Bridge Square Historic Lofts and Offices Interiors

This 111-year-old, trapezoidal, five-story, 67,000 sf brick building, formerly a factory, municipal building, and school, was an empty eyesore in downtown Rochester. It has been transformed into a mixed-use, sustainable, urban structure with modern office space, retail, and loft-style residential living. Artfully renovated and designed by the architects and engineers at Passero Associates, it now serves as an anchor for this vibrant downtown neighborhood.

Passero Associates is the major office tenant in the building, occupying the 2nd floor and part of the first floor. Over 5,000 square feet of commercial retail space is available on the first floor. The third and fourth floors feature 24 loft-style apartments, with underground parking and a fitness center available for tenant use. 76% of the existing building materials were either recycled, donated, sold, or reused. The existing windows were replaced with energy-efficient windows with historic aesthetics. The interiors have been designed to take full advantage of natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting. Glass walls throughout the office space allow for an open, modern work environment, which combined with historic and preserved elements, creates a dynamic contrast between the old and the new.

Passero provided interior design services for this project, including professional assessment, planning, and completion of a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing interior space. Passero developed and implemented a comprehensive design that incorporated the desired style and purpose of the space, while integrating ergonomics, sustainability, and accessibility.

• AIA Rochester Design Awards Mayor’s Award
• America’s Best Buildings of the Year Grand Prize
• NAIOP Upstate NY Chapter Award of Excellence
• ACEC NY Platinum Award
• Landmark Society Award of Merit
• LEED Certified Project, US Green Building Council