Amacher & Associates

Scope Of Work

This partially abandoned historic building was destined to be replaced by a parking lot. Instead the building was redesigned and provides 8 units of housing and commercial space and started a reversion of the deterioration of this main street.We used green strategies to redesign the building. Many of the existing materials were reused. It received a tight well insulated envelope and efficient appliances and fixtures. For good air quality good ventilation systems and only low VOC materials were used. The building received an Energy Star rating.
The client, Lynn Community Development Corporation provided much needed affordable housing with two accessible apartments. Commercial spaces on the ground floor help revitalize downtown Lynn. The second and third floors are converted to family units with four townhouses and two flats, all accessed via a common porch. The common porch is intended as place for neighbors to meet and interact. 
This historic building was originally constructed with many beautiful details, but having stood empty for many years, it had gone into disrepair. With this conversion, this historic building was saved from demolition and its elegance preserved for the community. For this renovation the Lynn Historical Society gave us an award and the building was featured on the front page of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Publication.
This project was approved by the City Council and Board of Appeals.