TRUE BETHEL COMMONS
Niagara Falls, NY | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interiors & Planning, Historic Preservation | Completed 2023
Carmina Wood Design partnered with Belmont Housing on restoring True Bethel Commons, known historically as the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Complex. The restoration included the original school (ca.1900), a mid-century school addition (ca.1960), the convent (1907) and the rectory (1910). Creating new affordable housing, community spaces and tenant amenities this restoration and adaptive reuse project reintroduces the complex and marks a positive shift in the community.
Notable Features: 39 affordable apartment units | Community and tenant amenities | Gym converted into two-story apartment units with internal stairs, and a community room | Convent restored chapel provides a restful contemplative retreat for residents | Outdoor playground for family use
CLIENT
Belmont Housing
BUDGET
$15,000,000
MARKET
Mixed Use-Adaptive Reuse, Multifamily- Affordable