Steel House Lofts Modern Living, Historic Spaces, Coming Soon to San Antonio, Texas.

July 29, 2008 - PRLog -- Welcome to San Antonio’s new premiere downtown loft address, in the historic Peden Iron & Steel Building. Transforming a landmark building by renowned architect Atlee B. Ayres, Steel House Lofts celebrates the industrial character of the original warehouse. An inspired conversion to loft spaces by Alamo Architects brings a contemporary attitude to this new and vibrant urban enclave. The loft spaces celebrate the best in loft style; with open plan living spaces, clerestory windows, and exposed concrete beams and columns. In subtle contrast, a restrained palette of interior colors and finishes brings a cool, modern feel to the spaces. Lofts are well appointed with European-designed kitchens and baths, and are tech-ready and entertainment friendly. Well-planned and generous amenities include gated parking, outdoor lounge areas, private fitness center, and onsite gourmet grocery and take-out. Bonus rooms and private storage are also available.
The History of Steel House Lofts
In the spring of 1912, a fire broke out in the Peden Iron and Steel Company’s warehouses located on South Flores Street. Founded by E.A. Peden and R.P. Smith in 1894, the company wholesaled iron and steel products to the construction, railway and oil industries. Since 1909, the Houston-based firm had operated a successful branch in San Antonio—a booming city in the Southwest.
Soon after the fire, the owners purchased a parcel of land that stretched 150 feet just across the street from the damaged plant. Then Peden, a well-known civic leader in Houston, hired one of the most famous architects in Texas to build the new branch offices and warehouses. Atlee B. Ayres (1874–1969), the future “state architect of Texas” would go on to design numerous public buildings, but at the time he was primarily known for his Spanish Colonial Revival residences. Many of these homes continue to grace San Antonio’s historic neighborhoods today.  
When the building was completed in 1913, Ayres boasted that the company’s new home was “one of the most modern of its kind in the country.” Peden’s bold choice had paid off. The branch operated at 1401 South Flores Street until the early 1930s. In all likelihood, the Depression-era economy had taken its toll on the industries served by Peden Iron and Steel.For the remainder of the 20th century, the building proved itself an accommodating host to a wide variety of tenants—a hardware company, a General Motors parts division, a paper company, a wholesale furniture business and a Realty company.
In 2006, the Peden Iron and Steel Company Building was purchased by Dennis and Jill McDaniel, who are bringing a new level of modern living to San Antonio’s historic downtown. Today, Ayres’ boast is once again current. People can enjoy modern, elegant living close to Downtown San Antonio, Texas.
Ready for the city life? Reservations are now being accepted for 64 loft condominiums.
Projected move-in: late 2009

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