In Milwaukee, WI this mixed-use development offers a solution to the “Missing Middle” dilemma confronting cities across the USA.
On a 1/2 acre site on Milwaukee‘s East Side this project proposes a mixed-use development with a strong residential component, office space befitting a small to mid-size company, and a corner cafe.
The mix of uses and and corresponding density leverages the adjacent light rail stop and off-site parking in order to reduce the number of required parking stalls onsite and create an urbane addtion to the neighborhood.
A mix of housing typologies, including row housing and apartments, targets singles, and small and large families. This variety supports a flexible approach to market conditions allowing for both home ownership and rental units. All dwelling units are provided with on-site parking as well as balconies. Each townhome includes a ground floor office enabling a live / work lifestyle.
Thick exterior walls (18“) make passive house construction possible. Wood-clad facades create a welcoming and unified aesthetic, while building heigths and pitched roofs speak to the surrounding context.
Project stats:
Land area = 20,610 sf
Built area = 32,480 sf
Coverage = 0.48 / FAR = 1.56
Residential: 12 dwelling units
Office: 16 workstations
Cafe: 20-30 seats