by Charles Hendricks | Oct 30, 2015 | Multifamily Design, project update
Goose Creek Apartments in Fishersville, Va is a community with scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in every direction. Adjacent to the Murphy Deming College Health Sciences and a 1/2 mile from August Health, this community has everything. Apartments have stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, electric fireplaces, spacious closets, and vaulted ceilings in several units. The community has a large swimming pool, open fire pit seating area, walking trail, multi-purpose sports field, club room, private theater, business center, fitness room, and game room.
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by Charles Hendricks | Apr 8, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect, Multifamily Design, project update
Project Update: Goose Creek Apartments Fishersville
Progress continues at Goose Creek Apartments in Fishersville, Virginia. This apartment community features incredible views, durable materials, and all the amenities you have come to expect in luxury apartments.
The Goose Creek apartment community includes a clubhouse that has a movie theater, work spaces, and entertainment room. There are garages available for residents that need a little storage or want to protect their cars from the weather.
This $32 million multi-family community is adjacent to the Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences and across the street from the Augusta Health Medical Facility. There are 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units, a multi-purpose sports field, nature trail, fitness center, and pool with splash pad.
by Charles Hendricks | Aug 26, 2014 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect, Multifamily Design
August 26, 2014
The Apartments at Goose Creek to Provide 204 Class A Apartments to Augusta County
FISHERSVILLE, VA, – Denstock LLC, a Charlottesville, Virginia based real estate investment company, announced today that it has closed financing and started site work on The Apartments at Goose Creek, a $32 million multi-family community located in Fishersville, VA, immediately adjacent to the recently completed Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences and across the street from the Augusta Health Medical Facility.
“The Fishersville area has been identified as one of the County’s primary growth areas,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Larry Wills. “Augusta Health and Murphy Deming currently anchor the Life Sciences business cluster in the area and we’re excited to see Denstock add a needed housing element to this community,” added Wills.
“Denstock is very excited about the future prospects of the Goose Creek project. The area demographics combined with Augusta Medical Center, the Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences and the County’s commitment to facilitate the establishment of new businesses along the Lifecore Drive corridor all reflect an emerging thriving market,” said Rob Stockhausen, a Managing Director of Denstock LLC.
“The professional workforce as well as the growing student population in the Fishersville area is in demand of a new housing option,” said Jeff Moore, Board of Supervisors representative for the Wayne Magisterial District where the project is located. Moore continued, “We have seen the Denstock model in other communities and we are pleased to welcome the development style to Augusta County.”
“We are thrilled to finally be able to start construction of The Apartments at Goose Creek. This project would not have become a reality without the support and efforts of the County of Augusta. We are looking forward to becoming a member of the Augusta County community,” said developer Denise E. LaCour, also a Managing Director of Denstock LLC.
Designed by The Gaines Group, PLC, an architectural firm based in Charlottesville and Harrisonburg, the 204 unit garden style apartment complex will offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units with high quality finishes, such as granite counter tops, and 60 garages. In addition, The Apartments at Goose Creek will offer extensive outdoor amenities including a nature trail, multi-purpose sports field, and a pool with splash pad. Residents will also enjoy a luxury club house with a fitness room, business center, game room, private theatre, club room with kitchen, and a BBQ patio and pool. Complementing the extensive amenities offered at The Apartments at Goose Creek are the unparalleled views of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains.
“We have worked with the developer on previous projects and the high quality of construction, the attention to detail and sensitivity to surrounding architecture are hallmarks of her commitment to provide Class A apartments that blend well with the community, ” said Dennis M. Lynch, Vice Chairman of KBS, Inc., the general contractor for the project.
Denstock Property Management will lease and manage the property. Financing is provided by Berkadia.
CONTACTS:
Denico Development Co.
Contact: David Granville
Phone: (434) 971-8996
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.goosecreekapts.com
by Charles Hendricks | Jul 25, 2013 | architecture, Commercial Architect, Harrisonburg Architect, Multifamily Design, project update
BEFORE
Duke Gardens (which I introduced in this post) is almost done and the details are coming together just as planned. In a competitive market all building owners look for advantages they can gain over the competition to get tenants in both residential and commercial. In our new multi-family projects we are able to design a timeless aesthetic that will serve for years in attracting tenants. For instance, Stone Creek Village, remains one of the most desired rental communities in Albemarle County. I personally lived there in the first building that opened years ago. Now almost 15 years later, it still looks fresh and has all the amenities expected of a high end rental community. However, if a building is left without any updates for more than 30 years, you might end up with a building that aesthetically cannot compete with other properties.
