May

Cotton Mill Lofts

Cotton Mill Lofts is a community-minded apartment complex consisting of 32 affordable housing units designed for general family living. The property is located at 101 S Houston Street, in the charming city of Hawkinsville, Georgia, overlooking the scenic Ocmulgee River.

Leasing Information

For leasing or other information, please call 478-783-4885 or visit their website.

The Cotton Mill Lofts project is a prime example of sustainable and adaptive reuse. The original building dates back to the late 1800s and was designed to be a cotton mill. Synergy's second project, Cotton Mill Lofts qualified for incentives under the Georgia Power Earthcents Home Energy Improvement Program and was certified under the EarthCraft Multifamily Renovation program.

The project received the 2013 EarthCraft Award of Environmental Excellence, recognizing its sustainable features and energy-efficient design. By reusing the existing building, the project reduced waste and preserved the history of the area.

Residents of Cotton Mill Lofts enjoy a unique living experience with spacious apartments that feature high ceilings and large windows. The property boasts amenities such as a fitness center, swimming pool, and outdoor grilling area.

The project achieved impressive energy savings compared to standard construction, thanks to features such as high-efficiency HVAC systems and appliances, as well as weatherization improvements.

The Cotton Mill Lofts project in Hawkinsville, funded partially by the HOPE VI Main Street program, aimed to expand affordable housing in rural communities' historic downtown areas. The project was part of a broader effort by the city to revitalize their downtown.

Cotton Mill Lofts is owned and operated by Landmark Property Management Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The general contractor for this project was Rehab Builders of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They specialize in adaptive reuse projects.

Synergy joined the affordable general family housing portion of the project during the EarthCraft-related phases of construction. When first entering the building, Synergy was apprehensive about the condition of the building and the ability of the owner and contractor to meet their goals. However, both fears proved to be unfounded, as they met or exceeded each of their goals. These included retaining as much of the building's original character as possible, repairing its sub-structures, and converting it into 32 apartments of various styles under one structure. Additionally, the project included 11 market-rate housing units and a Community Market.

Thanks to the Georgia Power Earthcents Home Energy Improvement Program, improvements and test results indicated that tenants of the Cotton Mill Lofts could save up to 45% on their energy bills compared to apartments constructed to current building and energy codes. The project achieved both energy efficiency and aesthetic beauty.

Synergy has a collection of before-and-after photos that tell the story of the Cotton Mill Lofts project's transformation more vividly. It's worth checking out the photo gallery below to see the wow.

Synergy's only involvement in the Cotton Mill Lofts project was to provide technical advisory, inspection, and testing services for EarthCraft.

Cotton Mill Lofts Photo Gallery

For a larger view and a description, please click on a photo.

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Cotton Mill Lofts received the 2013 EarthCraft Award of Environmental Excellence.
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This photo shows portions of the textile and cotton mill that was removed as part of the restoration.
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This photo shows portions of the textile and cotton mill that was removed as part of the restoration. The red and white tower to the right in the photo remained.
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This is the roof of one portion of the building. No, I did not feel good standing there taking that photo.
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This is the underside of that roof. In about 12 months, this large warehouse room would house 4 loft style apartments. Also, some of the larger holes became sky lights to offer natural lighting to the hallways.
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This is the underside of the lower floor ceiling.
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This is a closer view of that roof.
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This photo shows a plant growing through the wall approximately 10 feet above the ground.
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Insulation is not exciting to everyone, but it is a key component in comfort. The quality of the installation is one of the biggest factors in how well it performs.
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This is the view of Cotton Mill Lofts that faces the main highway.
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This view shows the tower from one of the before photos. As you can see, the finished work looks like a totally different place.
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This is the hallway outside the loft apartments (on the left) and two levels of single story apartments on the right. Note the skylights above.
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This particular apartment was, at one time, a boiler room. The duct work is exposed to maintain the character of the building.
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This is the living room of a 2-bedroom apartment.
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This is a view of a living room and into the bedroom of a 1-bedroom apartment.
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This is the view of the air conditioning ducts in another apartment preserving the character of Cotton Mill Lofts.
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This is a typical kitchen at Cotton Mill Lofts.
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This is the living room and bedroom of a 1-bedroom aparment as decorated for the open house.
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This is the living room of a 2-bedroom apartment as decorated for the open house.
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This is a typical bath at Cotton Mill Lofts.

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