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King Street E | 10 Unit Conversion

Hamilton

King Street E | 10 Unit Conversion

Original Condition: Vacant, Gutted 3-Storey Mixed-Use Building
Final Layout: 2 Commercial Units + 8 Residential Units (Including Loft-Style Mezzanines)

Project Overview:
This once-vacant, fully gutted 3-storey building in downtown Hamilton is now undergoing a complete transformation—soon to become a vibrant mixed-use destination with 10 total units:

  • 2 Commercial units on the ground floor for retail, office, or boutique uses

  • 4 Residential units on the second floor

  • 4 Loft-style residential units on the third floor, each featuring a private mezzanine level with “open-to-below” designs—bringing in light, volume, and architectural flair

This redevelopment is not just about density—it's about quality urban living, adaptive reuse, and blending heritage bones with modern finishes.

Scope & Strategy:

  • Created two ground-level commercial units with dedicated entrances, ideal for downtown retail or service tenants

  • Designed 8 total residential units across floors 2 and 3, all code-compliant with upgraded kitchens, bathrooms, HVAC, and egress

  • Integrated mezzanine lofts in each top-floor unit, showcasing dramatic ceiling heights and spatial flow

  • Full envelope, interior, and structural rebuild including fire separations, soundproofing, sprinklers, and heritage-inspired exterior finishes

  • Engineered layout to maximize usable space without changing footprint

Challenges Solved:

  • Converted a derelict structure into a desirable, revenue-generating asset

  • Coordinated all residential and commercial servicing in a compact urban footprint

  • Balanced zoning, form, and functionality within a heritage-core setting

  • Implemented design-forward residential features (mezzanines, open-to-below layouts) within a code-compliant multi-unit framework

Investor & Community Benefits:

  • Added 10 revenue-generating units to a formerly unused property

  • Brings vibrancy and foot traffic back to a prime corner of downtown Hamilton

  • Unique mezzanine loft units cater to professionals and creatives seeking architectural character and modern amenities

  • Ground-floor commercial space adds long-term mixed-use value and community benefit

Current Status:
Building Permit under city review. Construction to start in May 2025. 

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