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St. Louis, MO: Rosemann & Associates, P.C. is pleased to kick-off a new beginning for mixed-income housing in the City of St. Louis with the grand opening of the first phase of Preservation Square, a multimillion-dollar reconstruction of the 1980’s 675-unit mixed-income community in the Near North Side neighborhood of Carr Square, just north of Downtown. The renovated structures have undergone significant interior demolition to allow upgrades and selective exterior demolition to give a new shape – tying these renovated structures into the overall planned development.

On September 29^th our Rosemann team joined city representatives including the Mayor of the City of St. Louis Tishaura Jones and Alderman James Page of the 5^th Ward, Housing Authority representatives, as well residents, project partners, and members of the general public to celebrate Preservation Square. Opening remarks were given by Vincent Bennett, CEO and President of McCormack Baron Salazar, a leading developer of economically integrated urban neighborhoods. 

Phase I of the Preservation Square development delivers the renovation and new construction of 131 total units in 21 buildings spaced over 5.8 acres, designed to Enterprise Green Community certification standards. Fifty-seven of the units are dedicated as market rate, enabling residents to continue to reside on the property even if they lose eligibility for housing assistance as their economic conditions improve. Supportive services aim to increase the economic stability of residents.

Rosemann made every effort to ensure that the design of this built environment met the individual needs of the families it supports with sustainable, diversified architecture – reflected through garden-style, townhome, and walk-up apartment units with one, two, and three-bedroom choices. Woven into the fabric of the site are green spaces, playgrounds, and other amenities to support the vision of a more connected, healthy, and safer neighborhood.

Phase I amenities further include private porches and in-unit laundry, 24-hour maintenance, surveillance and secure parking. The environmentally conscious design also includes Energy-Star certified appliances for all tenants, as well as walk in closets and high-speed Internet access.

Preservation Square is the product of a nearly $30 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant, along with city and state monies, in partnership with McCormack Baron Salazar and Urban Strategies, Inc., a not-for-profit specializing in results informed human services development, planning, and strategy implementation as part of neighborhood revitalization to lay the groundwork for the revitalization of Preservation Square and the surrounding Near North Side neighborhoods.

“This milestone is the first of many to come at Preservation Square. The transformation is an example of the power of how a well-planned, well-managed, and well-designed housing community can be a catalyst for positive change,” stated St. Louis Vice President and Studio Director Jarret Cooper, AIA, LEED AP, Rosemann & Associates, P.C.

The second phase has already begun and is set to deliver the new construction of 22 multi-family buildings with 222 housing units, along with the renovation of the existing management building into a community center and the construction of the new management office. The third phase will renovate another 140 mixed-income units at a nearby McCormack Baron Salazar historic property, The Brewery Apartments on North 20th Street. While the fourth and fifth phases will follow on-site.

“We are extremely proud to play a role in this exciting initiative and rejuvenation of Preservation Square’s beautiful heritage and community. At the completion of the full vision of Preservation Square, the neighborhood’s identity will draw the unique building designs together, while also acknowledging the contextual fabric of St. Louis City,” said Rosemann Project Manager Brittany Kampschroeder.

The partnerships that made this creative revitalization project possible include developer McCormack Baron Salazar; property manager McCormack Baron Management, Inc.; mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineer Custom Engineering, Inc.; civil engineer Grimes Consulting, Inc.; landscape engineer Landscape Technologies; structural engineer KH Engineering Group; envelope consultant G&W Engineering Corporation; accessibility consultant Zeffert & Associates, Inc.; urban design firm Urban Design Associates; owner’s representative consultant Efficio Group, LLC; owner’s color consultant Colour Studio, Inc.; and owner’s construction firm Altman Charter Company.

For leasing information or for additional details about Preservation Square click here.

Toledo, IA: Rosemann & Associates, P.C. announces the grand opening of Birkwood Village of Tama/Toledo, a 56-unit senior community at 308 2^nd Avenue, Toledo, Iowa. To bring this vision to life, Rosemann joined developer Mark Holtkamp of Solon, Iowa and operator Healthcare of Iowa (formerly Assisted Living Partners), as well as the project team line up of mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineer, Advanced Engineering Systems, Inc.; civil engineer, Hall & Hall Engineers, Inc.; general contractor, Merit Construction; and interior designer, Holly Lala of Healthcare of Iowa. 

