Darlene Nugent

Interior Designer

520 Park Ave Baltimore, MD

Millennial’s are driving the luxury market as they want to live, work and play in their own metropolitan areas. Demand for downtown living sent Baltimore’s apartment occupancy rate to 97%. Coupled with Baltimore’s abundance of historic and industrial properties in need of revitalization provides the perfect scenario for developers to supply these high demand properties, but to also transform neighborhoods. 520 Park Avenue is a perfect example of neighborhood transformation through the adaptive re-use of the former Hochschild, Kohn & Co. warehouse constructed in 1942. This renovated building offers 121 luxury apartments and a neighborhood market housing of 15 local artisan vendors.

The interior design concept was to push the boundaries and create a space unique and unlike any other projects in the area. The ultra-modern aesthetic of the lobby infused with color immediately captures the curiosity of street traffic and provides an image appealing to local professionals and students. The flexible amenity spaces were carefully programmed to draw in the target demographic. Differentiation from other area luxury apartments was a major client focus. Other amenities include an private courtyard, living wall, cyber cafe, multipurpose living & dining areas, business center, fitness & yoga center and dog wash station.

Sector: Adaptive Use
Type: Renovation
Size: 216,000 SF
Budget: $20 Million