Seraph

An adaptive reuse project paving the way for more to come in Salt Lake City, Seraph is a 24-story, 217-unit residential community offering an array of apartment types and sizes paired with an expansive suite of residential amenities, supported by sustainable, innovative design.

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Salt Lake City is turning toward adaptive reuse conversions to address both sustainable and housing concerns. Office-to-residential conversions provide the opportunity to repurpose an existing underperforming structure to build more resilient communities. The roughly 406,000-SF building offers 260,000 GSF of occupiable space.

Seraph’s transformation from an office building to a residential community underwent several renditions before coming to what stands today. The different design scenarios were based on maximizing value for the building owner and expanding outward views.

By reusing the existing structure and a majority of the existing envelope, a significant amount of waste was diverted from a landfill.

The location and context of the building were vital considerations in the design process. Maximizing views was achieved through a strategic, surgical transformation of the building skin. The final design grants every unit views of the stunning surrounding Wasatch mountains to the north and south.

As a former office building, spaces that were previously underutilized or off-limits to tenants, such as the podium parking deck and rooftop, will become vibrant, active spaces fit for luxury residential living. The top floor of the large parking deck will be reimagined into a full amenity level featuring a clubroom, kitchen, co-working space, game room, fitness center, yoga/meditation room, pet spa and lounge, pet run, garden, pool, and hot tub.

The existing non-occupied mechanical penthouse will be transformed into a fully accessible outdoor roof terrace with 360-degree views of Salt Lake City and the mountains. The rooftop amenities include grilling stations, fire pits, and dining space.

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Client

Hines

Partners

Interior Design: HBA
Landscape Architecture: Design Workshop
Structural Engineering: Thornton Tomasetti
MEP Engineering: ME Engineers
Envelope Consulting: RJC Engineers