WINDSOR VILLAGE APARTMENTS
Location: Windsor, VT
Architect: Banwell Architects
Contract Amount: $4,626,179

In 1809 the Windsor Vermont State Prison opened.  At the time, it was considered the most modern penal institute in America.  It remained open for 166 years, closing in August 1975.

The facility was eventually renovated into what is still today, an apartment community for retirees and low income families.  Renovations included preserving the Federalist architecture of the original design and transformation of the prison yard into a landscaped courtyard garden.

In 2010 Ingram Construction was contracted by Housing Vermont to rehabilitate 77 residential units in three buildings with attention to historic preservation.  The work includes site drainage improvements, masonry restoration, high performance upgrades to the building envelopes which include installation of modern energy efficient windows that conform to historic preservation standards. All 77 units and common areas are receiving all new finishes, kitchens, and appliances. 

Other energy conservation measures include installation of an automated biomass wood heating system, solar hot water collectors, and storage tanks for building heat and domestic hot water.

The entire facility is also receiving security and life safety upgrades to the sprinkler and alarm systems.

Notable Individuals and Firms:

Ted Samuel - Housing Vermont
Ingrid Nichols - Banwell Architects
Eric Frowein - Project Superintendent
Lawrence & Lober Electric; Life Safety Fire Protection; Black River Mechanical; Blanchard & Sons Drywall; Builders Installed Products; McEntee Masonry; M&M Carpet; Stebbins Painting