The Daily Record sked architecture firms working in Northeast Florida to share the designs of some of their projects in progress. Here is a look at what is in store.
Part 1: Manatee Gateway Entrance; Bishop Kenny Athletic Training Center; San Marco Adaptive Reuse; Johnson Commons; Gavin Point; Made at the Armory:
Architect: Dasher Hurst Architects
1022 Park St.
Dasherhurst.com | 904-887-8316
The project: The project features an organic open-air canopy covering 25,000 square feet and extending 50 feet high. It provides rain- and sun-protected exterior areas at the zoo for the daily guests as well as during special events.
Where: 370 Zoo Parkway in North Jacksonville
Estimated completion: Not available
Architect: kasper architects + associates
10175 Fortune Parkway, No. 701
kasperarch.com | 904-683-9201
The project: The new two-story, 17,600-square-foot Athletic Training Center will provide training spaces for student athletes with views of the St. Johns River, including new wrestling facilities, locker rooms, athletic trainer space and spirit shop.
Where: 10155 Kingman Ave., Jacksonville
Expected completion: Q1 2025
Architect: Group 4 Design Inc
1939 Hendricks Ave.
g4designinc.com | 904-353-5900
The project: The adaptive reuse project will transform four single-story masonry buildings at into a mixed-use campus for retail and restaurant tenants. With 70 years of history, these buildings will be renovated to ensure they remain a community destination. It includes the former Reddi-Arts property.
Where: 1037 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville
Expected completion: 2026
Architect: Marquis Latimer + Halback Inc.
34 Cordova St., St. Augustine
halback.com | 904-825-6747
The project: Transit-oriented town home community in historic Downtown LaVilla. Inspired by the neighborhood’s history and historical architecture, the three-story, shotgun town homes will feature gabled roofs and stucco exteriors.
Where: 1087 Farwell St., Jacksonville
Expected completion: Summer 2025
Project submitted by Corner Lot
Group 4 Design Inc
1939 Hendricks Ave.
g4designinc.com | 904-353-5900
The project: Construction recently began on Gavin Point Apartments, a 105-unit, rent-assisted, attainable housing community featuring amenities including fitness, resident clubroom, exterior picnic area and dog park.
Where: 4025 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville
Expected completion: July 2025
Architect: BDG Architects
100 N. Laura St., Suite 801
bdgllp.com | 904-640-1309
The project: REVA Development Corp. intends to transform the 70,000-square-foot historic National Guard Armory built in 1915 into a cultural arts center with amenities such as a food hall, microbrewery, coworking spaces, art studios and two performance stages.
Where: Market and State streets near Downtown Jacksonville
Expected completion: Q4 2026
Coming July 15, more projects including Artea and the Durbin Park YMCA