A once-vacant and demolition-threatened 118 year old brick storefront building in East Side Saint Paul has been converted into six condominium loft-style units, compatibly fitting 19th century Italianate commercial architecture with contemporary-designed residential interiors. An adjacent lot with a semi-recessed 7 unit garage topped with two new cottages is also part of the development. Design for Preservation and Karen Gjerstad AIA created interior unit plans that took advantage of interior brick walls, using original wood plank floors and keeping the high ceilings. Generous storefront windows restored to original configurations became distinctive features for front-facing units. The new cottage units feature expansive walls and vaulted ceilings within an exterior architectural expression that acknowledges nearby traditional houses.