Metro Falls Development

The Gorsline Building was built in 1865. It’s an iconic structure in the Rochester Landscape and it sits on the edge of the High Falls on the Genesee River. We’ve been very fortunate to be part of its story.
Several years ago we began planning for some facade work on the north face of the building. The mist from the falls creates moisture at odd times of the year and paint applied to the building, after some restorative work many years ago, has helped to trap that moisture in some of the old bricks.
We started with the idea that we would replace 200 of these bricks and repoint. As the restoration project progressed, the job quickly grew to 400 bricks. We won’t repaint. Instead, we’ll leave the new bricks exposed . This will change the look of this side of the building but it will be healthier for the structure.

I had a chance to get into the lift today and get a little closer to the bricks and mortar that we’ll need to pay attention to next year.

TC

After suffering through a fire 18 months ago, our Monroe Ave location is renovated and rented. These disasters feel devastating when they happen, but once you get the punch in the gut and swallow the reality of the damage it’s show time.

We re-designed and renovated and although these apartments are old and much smaller than the new units we’re involved in, they still deserve the attention of contemporary design of modern standards.
TC

The larger construction project starts to wind down and the punch lists surface.
A ton of small itemized details that add up to defining the finished product. Yesterday we began moving our first new residents into Phase III at Pinebrooke. A turning point for us. The beginning of completion. Landscaping and paving are on going and let’s not forget that we still have two buildings to finish.
It’s good to see new residents moving into these fantastic spaces. Thats what gives me the greatest sense of satisfaction.

TC