The Landmark Society’s Wayne Goodman recently got a sneak peek at two exciting rehab projects being completed by developer DHD Ventures–the adaptive use of the National Clothing Company building on Main Street into a Hilton Garden Inn and the Button Lofts project at Rutgers and Monroe Ave. Set to open in November, the Button Lofts project is nearing completion and we couldn’t be more excited! As you’ll see in the before and after photos below, this building has truly transformed–from an empty hulk of a building with blocked-in windows to a vibrant and functional space. Yet another preservation success story in the ongoing revitalization of the city we call home!
Take a look at the pictures below and, if you want to see more, check out one of the Button Lofts open houses on Saturdays. Follow the Button Lofts & Townhomes on Facebook for more photos and info.
Here’s the former Shantz Button Factory pre-rehab, just a little over a year ago:
And here it is brought back to its former glory. What a difference some nice windows and a fresh coat of paint make! Notice the new sign that went up this past weekend.
Here’s a view of the rear elevation from Rutgers St.:
The new lofts are lit by enormous windows with amazing, panoramic views of Rochester.
Just look at the size of this window opening:
Each unit is unique but, in addition to the eye-popping views, they all have that industrial feel to them (with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, large wooden beamsposts, exposed beams and brick) that make adapted industrial spaces so appealing.
Ummm, a bathtub in front of these windows? With a view of Pinnacle Hill? Yes, please.
In keeping with the bath theme, here’s a shower with subway tile and an industrial steel window. Who couldn’t use more natural light in the shower?
This is one of the (partially finished) unique spaces created out of the one-story loading docks on the rear of the factory building. They feature multi-level lofted spaces.
Curious about the Button Lofts name? This building and the two smaller brick buildings around it were built between 1903 and 1920 by Moses B. Shantz as a button factory complex. The Shantz Button Factory is one of only two surviving early twentieth century button manufacturing plants in Rochester.
Kudos to the project architect, Peter Wehner, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Associate and Senior Project Architect for Passero Associates (whose offices also happen to be in a superb adaptive use project)!
4 thoughts on “Button Lofts near completion”
when will they be available to rent ? What is the pricing
For a studio or 1 bedroom loft and do you except dogs
Under 20 lbs.
Hi Bonnie–we aren’t the property managers for the Button Lofts. You’ll want to contact them directly for this kind of info. There’s a link to their Facebook page in the post (above). You can also try their website: http://www.thebuttonlofts.com/
Hello Bonnie,
I am the Property Manager for The Button Lofts, and we are happy to say we are dog friendly! We have a few one bedroom lofts still available if you’d like to schedule a tour, we also have a “Brunch at The Button Lofts” event on November 8th from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Call us at 585-204-7495 if interested!
Lovely!!
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