J. R. WATKINS BUILDING - 90 ANNABELLA STREET Winnipeg, MB
Aerial view of the former J. R. Watkins Company Building (March 2024) by George Penner
Year: 2023
Client: Private owner
The 90 Annabella artist's studio community is thriving in this North Point Douglas building. The eight-storey historic J. R. Watkins Building, a warehouse built in 1914, is noted for its exterior design features and large number of windows. The building became a municipally-designated historic building in 2017. (See also the Winnipeg heritage report.) BridgmanCollaborative refurbished the existing windows, restored stone and metal cornices, and maintained the open interior expression of the historic structure.
Award:
Heritage Winnipeg Preservation Award for Excellence - Commercial Conservation Award, 2024
Media coverage:
Client: Private owner
The 90 Annabella artist's studio community is thriving in this North Point Douglas building. The eight-storey historic J. R. Watkins Building, a warehouse built in 1914, is noted for its exterior design features and large number of windows. The building became a municipally-designated historic building in 2017. (See also the Winnipeg heritage report.) BridgmanCollaborative refurbished the existing windows, restored stone and metal cornices, and maintained the open interior expression of the historic structure.
Award:
Heritage Winnipeg Preservation Award for Excellence - Commercial Conservation Award, 2024
Media coverage: