The Villa Agave is an adaptive re-use project in the heart of Downtown
Albuquerque. The project provides new market-rate housing needed
in the area, while simultaneously transforming a blighted building on
a very high profile site within walking distance of Central Avenue. The
building was originally built in the 1950’s as St. Mary’s convent and was
previously abandoned for nearly a decade. The former Catholic convent
featured basic sleeping rooms on double loaded corridors with a
communal eating and living spaces. These were re-designed into 15
apartment units with various studio, one bedroom and two bedroom
layouts; each complete with full kitchens, washer and dryer, full
bathrooms and storage. The units feature premium finishes that lend to
the feeling of ‘home’ in an urban
environment.
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