Southern Flats
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Location: Coldwater, MI, 49036
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Size: 5,000 SF
Architect: Intersect Studio
AVB has partnered with Southern Michigan Bank & Trust to renovate the former (1920's) Gillespie Funeral Home in Coldwater. This renovation transformed the historic building into multi-family housing, bringing seven new apartment units to the community while preserving what is believed to be one of only two remaining buildings in Michigan designed by Robert C. Spencer, Jr., a colleague of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Three units are accessible through private, street-level entrances, one being ADA accessible, while the other four units are accessed through a shared stairwell to the second floor.
Attention to detail was important throughout the process of this project, as AVB preserved many original features of the historic building. Features included original crown molding, stained-glass doors, built-in cabinets, and more.
In the News:
“Southern Flats” renovation work progressing on former Gillespie Funeral Home building
Gillespie building receives grant for apartment conversion
Gillespie building wins state grant for apartment project
Southern Michigan Bank announces plans to turn former funeral home into housing