A simple facelift can bring the property back to life. Here is our attempt to do just that – let us know what you think about our design and Valley Renovators Execution of the plan.
by Charles Hendricks | Mar 11, 2012 | architecture, Commercial Architect, Harrisonburg Architect, Indoor Air Quality, Leadership, Multifamily Design
The latest news in the Green Building Movement is the introduction of the EarthCraft Light Commercial regional green building certification program to Virginia. This rating system is designed for new or renovated commercial buildings that are 15,000 square feet or less. The EarthCraft brand is familiar to those living in Virginia due to the popularity of the single family and multi-family rating systems that have been in the state for a number of years. This new program, EarthCraft Light Commercial, expands the EarthCraft opportunity for small-scale or light commercial buildings to have a more affordable third-party recognition of sustainable design and construction practices.
While the EarthCraft Light Commercial program pilot phase is being orchestrated out of the Southface Atlanta, Georgia headquarters, the program has come to Virginia. Triple C Camp’s “Nest” in southern Albemarle County has achieved EarthCraft Light Commercial Building Certification, the first building to do so outside the state of Georgia. Triple C Camp has long been dedicated to teaching kids, adults, corporate groups, and community groups the value of living in harmony with nature. The construction of the new “Nest” gives a physical center for this environmental outreach effort. The “Nest” is an exhibit for green building and a functional learning space for those attending camp. Designed by The Gaines Group, PLC, an architectural firm named “best green designers” in 2008, this building incorporates energy efficient building envelope and systems, durable long lasting materials that don’t off-gas hazardous chemicals, water conserving fixtures, ecologically sensitive site work, construction waste diversion from the landfill, and resource efficient design and building elements. Most important to any building owner, the design of efficient systems used in this project will save money. As camp director “H” says, “We are simply doing it right, to show the kids how it can be done, so they can teach their parents.” The Nest features a long list of sustainable design strategies including a tree preservation plan, diversion of 95% of the construction waste from the landfill, high efficiency windows and doors, tight envelope, high performance HVAC system, no and low VOC glues, paints, caulks, and sealants, appropriate shading, dehumidification system, and efficient plumbing fixtures.
Among the many benefits of EarthCraft Light Commercial certification are: third-party evaluation and technical guidance, an expedited documentation process (less paperwork and more in-field documentation), full project administration from registration until final certification, and better overall building performance, including:
- An integrated systems approach
- Environmentally conscious design and construction applications
- Efficient use of natural resources: water, energy, and building materials
- Potential utility cost savings, due to reduction in demand for water / energy
- Improved indoor air quality and a comfortable working environment
- Tighter building envelope and ductwork (as confirmed through on-site inspections and performance testing)
The EarthCraft Light Commercial program has been in Pilot Phase development for several years and has awarded certification to 7 of its 11 pilot participants. The program, based on the EarthCraft House residential program, which has certified close to 10,000 single and multifamily homes in the Southeast, was developed by Southface. This program offers another option for buildings looking at LEED NC certification or Green Globes certification. Similar to the EarthCraft Homes program, the Light Commercial program offers an intensive level of support during the design and construction process, focusing on the energy and water efficient design strategies specific to smaller commercial buildings, as well as prescriptive measures that enhance builder education on sustainable construction practices. This program is particularly well suited to office buildings, retail showrooms, community centers, club houses, churches, and other commercial building projects 15,000 square feet of less.
The architectural firm for this project, The Gaines Group, PLC is no stranger to firsts in the green movement. They also designed the first LEED certified project in Central Virginia, the 10th LEED for Homes certified project in the country, the first Net-Zero home in Central Virginia, the first LEED NC Industrial project in Central Virginia, and one of the first six EarthCraft Homes in Virginia. The Gaines Group has a comprehensive Environmental Stewardship outreach program where they engage not only clients, but also the community through teaching green design and construction courses, providing pro-bono lectures to community groups and schools, and offering pro-bono green consulting for select non-profits. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the firm also has a Harrisonburg, Virginia office.
by Charles Hendricks | Aug 11, 2011 | architecture, Charlottesville, Multifamily Design
There is nothing better than working with great clients on projects that offer the community a great resource. Timberlake Place is that type of project in Charlottesville. The end result will be 27 affordable, green, apartments in town that are designed for people of any ability. These homes are located on a bus line, has a planned community garden, and a conservation area on the site. There is no better feeling that getting to work on a project with such a good purpose.