Birkwood Village brings a beautiful senior living option to the Iowa communities of Tama and Toledo, allowing long-time residents the opportunity to age in place and continue to live in the towns and cities in which they love. This approximate 56,000 square foot maintenance-free, slab-on-grade, two-story apartment home development delivers (40) assisted living and (16) memory care spacious open floor plan units. During the construction process, the Owner was able to stabilize the soil utilizing cement treatment of the soil that was both cost effective and limited the impact to the construction schedule.

“The opening of this inspired assisted living and memory support neighborhood adds an appealing homelike setting for seniors in the great community of Tama/Toledo. Residents enjoy a unique combination of housing, support services, personal assistance and attractive design and amenities,” said Rosemann’s Vice President Dave Hendrikse.

Each home offers a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, washer/dryer hookups, lots of closet space and accessible bathroom. Other options offered to residents include light housekeeping and linen service, 24/7 emergency staff, onsite maintenance crew, access to personalized health care services and an opportunity to rent an assigned parking garage.

While exploring the robust complement of amenities, residents find many opportunities to socialize and engage in a fun schedule of activities including a enjoying a cocktail in the pub or having coffee with friends in the bistro, as well as exercising in the large fitness/multi-purpose center or taking a stoll on the inside walking trail. Onsite transportation gives residents an opportunity to explore their surrounding neighborhood, stores, parks and even casinos.

Congratulations to Rosemann Kansas City and the entire development group on the opening of this attractive new design in the Iowa community.

Learn more here about Birkwood Village Tama/Toledo.

Building Design & Construction Media have released their annual Giants 400 Rankings. This report ranks the nation’s largest architecture, engineering, and construction firms across 25 building sectors and specialty categories.

We are excited to announce that Rosemann ranks #17 in the top 80 Senior Living Facility Architecture and Architecture/Engineering Firms in the U.S.!

Thank you to our loyal clients who continue to trust us to design their diverse communities. Way to go #teamrosemann architects and engineers for your talent and commitment to designing place, enriching lives and inspiring community!

Marietta, GA: Roseman celebrates the opening of The Beacon, an incredible new home base for students attending Kennesaw State University and Life University at 315 Freys Gin Road. The fully leased community opened just in time for the school’s Fall semester move-in date to bring the best student living experience to Marietta, Georgia.  

Rosemann designed The Beacon to provide a new housing destination to KSU’s graduate and undergraduate communities in a comfortable, secure and supportive living and learning environment. Only a half-mile walk or bike ride from the University, the garden-style flats come fully furnished and deliver 158 total units with one, two, three and four-bedroom apartment homes spanning from 721 to 1470 square feet. The 211,000 SF development includes 4 buildings at 3 and 4 stories tall, along with a 12,700 SF clubhouse and 466 surface parking spaces.

Stylish unit touches include a modern apartment and bedroom furniture package, granite countertops in kitchens and bathrooms, private bedrooms and bathrooms, full size washer and dryer, vinyl wood plank flooring, smartphone access to unit doors, stainless steel appliances, LED lighting, and 9 Ft tall ceilings.

The architecture reflects the community of Marietta, surrounding the Beacon with a residential and warehouse scale of materials to blend with the community on and off campus. Buildings with lapped siding and brick combined with flat roofs, covered balconies and porches and corner roof accents provide a backdrop to outdoor activity on warm days and comfortable interiors for blustery days. The clubhouse with a resort style pool, 24-hour fitness center, yoga studio and a clubroom parlor brings an accompaniment to a study lounge and single room study pods. The community is pet friendly with a spacious Bark Park. Additional conveniences include package delivery lockers and rideshare lounge.

“We are pleased to have been invited to provide the distinctive architectural design of The Beacon purposely created to support academic success and to help students thrive. This premier student housing is a home away from home where residents are surrounded by amenities and activities they enjoy while feeling connected to the community as well,” said Rosemann’s Atlanta Studio Director, John Hundley.

The Beacon was made possible together with Kennesaw State University – Marietta Campus advisors; Atlanta-based owner, Campus Realty Advisors; general contractor, Tuckercraft; structural engineer, Rosemann & Associates, P.C.; MEP, Devita & Associates, Inc; civil, Jacob & Hefner Associates, Inc; and interior designer, Crosby Design Group. Photography by Aerial Innovations Southeast.   

