Porters of Racine building to be revamped into mixed-use facility
The Porters of Racine building in Wisconsin, US is set to be transformed into a mixed-use facility after a $5.5 million facelift.
The building formerly housed retail showrooms and support space of Porters of Racine furniture store. The proposed project, designed by Signature Architects, will involve upgrades to 80,000 square feet of area for creation of apartments, retail units, as well as office space.
The interior of the building will receive a complete overhaul with its ground floor renovated to commercial space spanning 6200 square feet. The three upper levels of the structure will be converted into 37 apartments following the makeover. Among the various other features of the facility are laundry amenities, exercise equipment, a private rooftop deck comprising fire pit, interior courtyard apartments, and off-street parking. The Art Deco style of the building exterior will be retained.
The project will be funded via a Tri-City National Bank loan, and a proposed $1.1 million tax incremental financing by the City of Racine. Interior demolition and construction is expected to commence by early 2012. Work is slated for completion by early 2014.
