Edna Craven Estates Housing Interiors

CDS Housing is building an affordable multi-family development in north Rochester. The existing site consists primarily of vacant lots and empty homes, at the intersection of Joseph and Clifford Avenues, in an area in need of development and quality affordable housing.

The development consists of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units, a community room, fitness room, and service spaces and townhome buildings. Units will be set aside for survivors of domestic violence and individuals with mental health needs. Parking, green space, and a playground will be located between the buildings for residents.

The city’s affordable housing design criteria requires creative and context-sensitive architecture that prioritizes the pedestrian experience. Passero designed the ground level façade to be red brick matching the neighboring buildings and utilized fully glazed spaces and entrance to provide a visual connection with the street. At the upper levels, changes in planes and color of materials at different individual unit locations visually break up the buildings massing. The entrance and large upper-level recess at the corner of the larger building emphasizes the importance of the intersection in the neighborhood and the development as an anchor.

• Building SF: 210,000 SF
• Number of Units: 164
• Number of Buildings: 7 Buildings, 3, 4 & 5 Stories
• Construction Type: New Construction

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.

Construction Specifications Institute Rochester Outstanding Project with Benefit to the Community