Globe Mills was built in the late 1800s and included a flour mill, barley mill, paste house, boiler and multiple silos. However, it was closed in 1968 and, for the following 40 years sat dormant, surviving multiple fires. It was technically, visually and functionally challenging to convert the seismically unstable and hazardous grain storage building for modern residential use. Elements such as fire access, stairs, elevators and sewer service were added. Having gone through a significant seismic retrofit and historic rehabilitation, the Globe Mills building has been restored into a mixed-use facility, providing market-rate loft apartments, affordable housing and retail. Two new buildings exceed energy requirements by 20%. This project illustrates Sacramento’s vision to sustainably revitalize one of its oldest neighborhoods. 

Awards:

2010 Outstanding Historical Renovation, Awarded by ASCE Region 9
2009 Best Renovation/Restoration, Awarded by California Construction
2009 Outstanding Project of the Year Award for Structural Project, Awarded by ASCE
2009 Design Honor Award, Awarded by AIACV
Best Projects of 2009 Award, Awarded by Mcgraw Hill
2009 Transit-Oriented Development of the Year, Awarded by the Sacramento Regional Transit
2009 J. Timothy Anderson Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, Best Historic Rehabilitation, Awarded by National Housing & Rehabilitation Association
2009 Showcase Project for Sacramento Area Youth Sustainability Council, Awarded by the Local Government Commission
2008 Redevelopment Excellence, Awarded by National Association of Local Housing