The
Bernadine
Columbus OH
currently under construction
The Bernadine was constructed as a small hotel in the 1920’s
by a group of African-American entrepeneurs trying to attract more
jazz entertainers to play at the adjacent Lincoln Theater; Columbus
hotels were segregated at the time. Today, this historic building
is in bad disrepair and is sited in a quickly revitalizing district
in Columbus’ downtown area. The client was interested in reinterpreting
the building as a series of loft-like condominiums.
Our solution is a mixture of two story, two bedroom units and two
story one bedroom units, twelve units in total. The units feature
living and kitchen spaces with nineteen foot high ceilings and highly
efficient kitchens that integrate wall with the public spaces of
the unit. A beautiful existing skylight-lit stair hall will be refurbished,
and its detailing remain intact, linking the units together and
with the street and private parking in the rear. The interiors of
the units will contrast with contemporary detailing and aluminum
cable railing.
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