250 ALEXANDER STREET

250 Alexander Street is a mixed-use building that includes a first floor office and 48 apartments on the second, third, and fourth floors. The apartments are a mix of market rate and affordable housing. A parking garage is located on the lower level. Inspiration was drawn from the local neighborhood details, including brick tone, punched windows, and the inclusion of front porches. The intent was to create a modern yet timeless building while remaining complementary to existing structures. At 78,000 sq. ft., this 4-story, mixed-use building’s design reflects the history of the local neighborhood while acknowledging its urban location. Mixed materials including wood siding (for its neighborly residential attributes), masonry (with color inspired from stone), and contrasting dark metals (to add a contemporary but timeless feel) result in a look that breaks up the overall mass while adding visual interest. Porches are recessed and decks extend out. The building meets the sidewalk by way of exterior patios and stairs, while providing privacy and security with the main level raised above the street. Careful consideration was given to the scale of the interface with the public as well as the height of the building that creates the exterior pedestrian space at the street.

250 ALEXANDER STREET | EXTERIOREdge designed the building in a holistic manner, combining the modern technology and community values of Mindex with sensitive, modern urban design principles.
250 ALEXANDER STREET | EXTERIORAs one of the first new-build, mixed-use buildings in the City of Rochester DIZ (Downtown Innovation Zone), the design focuses on established design principles of urban planning and contextual design.
250 ALEXANDER STREET | EXTERIORGreat care was given to the manner in which the building interfaces with the community space around it. The raised areas provide both a connection to the sidewalk and security for the first floor.

EXTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY BY PARK AVE PHOTO