HDS Archt. and Aspen Group develop 64-unit Allen St. Lofts

HDS Architecture and The Aspen Group have developed the $10 million. Allen St. Lofts, a 64-unit condominium complex at two former mill buildings. Pascack Builders is the general contractor and Essex Properties is the exclusive leasing agent. "The Allen St. Lofts will be an integral part of the renaissance of downtown Woonsocket," said Hans Strauch, AIA, principal of HDS Architecture. The project includes one-bedroom and two-bedroom condominiums, ranging in size from 750 to 1,400 s/f, and a landscaped river walk. There will be three buildings: * The Landing houses the common multi-purpose meeting room and a great room for social gatherings in addition to 36 one and two-bedroom condominiums. * Canal House accommodates 16 one and two-bedroom loft-style condominiums. * Gate House will be a newly constructed three-story building with 12 one and two-bedroom condominiums. Construction on this building will begin in 2008. Of the 52 condominiums within the existing two buildings, 62% are sold or under agreement. Located along the banks of the Blackstone River, the Allen St. Lofts are housed in the 42,000 s/f former Sydney Worsted Co. Mill, built in 1910, and the 18,000 s/f E.P. Herbert Knitting Mill, built in 1922.