Whaler’s Place Apartments

New Bedford, MA

This 120,000 square foot portion of the historic Whitman Mill was converted into a 75 unit residential community for active seniors. The design also included the restoration of the masonry façade and heavy timber framing and floor boards in accordance with the National Park Service Historic Preservation Guidelines.

  • SERVICE

    Architecture
  • TYPE

    Historic Preservation | Restoration + Adaptive Reuse

    Senior Living
  • CLIENT
    WinnDevelopment
  • SIZE
    120,000 sf
  • STATUS
    Completed in 2007
  • AWARDS

    National Communities of Quality® Awards
    National Affordable Housing Management Association

    Paul E. Tsongas Award
    Preservation Massachusetts

    Sara R. Delano Preservation Award
    New Bedford Waterfront Historic Area League

    J. Timothy Anderson Award | Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation
    National Housing and Rehabilitation Association