Former porn shop lauded for renovation

The former porn shop at the gateway to North Boulevard was one of four Golden Hammer award winners, recognized by Better Housing Coalition in the “Small Commercial” category. The 2013 Golden Hammer Award Winners: RESIDENTIAL Back-from-the-dead renovation at 1310 North 27th Street by project:Homes. SMALL COMMERCIAL Conversion of the former porn shop into the restaurant […]

October 18, 2013; 4:41 AM • by West of the Boulevard News

The former porn shop at the gateway to North Boulevard was one of four Golden Hammer award winners, recognized by Better Housing Coalition in the “Small Commercial” category.

The 2013 Golden Hammer Award Winners:

RESIDENTIAL
Back-from-the-dead renovation at 1310 North 27th Street by project:Homes.

SMALL COMMERCIAL
Conversion of the former porn shop into the restaurant En Su Boca at 1001 North Boulevard by Boulevard Gateway LLC/Lions Paw Development.

LARGE COMMERCIAL
Ground-up renovation at 2318-2320 West Main Street by Monument Construction and Johannas Design Group.

URBAN INFILL
Completely new Max’s restaurant building at 305 Brook Road by Ted Santarella and Harry Tinser.

In addition, the renovations at Meredith House at 133 West Jackson Street and the apartment complex at 3000 Monument Avenue were both given special recognition.

Check out the complete list of 2013 Golden Hammer nominees.