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]]>Even paint colors have been chosen that promote a peaceful environment, such as the shade of gray used in bedrooms. Other principles applied in the design aren’t as obvious, but just as impactful, according to Rosenberg. A Feng Shui expert assisted with the flow of space throughout the building by applying the ancient Chinese principles to achieve harmony and balance.
In recent years, there’s been a lot in the news regarding the value of bringing nature into our lives. That innate attraction to nature is good for body and soul according to neuroscientists, improving health and productivity. Outside, it’s frequently called nature bathing. When we bring nature inside, it’s called Biophilic Design. One of the leading proponents of this interior design approach is Bill Browning, co-author of Nature Inside: A Biophilia Design Guide and the person R2 Partners worked with to visually create the same calm and relaxing atmosphere you get from a walk in the woods. How did he do this? By choosing materials and surfaces that evoke those feelings.
One of the primary choices was the use of wood throughout the building and a biophilic line of carpeting by Mohawk that recreates the colors and patterns of nature. Perhaps the most obvious nod to nature, however, is an installation being created by local artist, Betty Hatchett. The entryway of Four23/Hoge will feature a dramatic welcome to the building: Three large, colorful, nature-themed murals by Hatchett.
“We’ve thought a lot about residents’ well-being and how to promote that for the people who will live here,” Rosenberg says. They will be within walking distance of restaurants and shops and minutes from downtown down via Columbia Parkway. “We are pushing to elevate the overall experience of apartment living,” Rosenberg says. “I’m not sure there’s been anything quite like this project locally.”
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]]>Yet, the last thing Empty Nesters want to do is sell a house and move into an apartment with 300 other people or find themselves living next door to someone who regularly hosts noisy parties. “They definitely want to be with an older, more sophisticated crowd,” Rosenberg says, “and are willing to pay a higher rent to get that.” That translates to Four23/Hoge units that will range in size from a 593-square-foot, one-bed with den for $1,525 to a 1,392 square-foot, two-bedroom with den and balcony for $3,150.
Potential residents of Four23/Hoge also want all the amenities that will make life as easy and enjoyable as possible. A host of details and experts have gone into its planning and design to deliver on those expectations.
Starting at the bottom of the building, each unit will have at least one parking place in the underground garage. A garage elevator goes to each residential floor with no need to stop off in the lobby to switch to another bank of elevators. The garage also houses the mailroom near the elevator as well as storage lockers. If a resident isn’t home to accept deliveries, packages will be safely locked in Amazon Hub-type lockers in the same area. There even will be cold storage lockers for groceries needing refrigeration until they can be picked up.
Residents won’t have to leave the building to get in a daily workout, either. The gym is an elevator ride to the first floor, and the courtyard will have an endless pool. This style of pool produces a current in which a person swims in place against the current, upping the aerobic effect of time in the water.
Of course, upstairs is where you’ll find the features that make Four23 unique.. “If you think about most apartments, they’re nice, they’re clean, but they’re corporate, Rosenberg explains. “They feel a certain way. The idea with Four23 is to create the feel of a real home.” From the smallest unit to the largest, several core design factors were used to make that impression a reality.
A basic difference has to do with each unit’s dimensions. Spaces are typically 24 feet wide, but Four23/Hoge apartments have added six feet to that, coming in at 30 feet wide. The customary 9-foot ceilings have been raised to 10 feet allowing for more natural light coming through the larger-than-normal windows.
The designated den in each unit is a flexible space, an office for people who still might be working from home, small bedroom for an overnight guest or as the intended den or library. Upgrade is definitely a word that can be applied throughout the units, but nowhere is it more visible than in the kitchens. All units will have high-quality Bosch appliances and filtered water coming into to the kitchen, including the refrigerator. Another customized luxury that some larger apartments will have are heated floors in the bathroom.
Our next post will cover the thoughtfullness that went into promoting the residents' well-being, so be sure to read on!
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]]>Sound also is used to promote a soothing atmosphere. The central courtyard will feature a fountain with water cascading down rocks. “It will create a very calming white noise that will permeate the space,” Rosenberg says.
Even paint colors have been chosen that promote a peaceful environment, such as the shade of gray used in bedrooms. Other principles applied in the design aren’t as obvious, but just as impactful, according to Rosenberg. A Feng Shui expert assisted with the flow of space throughout the building by applying the ancient Chinese principles to achieve harmony and balance.
In recent years, there’s been a lot in the news regarding the value of bringing nature into our lives. That innate attraction to nature is good for body and soul according to neuroscientists, improving health and productivity. Outside, it’s frequently called nature bathing. When we bring nature inside, it’s called Biophilic Design. One of the leading proponents of this interior design approach is Bill Browning, co-author of Nature Inside: A Biophilia Design Guide and the person R2 Partners worked with to visually create the same calm and relaxing atmosphere you get from a walk in the woods. How did he do this? By choosing materials and surfaces that evoke those feelings.
One of the primary choices was the use of wood throughout the building and a biophilic line of carpeting by Mohawk that recreates the colors and patterns of nature. Perhaps the most obvious nod to nature, however, is an installation being created by local artist, Betty Hatchett. The entryway of 423 Hoge will feature a dramatic welcome to the building: Three large, colorful, nature-themed murals by Hatchett.
“We’ve thought a lot about residents’ well-being and how to promote that for the people who will live here,” Rosenberg says. They will be within walking distance of restaurants and shops and minutes from downtown down via Columbia Parkway. “We are pushing to elevate the overall experience of apartment living,” Rosenberg says. “I’m not sure there’s been anything quite like this project locally.”
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