Located in Ann Arbor, Mich.’s, historic East Huron downtown district, the Foundry Lofts aims to “bridge the gap” in the young adult renter demographic with a community aimed toward college students and young professionals alike.
The 14-story, mixed-use tower is located within a minute’s walk of the University of Michigan’s central campus and in close proximity to public transit. Apartments are available in one-, two-, three-, and four-bed configurations with 533 private bedrooms across 216 units. Traditional multibed units are offered with college students and budget-conscious professionals in mind, while single-bed units attract privacy-seeking professionals and students with extra space, amenity access, and a competitive price compared with traditional apartment units in the area.
Project Details
Location: Ann Arbor, Mich.
Developer: Carter Co.
Architect: Humphreys & Partners Architects
Builder: O’Neal Construction
Opened: April 2016
Number of units: 216
Unit mix: Single-, double-, triple-, and quadruple-occupancy units
Rents: $1,100 to $2,100 per bed
The Foundry Lofts’ Industrial Modern architecture was chosen for its easy synthesis with the surrounding city. The exterior pairs dark, monochromatic brick with stark edging and sash-style ribbons of windows, creating a contemporary twist on Ann Arbor’s traditional architecture. On the lower level, the community’s storefronts use natural wood framing to provide aesthetic contrast, invite passersby into retail spaces, and afford continuity with the existing urban landscape.
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Inside, the ground-floor resident-gathering space features polished-concrete floors, raw-concrete walls, exposed steel ducts, and unpolished wood accents.
Foundry Lofts’ amenity offerings aim to satisfy the needs college students and professionals have in common: active social settings and quiet spaces for work. Recreation options include a game room, hot tub, fitness center, and rooftop lounge overlooking Michigan Stadium. The ground floor space is flexible for work, study, or social gatherings, and private work–study spaces are also available for resident use.
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