Guardian House, located in Baltimore’s central business district, consolidated unused commercial and office space into 66 new apartment units aimed to house first responders. The historic preservation development, featuring attractive indoor and outdoor spaces, was designed and built using the public private partnership (P3) model.

Historic Preservation and Cultural Details

The scope of this project included restoring original design elements, including wood storefronts, cornices, stucco, and masonry. Key preservation efforts included replacing existing windows with new aluminum-clad wood versions that mimic the originals, cleaning and treating copper features, and custom fabricating replacements for any irreparable historical details. The project also included significant brick and stucco façade repairs using traditional materials to maintain architectural integrity. Kleinfelder provided construction-phase services, including review of shop drawings, responding to requests for information, review of change orders, and project closeout documentation.

Sustainable Elements

During the course of construction, sustainability practices such as recycling and preservation of as much of the building as possible contributed to a lessened carbon footprint.

Kleinfelder’s team of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers and designers completed mechanical and electrical fitout work for the lobby and common areas.

Project Results

Guardian House was honored by the Baltimore Chapter of the Urban Land Institute (ULI Baltimore) in 2024 with a WaveMaker award, showcasing the project’s sense of place and quality, sustainability, visionary/emulation qualities, and need in the community.

Project Details

Location:
Baltimore, MD
Owner:
Landmark Partners