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Richmond / Corner Lofts

The Corner Lofts is seven interconnected buildings formerly known as the Wedge at Courtyard Lofts. The former commercial buildings were erected between 1866 and 1875, and are part of the Shockoe Slip Historic District. They were gutted and converted to apartments in 2006. Name:  The Corner Lofts Location: 1321-1/2 East Main Street Year Completed:  1866-1875, […]

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Richmond / Virginia Housing

Virginia Housing is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing. I haven’t found any details about their headquarters on Gambles Hill. Name:  Virginia Housing Location:  601 South Belvidere Street Style:  Postmodern Google Map All images copyright © Kenneth Grant / photos taken October 2019 with Canon 5D Mark iv

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Richmond / Enterprise Center

Inspired by a foil-wrapped baked potato the architect consumed at an American Institute of Architects dinner. Each floor is clad in a 555-foot sledge-hammered sheet of aluminum. Name:  Enterprise Center, aka Markel Building Location:  5310 Markel Road Year Completed:  1965 Architect:  Haig Jamgochian Style:  modern Architecture Richmond:  Markel Building Google Map All images copyright ©

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