Sanger Lofts at Sundance Square

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The Sanger Lofts at Sundance Square provide uniquely urban apartment spaces in the heart of downtown Fort Worth. Converting the 1928 Sanger Brothers' Department Store building into residential units created both challenges and opportunities. To create welcoming spaces, David M. Schwarz Architects kept the apartments as open as possible with most remaining a single major open space with light flooding in from eight foot windows. The bedrooms were raised several feet above the living levels and separated with a parapet wall to create a sense of privacy while maintaining the open space. The building's old maple floors were in good condition and required only light. To reinforce the loft image, industrial style light fixtures were used throughout and the main duct runs were left exposed. The renovation was completed in accordance with the Department of the Interior guidelines for historic preservation of landmark structures. Even though an entirely new top story was added to the existing building, it was set back from the existing parapet such that it is practically indiscernible from street level. The space between the parapet and the set-back walls created wonderful private outdoor terraces for the Penthouse Level apartments. The cooling tower on the roof was left exposed in deference to the building's historic role as the first air conditioned department store west of the Mississippi River.