Project Description: Conversion of Nob Hill duplex into a boutique for imported women's apparel and accessories.

Aqui Nob Hill is a new retail clothier in Albuquerque. Baker A+D successfully transformed a dilapidated duplex into an attractive facility which upon sight appears to be an entirely new building.

Aqui Nob Hill is located just off of Central Avenue, the original Route 66, and the design has focused on visibility and access from this important regional artery.

The design adds 440 square feet to the front of the structure extending it forward as far as possible to meet the adjacent commercial buildings. The design attempts to marry desirable qualities of residential architecture with the need for a commercial presence. The scale and colors provide a comfortable environment for shoppers. The palette is decidedly New Mexican, however the details and finishes are contextual with the contemporary architecture of Nob Hill.