Housing

Johnson Lofts @ 555 Poplar St

555 Poplar St Macon, GA

A city street with several parked cars and brick buildings, including a corner building with black awnings and a Poplar sign. The sky is overcast and a few pedestrians are visible in the distance.
A well-lit hallway features light walls, dark wood floors, metal panels, wall art, and a closed white door at the end. Modern decor.
A hallway with white doors 204 and 203, exposed brick wall, round hanging lights, white walls, dark wood floor, more doors ahead.
A hallway with white walls and dark wood floors, doors 201 and 202, a fire extinguisher case, and an open doorway with sunlight.
Open loft apartment with exposed brick walls, dark wood floors, white kitchen cabinets, granite countertop, beams, and string lights.
Empty room with exposed red brick walls, moisture-darkened spots, white baseboards, dark wood floor, and metal conduit along walls.
Stacked washer and dryer beside an open door to an empty room with exposed brick, dark wood floors, and a white closet with rods.
White metal wire shelves on a corner wall, one side beige-painted, the other exposed red brick; shelves empty, angled brackets.
Modern loft with exposed brick, dark wood floors, open kitchen with white cabinets, stainless appliances, and industrial lighting.
Modern kitchen featuring exposed brick wall, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a kitchen island with sleek faucet sink.
Cozy studio apartment with bed, red and beige bedding, brick wall, large window, white kitchen cabinets, and dining bar with two chairs.
Cozy apartment with exposed brick, red and patterned pillows on the bed, large city-view window, modern kitchen with red accents.
Bathroom featuring a brick accent wall, stacked washer and dryer, wall-mounted toilet paper holder, and granite countertop with soap dispenser.
Modern studio apartment with exposed brick, red and white bedding, TV, desk, red rug, white kitchen cabinets, and large windows.
Urban loft with exposed brick, red and white bed, modern kitchen, bar stools, fridge, TV, black office chair, red rug on dark floors.
A city street with parked cars in front of a three-story building with large windows, black awnings, and a vertical 555 POPLAR sign.
A three-story building with a white stone facade, large windows, black awnings, and a vertical sign reading 355 POPLAR; red-brick neighbors.
A vertical sign on a building reads 555 POPLAR with a decorative starburst at the top. The light stone building has large windows; brick buildings are in the background.
Cozy living room with exposed brick, big windows, beige sectional, modern coffee table, wall TV, desk with chair, art and pillows.
Modern loft with exposed brick walls, big windows, granite kitchen island, beige sectional sofa, desk by window, and wall art.
Loft apartment with exposed brick, big windows, beige sectional sofa, patterned pillows, wall art, Buddha statue, and corner desk.
Cozy living room with brick walls, beige sectional, colorful pillows, wall art, large window, barstools, Buddha statue, eclectic decor.
Modern loft apartment with exposed brick walls, beige sofa with patterned pillows, small kitchen with barstools, cityscape photos above.
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Project Overview

This building was purchased out of foreclosure by NewTown Macon in 2014 and became one of the most impactful renovations in Downtown Macon’s revitalization effort. Because of a previous fire, the building’s façade was in desperate need of restoration.

New storefront openings were designed, including a private entrance to the upper floor lofts. Windows were restored by local artisans, marble on the street-facing pilasters were thoroughly cleaned, and a new cornice was designed to provide a substantial crown for a handsome edifice.

Twelve lofts were added on the second and third floors, in a mixture of Studio and one-bedroom arrangements. Many of the building’s original elements were highlighted, including large archways, restored brickwork, and impressive solid-wood columns. These features within the apartments and common spaces showcase the building’s history while providing residents with amenities for modern living.

Awards

Historic Macon Foundation – Preservation Award

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