AP Lofts

Historic spaces deserve preservation. That’s why Hawkeye Transfer Lofts took special care to transform the 100-year-old Hawkeye Transfer Building into an atmospheric space with exceptional views.

The building offers 70 market-rate apartments with modern conveniences yet maintains the charismatic personality and original detailing of this distinctive, century-old warehouse.

When the Hawkeye Transfer Building was completed in 1911 it was used as a transfer warehouse for perishable produce. It gained special historic significance as “the only tall commercial design” produced by the architectural firm of Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson known as Iowa’s preeminent early-twentieth-century architectural firm.

The rehabilitation was designed to highlight the building’s history as a utilitarian commercial space, while providing residents a contemporary living space. Massive windows flood the space with light and gracious amenities make urban living a convenient and comfortable choice.

Committed to socially responsible projects such as Hawkeye Transfer Lofts, Nelson Development maintains a vision for broader revitalization projects throughout Greater Des Moines.

Award-Winning

Nelson Development is pleased to have recently received an “excellence in historic preservation award” from the City of Des Moines. This award was given for the outstanding job in “adaptive reuse” for the former Hawkeye Transfer Building. We are very grateful to the City of Des Moines for their recognition and are delighted to be a part of the urban renaissance in downtown Des Moines.