St. Louis, MO

Hidden Village | Capital renewal

number of unit: 141

phase: renovation started in 2025

Hidden Village

This project focuses on the capital renewal of an existing multi-building condominium community, with the goal of improving long-term building performance, durability, and resilience while maintaining the character of the existing development.

We conducted a study to examine strategies for upgrading the exterior building envelope, including material selection and wall assembly performance in a cold climate context. Key considerations included energy efficiency, moisture management, fire resistance, cost effectiveness, and long-term durability. Several enclosure approaches were evaluated to reduce risk of deterioration and improve overall building health.

The findings support a comprehensive envelope upgrade strategy that strengthens the buildings’ long-term performance while preserving the existing architectural identity of the community.

Gallery

View of the back of a house partially obscured by evergreen trees, with a snow-covered ground, power boxes, and a staircase leading to a deck.
View of the back of a house with beige siding, a stone chimney, a window reflecting the outdoors, a white railing, and snow-covered ground surrounded by evergreen trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Infrared thermal image of a house showing elevated temperatures on the walls, roof, and chimney, with cooler ground and sky.
Page from a report on wall construction materials and hygrothermal analysis, featuring diagrams and graphs related to temperature, humidity, and water content in proposed wall assembly layers.