in the 2nd half of 2016, the El Moore complex will include five separate components:
Voices of Detroit: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Live Sustainably Read More »
When the redeveloped El Moore’s first residents start moving in in early June, they might notice something interesting about the historic flooring in their apartments: See that distinct line at the bottom of the photo above? That’s where a wall used to be, before we removed it during construction. It’s now become a kind of remnant, a visual reminder of
What the floors say Read More »
The biggest change this week was the addition of the fence around part of the perimeter of the building. We found this fence by happenstance. Tom was riding the bus one day along Woodward and saw that the fence of the Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale was beginning to be dismantled. He inquired about it, and
Construction Update – Week of February 2, 2015 Read More »
As the weather becomes colder, much of the work on the building has moved inside. We’re beginning to see more of the finish work, such as cabinets and countertops in the units. We are nearing completion of the first rooftop cabin interior. Recessed lighting is beginning to appear. Also, outside, siding is being applied to
Construction Update – Week of January 26, 2015 Read More »
Just a few updates this week. PV panels were delivered via crane to the top of the roof for placement above the rooftop cabins. More lath wood has been added to the walls of the cabins, and cement countertops were added. Take a look.
Construction Update – Week of January 12, 2014 Read More »
