Bart Mitchell addresses the attendants who were treated to tours of the property.
Finegold Alexander Architects
Williamstown, MA – Mitchell Properties announced the grand opening of Cable Mills, the new 61-unit residential loft development located along the Green River on Water Street in Williamstown.
After more than a year of construction, the historic buildings have undergone a dramatic transformation from their past as a factory making wire and cable dating back to the post-Civil War era.
The adaptive reuse design drew on the expertise of Finegold Alexander Architects.
“Designing these units in this historic mill setting allowed us to take advantage of the tall ceilings, expansive windows, exposed brick and beams, open floor plans, and stunning views,” said Jim Alexander, principal at Finegold Alexander Architects. “The result is absolutely breathtaking.”
Working with the existing envelope, the design team created a multitude of layouts from townhomes to single-level flats, many with views of the landscaping, river, and mountains beyond.
“This was a true team effort with commitment on all sides from the town, to the financing team, to the tradesman onsite,” said Dave Traggorth, principal of the Traggorth Companies and project manager for the development.
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“We never had any doubt that if we could build exceptional homes on this site that combined history, modern style, and low maintenance living, that people, locally and from elsewhere, would come from far and wide to live here” said Bart Mitchell, the managing member of the development group.
With the building over 70% leased, new residents have been drawn from the Berkshires to the West Coast and everywhere in between to live at Cable Mills.
Finegold Alexander Architects is known for similar pioneering projects such as the Prince Building in Boston, the National Landmark Market Mills residences in Lowell, and Cheney Silk Mills condominiums in Manchester, Conn. among many others.
