Union Mill + Artifact Coffee Baltimore, MD

Union Mill, located in the Hampden historic district, is listed on the national register of historic places. The 86,000 sf mixed-use redevelopment includes: 54 residential units geared toward teachers and 25,000 sf of office space designed for nonprofit organizations. The building amenities include a lush, half-acre central courtyard. The interior concept was to play off the industrial architecture while pulling in the history of the building. The lobby features a commissioned wall installation that pays homage to the original mill’s production of sail cloth. Resident units have open floor plans with unique features like exposed beams and columns while original wainscoting and stone are preserved. The office area concept was to create smaller tenant spaces by providing shared spaces such as conference rooms, a communal kitchen, and break spaces. This was to foster collaboration between the various socially responsible, like-minded tenants.

Artifact Coffee is a 2,000 sf café located in the boiler house of the historic Union Mill building. The design emphasizes the historic structure of the space, including its stone walls and timber decking, beams, and trusses. The café’s owner found and refurbished a variety of historic artifacts including lights, cabinets and wainscoting. Extra care was taken to optimize the number of customers who can be served with the use of a large refurbished gathering table in the main area and fold-down bars in the lounge area. Outside the café is one of union mill’s unique features, a large urban courtyard with an outdoor seating area provided for artifact coffee customers.