Originally built in 1917 as a sturdy brick-and-timber warehouse, the structure at 4300 Horton Street spent much of its early life quietly serving Emeryville's industrial sector. By the early 1990s the surrounding area had begun cultivating a vibrant underground arts scene. In 1992 a portion of the property was sold by the neighboring 45th Street Artists' Cooperative to local developer and architect Joseph Costarella. They envisioned a space that would preserve the building's rugged, century-old soul while catering to the city's emerging creative class. Completed in 1993, the warehouse was masterfully transformed into the Horton Street Lofts. Today this intimate 15-unit live/work community remains one of Emeryville's most sought-after loft conversions, blending its gritty industrial roots, evident in its soaring timber ceilings and exposed brick, with modern, architecturally striking design.
The building was specifically designed as live/work space, drawing designers and creatives who often customized their own units, adding custom mezzanine levels and unique architectural touches beneath the building's gabled skylights.
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