These apartments are prized for their craftsmanship and character — things that modern construction often struggles to match.

It is even more environmentally friendly than the McGoldrick Center, using 30 to 50 percent less energy than a typical modern building. None of this happened by chance.

The use of inventive additions, at once both modern and respectful, can help preserve the buildings while at the same time preparing them to more than meet the 21 st Century’s evolving demands.