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Interior Design Image of Riverwoods of Rivers Edge Apartments in Salisbury Maryland by Jeffrey Sauers of Commercial Photographics, Architectural Photo Artistry in Washington DC, Virginia to Florida and PA to New England

Rivers Edge Apartments And Studio For The Arts

Salisbury, Maryland

client

Osprey Property Group

size

120,000 sf

certification

Energy Star, Green Communities

type

New Construction

stats

90 Units

partner

United Needs + Abilities

Located on the banks of the Wicomico River, Rivers Edge Apartments and Studio for the Arts provides affordable housing in an idyllic setting, designed with special attention to the needs of those in the disabled community. Aligned with the Eastern Shore’s artistic community, Rivers Edge provides its residents with numerous amenities to inspire creativity. The community’s three buildings create a “village commons” that fronts the river and connects to the River Walk that leads to downtown Salisbury.

The community features a 2,300 square-foot art studio and gallery space outfitted with a mobile stage, ample storage for art supplies, lockers for personal use, an artwork display area, and abundant work space. The building infuses art into every feature such as its aptly named unit plans: Vincent van Gogh, Andy Warhol, Claude Monet, and Leonardo da Vinci.

Architectural Image of Riverwoods of Rivers Edge Apartments in Salisbury Maryland by Jeffrey Sauers of Commercial Photographics, Architectural Photo Artistry in Washington DC, Virginia to Florida and PA to New England

The community room provides residents with views out to the river and downtown Salisbury through an 18-foot wide glass retractable wall. Residents can host art exhibits and parties in this space while experiencing life along the river. In keeping with the communal spirit, residents are encouraged to lead classes and workshops to share their expertise with the community at large.

We had never considered the concept of bringing together persons with disabilities and artists. What a fantastic idea! Artists residing at Rivers Edge have an excellent opportunity to give back to the community by sharing their gifts with persons with disabilities.

CEO, United Needs + Abilities

Architectural Image of Riverwoods of Rivers Edge Apartments in Salisbury Maryland by Jeffrey Sauers of Commercial Photographics, Architectural Photo Artistry in Washington DC, Virginia to Florida and PA to New England

Closing Thoughts

This development is an innovative model that fuses together the need for affordable living and the necessity for engaging with local talent and  persons with disabilities. 

Interior Design Image of Riverwoods of Rivers Edge Apartments in Salisbury Maryland by Jeffrey Sauers of Commercial Photographics, Architectural Photo Artistry in Washington DC, Virginia to Florida and PA to New England

Awards

Innovation Award, HOC Housing Path Program

Montgomery County HOC

Second Place Architectural Design Award, New Construction

AHC of Montgomery County

Chesapeake Shores Excellence in Construction

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)