MDHA - I.W. GERNERT COTTAGES RENOVATION
• Nashville, Tennessee
• Residential Renovations
• 72 Units, 550 sf per unit

EOA collaborated with the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) to renovate the I.W. Gernert Cottages into “Urban Loft” senior residences through the use of an open concept plan. The renovation focused on increasing site accessibility while providing additional security and creating fully ADA compliant units. Interior finishes were updated with new flooring, solid wood cabinets, and tiled bathrooms; these finishes, combined with new lighting and plumbing fixtures, give the units a modern feel. Fresh and bright colors were used to enliven the exterior of the 1960’s structures, and the extended walkway colonnade ties into the local neighborhood vernacular of traditional dormer roofs.