At the Brewster building – the necessary accessibility and seismic upgrades to this historic structure was accomplished in large part by adding a ‘strong’ steel and glass elevator tower – which also provide a compatible but crisp distinction between historic fabric and new.

One of my favorite spots in our office; an assemblage of light, metal and art

We’ve been working on illustrations for a new Sacramento Design Guide that covers storefront best practices.

A Deck that gets Close and Comfortable with the Sacramento River

X Lofts Level One and Two framed … levels three and four on the way soon.  Great interior spaces are taking shape!

This project was judged impossible by some … now it’s just about done!  Federal stimulus dollars at work in Sacramento and a LOT of bang for the buck for a change!

Layout for the new building

Lofts at 2320 X – work is underway!

Applied Architecture has begun construction on Phase 2 of our X Lofts yesterday which will bring a contemporary addition to the X street corridor! (2320 X)

Applied Architecture is proud to announce the Globe Mills – historic adaptive reuse of a historic abandoned flour mill in the Alkali Flat neighborhood of Sacramento, has been recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers as Outstanding Historic Preservation Project.  The Globe has previously been recognized by AIA Honor Awards, California Preservation Foundation Honor Award, the National Timmy Award for Historic Preservation, and awards from the National Housing Finance Agency among others.

The historic adaptive reuse design by Applied Architecture’s Mike Malinowski AIA for Galt’s historic Brewster Building (the original Odd Fellows Hall) I nearing completion.  We added a steel and glass elevator shaft adjacent to the historic façade to solve both the vertical circulation need, as well as the earthquake dilemma posed by the original glass and wood façade.  The contrast makes it clear where the new and old meet, while the proportions and details of the steel work have a historic feel to them akin to the steel work from railroad structures.  The building faces the main rail tracks that cut through Galt, completing the visual linkage between past and present.

The X Lofts is an Applied Architecture Project.  Phase one is nearing completion: a 1910 era bungalow lifted to incorporate two edgy lofts.  Phase two will begin construction soon: a boldly contemporary new building with high ceilings and industrial finishes.  These residential rentals include ‘tandem’ units where two people share ‘one’ unit; some of the tandem units are like ‘separate apartments’ with each person having their own entry from outside and their own private bedroom, bath and living space, cabinetry, refer, sink and hookups for a personal washer/dryer.