Lantow Lofts

Lantow Lofts Construction Photos

Between the careful preservation of the architectural details and the innovative features (such as geothermal heating and cooling), the Lantow Lofts construction site provides some interesting photo views.
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  • Lofts feature exposed brick, 12-foot ceilings, and 8-foot windows
  • Arched windows grace Katie's Cup coffeebar on the first floor.
  • Glass block allows "borrowed light" into interior rooms.
  • Facing west, Lantow's classic brick exterior.
  • Architectural details have been painstakingly preserved.
  • Ten solar panels installed on the roof preheat water for condo owners, saving energy and utility costs.
  • Condo buyers choose from a wide range of quality materials.
  • In-unit videophones and indoor parking provide security for condo owners.
  • The monitor for the solar water heating system shows the temperature at solar panel collection on the roof, in basement storage tanks, and the peak high and low temperatures for a 24-hour period.
  • Tankless water heaters in condos provide the final temperature boost for hot water.
  • Geothermal wells drilled under the garage/garden deck will heat and cool Katie's Cup coffeebar on the first floor.
  • Custom window casements complement brick walls around the 8-foot-tall windows.
  • Low-e windows are just one part of the energy-efficient design.
  • Interior and exterior walls have been super-insulated to assure energy efficiency and minimize sound transfer, both vertically and horizontally.
  • Each unit has unique architectural features, including glass block and custom spaces.
  • The view from Lantow Lofts includes Rockford artist Gene Horvath's eagle sculpture showcased on AMCORE Bank's corporate headquarters just across the street.
  • Looking northwest at historic Seventh Street, with Faust Landmark in the distance. City views are breathtaking every season!
  • Choose custom wall colors, cabinet styles, and finishes to fit your lifestyle.
  • Wall colors, cabinet style, and finishes are all your choice.
  • An attached garage accommodates one parking space for each condo, with additional spaces available at $2,500 each. Residents will share a spacious garden deck atop the enclosed garage.
  • The Lantow building before its complete transformation and removal of unisghtly power lines.
  • Before renovations, Lantow Pharmacy's sign is still visible on the shabby, but structurally sound building at 502 Seventh Street.
  • Katie's Cup coffeebar and bookstore is located on the first floor, along with meeting space featuring advanced technology that will support university-level presentations.
  • Katie's Cup restored storefront before the awning is installed.
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