Kansas City, MO: We are pleased to announce that Jack Young joined our Kansas City office this summer. He is a graduate of The University of Kansas with a Masters of Architecture. During his time at KU, he studied abroad in London and Paris. In his last year, he participated in the design-build graduate program, helping to design and build a sustainable, single-family home in Lawrence, KS.

While participating in the design-build graduate program at The University of Kansas, Jack learned invaluable skills and lessons in building design and practicality including seeing the entire building process from design work to concrete flatwork and finish carpentry.

At Rosemann, Jack helps with maintaining project files and conducting research on construction sites such as zoning laws and regulations. Jack collaborates with other designers and communicates with people inside and outside the company. He sees each project through all stages, while maintaining the client relationship. He is skilled at creating 3D models of designs in computer modeling programs such as AutoCAD or SketchUp and he is at ease with Revit, as well as Photoshop, Bluebeam, and InDesign.

“We are excited to welcome Jack to our design team. He has a special talent for designing spaces that fit our clients’ needs and visions. Jack is a terrific addition to the Rosemann family,” said COO Scott Rosemann.

During Jack’s undergraduate years at KU, he was a member of the cross country and track and field teams. He continues to love running and exploring Kansas City.

Sheboygan, WI: The Oscar multifamily development is complete and transforms a 17.5-acre site into the largest, high-density, 240-unit, 4-story housing and mixed-use suburban retreat in the heart of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. 232 of those units are economically priced to target the workforce housing market. The community brings all the top features expected in a new Class A residential community but with some rents below the market average. Occupancy is already at nearly 90 percent.

Roseman collaborated closely with developer Green Street Real Estate Ventures and the build team to create a lively neighborhood feel, while integrating dynamic architectural features in rich color schemes to match the lakeside community of Sheboygan. The development boasts 1, 2, and 3-bedroom layouts ranging from 686 to 1,133 SF. Each residence offers an extensive modern appliance package complete with in-unit washer and dryer, central air, contemporary cabinets, granite countertops, and Juliet/full balconies.

The Oscar neighborhood delivers a 6,000 SF refurbished community building providing residents with multiple areas to work-from-home and play, along with ping pong, kitchenette, pet grooming spa, bike storage, package room, 24-hour fitness center with first-rate cardio and strength training equipment, and studio decks for group exercise classes. Residents love the convenience of the subsurface temperature controlled and secured parking beneath all buildings. A separate existing renovated building provides ample secure storage for the residents.

Step outside to a relaxing lounge and fire pit area, pavilion, barbeque stations, and a rustic playground. Residents easily stay active being in close walking distance to Franklin Park and the newly accessible city bike trails, as well as being situated one mile from Sheboygan Kite Beach and Lake Michigan. The community highlights its own on-site Kwik Trip as well.

“The Oscar provides housing that is greatly needed in the town of Sheboygan. It is just one of many new and unique projects we are proud to be working on with Green Street Real Estate Ventures throughout the U.S. to create inspiring communities for generations to come,” said Rosemann Vice President/Studio Director Jarrett Cooper, AIA, LEED AP.

The project team brings together St. Louis based developer, Green Street Real Estate Ventures; general contractor, ARCO Construction; project engineer, Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc.; and interior designer, GMA Architects.

Visit The Oscar website to learn more about all that this new beautiful community has to offer.

Kansas City, MO: #Teamrosemann Kansas City is thankful for the opportunity to sponsor Bring ‘Em Home: A Baseball Benefit for Amethyst Place. This inaugural family-friendly event was held as a field day and fundraiser at The Royals Kansas City Urban Youth Academy and included an afternoon of baseball, games, 50/50 raffle, caricature drawings, the Snack Shack and more! MLB legend Joe Carter was on-site to throw the first pitch and share signed baseball cards.

All proceeds from the Bring ‘Em Home fundraiser supports resident services for current families that call Amethyst Place home, while bringing more families home to heal at Amethyst Place – a safe and stable environment for single mothers and their children to rebuild their lives. #Teamrosemann volunteers at this non-profit during the holidays and Rosemann Vice President Dave Hendrikse has worked with the organization over the years on projects including renovating an existing building into a community space and building a storage unit from ground up. Currently, Hendrikse is working with Amethyst Place on their future expansion plans to add residential units.

If you would like to learn more about how you can help to make a meaningful impact on the life of a child or family at Amethyst Place, please visit their website.