Private Residence

Opportunity: The clients had acquired a single-story poultry processing plant built between 1920 and 1930 and wished to convert the space into a primary residence / business center. As veteran urban pioneers, these clients were undaunted by the major conversion of this raw industrial ruin into a livable space.

Solution: Booth Hansen provided a strong organizational plan to reinforce the muscular beauty of the original space. A high-ceilinged, light-filled entry and open, expansive living and dining room areas take advantage of the quiet monumentality of the old factory. The existing concrete structure further allowed for the unusual placement of a 40-foot lap pool on the second floor adjacent to the master suite. Rigorous repetition in detailing – the skylights, windows, and fireplace divisions – brought a human scale to the existing structure.

Value: The completed residence demonstrates how an abandoned industrial structure, with an adventurous owner and the right design, can transform into a beautifully unique place to live and work.