Douglass Pointe Lofts

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PROJECT PROFILE

Douglass Pointe Lofts provides an attractive and flexible live-work residential option for professionals unique to downtown Indianapolis. This design is a simple play on an historic development model that offers the ability to have a ground floor business and residential space above.

Each loft is two to three stories and includes a full basement and a two-car detached alley garage. Additional parking is available in the driveway or on the street. All lofts feature private outdoor balconies and/or rooftop decks.

The design of the project is complementary to the surrounding neighborhood while having a decidedly different look and feel. To achieve this effect we incorporated similar materials as found on neighboring buildings, complementary massing, and similar fenestration within the design. The canted front elevation and detailing gives the units a very modern look. The project was constructed on a brownfield site and required removal of underground tanks and replacement of contaminated soils.  The mixed-use project created some fundamental zoning challenges as no existing zoning classification was in place. Code review became complex as officials had a difficult time understanding whether to apply residential or commercial building codes given the hybrid and flexible nature of the project.

Douglass Pointe Lofts has had a tremendous impact on both the Fall Creek Place neighborhood as well as development patterns throughout Indianapolis.

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