Emerson Lofts | Adaptive Reuse

Owner:              Emerson Lofts
Architect:       O'Sullivan Architects
Location:         Cambridge, MA
Size:                     30,000 SF

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Completion of Former Emerson Factory

Project Overview

Integrated Builders completed the adaptive reuse of the Emerson Lofts at 22 Cottage Street in Cambridge, MA, transforming a 1909 three-story brick mill building into 16 eco-friendly loft condominiums with high-end contemporary finishes. The project included installation of all new utilities and mechanical systems, a new passenger elevator, enhanced noise and weather insulation, and fully accessible corridors and public spaces. The top floors feature five skylit flats, two of which boast 11-foot ceilings. The front entrance is accented with a corrugated metal fascia leading to a common interior staircase and elevator. Notably, 95% of the building’s original brick and timber structure was meticulously restored and reused.